Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX350
TX66 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX66
WX350 | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX350
TX66 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |