Sony S980 vs Sony TX66
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- 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 S980 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony S980 and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S980 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S980 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S980 grades vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony S980 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S980 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony TX66
S980 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony S980
TX66 | S980 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony TX66
S980 | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony S980 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S980 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Sony S980 and Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S980 versus the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Sony S980 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S980 and TX66.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S980 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony S980 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $350 |