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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX20 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX20 was introduced around the same time to the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX20 grades vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony TX66

 TX20 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX20

 TX66 TX20 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony TX66

 TX20 TX66 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX20 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 change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX20 and the TX66.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
has touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX20
Vlogging with Sony TX66
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Sony TX20 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
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 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 250 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
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
Pricing at release $330 $350