Sony TX66 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony TX66 and Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TX66 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TX66 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TX66 matches up vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX66 has outside measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX66 and Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX66 versus the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and A68 is 97 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and A68.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX66 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TX66 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.