Sony TX66 vs Sony A58

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony TX66 and Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the TX66 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX66 was released 21 months before the A58 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX66 matches up against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX66 has got external 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) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TX66 and the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and A58 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX66 and A58.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX66 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A58 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TX66 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.