Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.