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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
Sony TX66
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was announced 3 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX1R II scores against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony TX66

 RX1R II TX66 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2012More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX1R II

 TX66 RX1R II 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1229kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX66

 RX1R II TX66 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the RX1R II and the TX66.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and TX66 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and TX66.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer RX1R II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1R II
Street photography with Sony TX66
73
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (507g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
Sports photography with Sony TX66
63
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
59
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
heavier than competition (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (507 grams)
36
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-10-13 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 14cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $3,300 $350