Sony TX66 vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony TX66 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TX66 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TX66 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TX66 grades vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TX66 against the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX66 and A77 II is 97 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and A77 II.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX66 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX66 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.