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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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 TX10 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX66

 TX10 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX10

 TX66 TX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX66

 TX10 TX66 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
has touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX10
Vlogging with Sony TX66
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 cost $309 $350