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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony TF1 and Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was launched 16 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TF1 grades vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX66

 TF1 TX66 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TF1

 TX66 TF1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX66

 TF1 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony TF1 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TF1 and the TX66.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TF1 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TF1 and TX66.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TF1
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TF1
Street photography with Sony TX66
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TF1
Vlogging with Sony TX66
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $266 $350