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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony TX66
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was revealed 11 months earlier than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TX66 matches up vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX300

 TX66 WX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX66

 WX300 TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX300

 TX66 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX66 vs the WX300.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and WX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TX66 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 109g (0.24 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $330