Sony TX66 vs Sony W570

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.