Sony TX66 vs Sony W330
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony TX66 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W330 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX66 was unveiled 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TX66 scores versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W330
TX66 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX66
W330 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W330
TX66 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX66 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX66 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX66 and the W330.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and W330.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TX66 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 109 gr (0.24 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $170 |