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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony TX66 and Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was revealed 23 months prior to the WX350 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX66 scores vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX350

 TX66 WX350 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX66

 WX350 TX66 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX350

 TX66 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 features 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX66 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TX66 against the WX350.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TX66 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX66
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 grams (0.24 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $270