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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony TX66

 TX30 TX66 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX30

 TX66 TX30 
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony TX66

 TX30 TX66 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX30 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
38
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony TX66
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Sony TX30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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