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Sony TX66 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony TX66
(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
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony TX66 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was unveiled 14 months after the W570 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX66 scores versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W570

 TX66 W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX66

 W570 TX66 

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W570

 TX66 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 has external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX66 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TX66 vs the W570.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and W570.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TX66 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX66
Landscape photography with Sony W570
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109g (0.24 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
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 recording
Storage type 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
Price at release $350 $159