Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 was introduced in July 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Highlights

      • 18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.30" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Highlights

      • 18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.30" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Cheaper $349 vs $350
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Sony TX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX55
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Panasonic TS1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax E85
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony TX66
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) vs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66.

      Sony TX55
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
        Cheap$349$350
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO12,80012,800
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Large Screen3.30"3.30"
        Built-in Flash
        Light141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 have 3.30" Fixed screens with 1,229k dot and 1,230k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66) (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has a single card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 15 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.59") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 body has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

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      59 mm

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      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and give them scores of 53 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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