Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Sony TX66 and Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TX66 was manufactured 8 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX66 grades against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX30
| TX66 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TX66
| WX30 | TX66 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX30
| TX66 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX66 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TX66 against the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX66 and WX30.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TX66 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-28 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 109g (0.24 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $350 | $259 |