Sony TX66 vs Sony W350
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony TX66 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W350 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX66 was brought out 2 years after the W350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX66 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W350
TX66 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 27 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX66
W350 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W350
TX66 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony TX66 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TX66 vs the W350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and W350.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TX66 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $200 |