Sony TX66 vs Sony W310
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 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
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Sony TX66 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TX66 was launched 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TX66 scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W310
TX66 | W310 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX66
W310 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W310
TX66 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony TX66 has physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX66 and the W310.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and W310.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TX66 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 109 grams (0.24 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $150 |