Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced February 2012
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX300
TX66 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX66
WX300 | TX66 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX300
TX66 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |