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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was introduced at a similar time to the TX66 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX200V matches up versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX66

 TX200V TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX200V

 TX66 TX200V 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony TX66

 TX200V TX66 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.3"3.3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1230k1230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TX200V compared to the TX66.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and TX66.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX200V
Street photography with Sony TX66
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX200V
Sports photography with Sony TX66
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
provides touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
47
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-30 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $350