Sony TX66 vs Sony A35
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony TX66 and Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the TX66 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TX66 was manufactured 6 months later than the A35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX66 grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A35
| TX66 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX66
| A35 | TX66 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony A35
| TX66 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | September 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX66 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TX66 compared to the A35.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and A35.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX66 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony TX66 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 109g (0.24 lb) | 415g (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $350 | $598 |