Sony TX66 vs Sony A57
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed February 2012
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony TX66 and Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very well matched but the TX66 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX66 was introduced 6 months earlier than the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TX66 grades versus the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A57
TX66 | A57 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX66
A57 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony A57
TX66 | A57 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 provides exterior 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 A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX66 and Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX66 versus the A57.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and A57.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX66 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony TX66 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) | 618 grams (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 550 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $1,000 |