Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66
88 Imaging
54 Features
75 Overall
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42 Features
51 Overall
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Superseded the Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX66, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched but the RX100 VI (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 VI was manufactured 6 years after the TX66 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 VI grades against the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony TX66
RX100 VI | TX66 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | February 2012 | Newer by 77 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX100 VI
TX66 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX66
RX100 VI | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI vs the TX66.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and TX66.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-06-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 24.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,198 | $350 |