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Sony TX66 vs Sony W800

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony TX66
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TX66 versus Sony W800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was manufactured 23 months before the W800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TX66 scores versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W800

 TX66 W800 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony TX66

 W800 TX66 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W800

 TX66 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX66 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX66 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX66 against the W800.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and W800.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TX66 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX66
Portrait photography with Sony W800
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography advice
Sony W800 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
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 W800
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
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 109 gr (0.24 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form 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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $90