Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55, 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-TX66 was introduced in February 2012 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 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-TX66
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
      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-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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
      •   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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      •   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
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      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-TX55.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.2 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Sony TX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 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

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      Sony TX55
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
      Live View Autofocus vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55.

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Sony TX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Ricoh GR II
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Ricoh G900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 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-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Large Screen3.30"3.30"
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
        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 Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life250 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 have 3.30" Fixed screens with 1,230k dot resolution. 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) 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-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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 features a 16.2 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 100 - 3,200.

      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

      Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.


      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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 come with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has a single microSD/SDHC/Memory Stick Micro card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. 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 and 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 bodies have the same dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51") and they both weigh 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      93 mm

      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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
      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-TX66 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and give them scores of 65 and 61 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      GOOD
      80
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k 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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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-TX66

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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