Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony TX66 and Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TX66 was introduced 14 months later than the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX66 matches up vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX10
TX66 | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX66
WX10 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX10
TX66 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Sony TX66 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TX66 versus the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TX66 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $350 | $200 |