Sony TX66 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was introduced 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TX66 matches up against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX66 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX66 compared to the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and WX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older TX66 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.