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Sony TX66 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W830
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony W830

 TX66 W830 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX66

 W830 TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony W830

 TX66 W830 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX66
Vlogging with Sony W830
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sony TX66 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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