Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony TX10 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was introduced 6 months before the TX66 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX10 scores against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX10 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony TX10 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TX10 vs the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and TX66.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.