Sony TX66 vs Sony W710

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony TX66 versus Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was released 10 months before the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX66 matches up against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX66 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX66 against the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and W710.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TX66 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.