Sony TX66 vs Sony W800
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W800
TX66 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony TX66
W800 | TX66 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W800
TX66 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |