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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX5 was brought out 24 months before the TX66 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TX5 scores vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX66

 TX5 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony TX5

 TX66 TX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony TX66

 TX5 TX66 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TX5 versus the TX66.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and TX66.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (148g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX5
Sports photography with Sony TX66
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
62
environment sealing
supports touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (148g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (148 grams)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $239 $350