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Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX66 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the TX66 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX66 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX66 matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony ZV-1

 TX66 ZV-1 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX66

 ZV-1 TX66 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2012Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony ZV-1

 TX66 ZV-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX66 offers external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX66 against the ZV-1.

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX66 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX66 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX66 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX66 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX66 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX66 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
86
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX66 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $750