Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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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Following is a complete comparison of the Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX100V matches up vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TX66
| TX100V | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX100V
| TX66 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony TX66
| TX100V | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TX100V vs the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and TX66.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX100V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Sony TX100V Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
has focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | ||
| Storage media | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $380 | $350 |
