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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony TX66 and Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX66 was released very close to the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX66 scores versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TX66 WX70 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 WX70 TX66 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TX66 WX70 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Sony TX66 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX66 against the WX70.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and WX70.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
42
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (250 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
72
 great battery (250 shots)
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 boasts touch to focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
51
 has manual focus
 really wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 great battery (250 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
36
 really wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
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Sony TX66 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine TFT LCD 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 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 109 grams (0.24 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $242