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Sony TX66 vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W310

 TX66 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX66

 W310 TX66 

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W310

 TX66 W310 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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