Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX66

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.