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Sony TX66 vs Sony A65

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 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 A65
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A65

 TX66 A65 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX66

 A65 TX66 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony A65

 TX66 A65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2011Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX66
Portrait photography with Sony A65
42
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
72
great battery life (250 per charge)
supports touch focus
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Sony TX66 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony SLT-A65
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