Sony TX66 vs Sony TX9

Let's look much closer at the Sony TX66 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was brought out 20 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX66 matches up vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX66 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX66 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX66 compared to the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and TX9.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TX66 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.