Sony TX66 vs Sony W510
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony TX66 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX66 was brought out 14 months later than the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the TX66 matches up against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W510
TX66 | W510 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX66
W510 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W510
TX66 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 has got external 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) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony TX66 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TX66 and the W510.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and W510.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TX66 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $99 |