Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 V (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 V was announced 4 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 V scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 V versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX100 V versus the TX66.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and TX66.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V provides an edge in sensor tech.