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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony TX66

 RX1R TX66 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX1R

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

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony TX66

 RX1R TX66 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
66
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
36
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 482g (1.06 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (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 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,798 $350