Sony TX66 vs Sony A57

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.

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.

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.

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.