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Sony TX66 vs Sony W810

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony TX66 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was released 22 months before the W810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX66 matches up against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W810

 TX66 W810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony TX66

 W810 TX66 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W810

 TX66 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 provides exterior 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) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX66 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX66 versus the W810.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX66 and W810.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX66 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX66
Landscape photography with Sony W810
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $100