Sony TX66 vs Sony A65
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Renewed by Sony A68
Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Sony TX66 versus Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX66 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX66 was manufactured 4 months after the A65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX66 matches up versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A65
TX66 | A65 | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Crisper display (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX66
A65 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony A65
TX66 | A65 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX66 comes with exterior dimensions 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX66 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX66 and the A65.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX66 and A65.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX66 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) | 622 gr (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 560 shots |
Style 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 feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $350 | $700 |