Sony TX66 vs Sony W830
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014
Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony TX66 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TX66 was revealed 22 months prior to the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX66 matches up vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W830
TX66 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX66
W830 | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W830
TX66 | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX66 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX66 and Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TX66 versus the W830.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and W830.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W830 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TX66 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $128 |