Sony TX66 vs Sony A65

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.