Sony T900 vs Sony TX66
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Sony T900 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Sony T900
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2012
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On this page, we are matching up the Sony T900 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe T900 was revealed 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T900 grades against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX66
| T900 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony T900
| TX66 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX66
| T900 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony T900 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Sony T900 and Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T900 against the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and TX66.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older T900 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street photography with Sony TX66
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony TX66
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
great battery pack (250 shots)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
great battery pack (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Sony T900 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $300 | $350 |
