Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
(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
- Released February 2012
Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sony TX30 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX30 was released 18 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX30 scores against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX66
TX30 | TX66 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX30
TX66 | TX30 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony TX66
TX30 | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3.3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Sony TX30 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TX30 against the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX30 and TX66.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TX30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-07-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 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 file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $350 |