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Sony TX66 vs Sony W730

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX66 and Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was revealed 10 months prior to the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX66 grades against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W730

 TX66 W730 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX66

 W730 TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W730

 TX66 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony TX66 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX66 and the W730.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and W730.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TX66 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX66
Street photography with Sony W730
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX66
Sports photography with Sony W730
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX66
Travel photography with Sony W730
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (122g)
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX66
Vlogging with Sony W730
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109g (0.24 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
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