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Sony TX66 vs Sony A57

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A55
  • Successor is Sony A58
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A57

 TX66 A57 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX66

 A57 TX66 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony A57

 TX66 A57 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2012Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
Sony A57 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography info
Sony A57 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
Sony A57 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX66
Travel photography with Sony A57
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
Sony A57 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
Sony A57 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony SLT-A57
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