Sony TX1 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are comparing the Sony TX1 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX66 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TX1 was announced 3 years before the TX66 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX1 scores vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions 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 TX1 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX1 compared to the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and TX66.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX66 will resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.