Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX66 was introduced 20 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX66 grades against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX5
TX66 | WX5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony TX66
WX5 | TX66 |
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Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX5
TX66 | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 features outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TX66 versus the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and WX5 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and WX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX66 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $250 |