Sony TX66 vs Sony WX10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.