Sony TX66 vs Sony W510

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.