Sony TX66 vs Sony WX30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.