Sony TX66 vs Sony W530
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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37 Features
21 Overall
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W530 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX66 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX66 was announced 14 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX66 scores vs the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W530
| TX66 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX66
| W530 | TX66 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W530
| TX66 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 features physical 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Sony TX66 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX66 versus the W530.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and W530.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TX66 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| 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 Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 109g (0.24 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $350 | $269 |