Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was unveiled 17 months after the TX66 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the RX1R grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 in the all new 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. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R vs the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and TX66 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and TX66.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher RX1R should have an advantage in sensor tech.