Sony TX66 vs Sony W320

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony TX66 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was announced 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX66 scores versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony TX66 enjoys exterior 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TX66 versus the W320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX66 and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX66 provides a benefit in sensor tech.