Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX66 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony ZV-1
TX66 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX66
ZV-1 | TX66 | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | February 2012 | Newer by 100 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX66 and Sony ZV-1
TX66 | ZV-1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Sony TX66 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |