Sony Cybershot
DSC-TX66
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-TX100v

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

76

  
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Screen size
 Large screen
3.3"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 93x54x13 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

Screen size
 Large screen
3.5"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Screen type
 OLED Screen
Bright and vivid
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX66
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The DSC-TX66's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Size Smaller 93x54x13 mm vs 96x58x17 mm
Help
 More than 30% smaller
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 27 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 0.5" vs 0.7"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 109 g vs 147 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 30s vs 2s
Help
 15x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
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 2.5x faster max shutter speed
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the Sony DSC-TX66

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX100v
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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 OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
Screen size Larger screen 3.5" vs 3.3"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $199.00 vs $218.36
Help
 The best price we've seen is $19 cheaper (around 10% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66 Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66
76 vs 64
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a ultra compact with a compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
1,229k dots
Screen size Very large screens Help
DSC-TX66:3.3"
DSC-TX100v:3.5"
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-TX66:93x54x13 mm
DSC-TX100v:96x58x17 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
DSC-TX66:0.5"
DSC-TX100v:0.7"
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DSC-TX66:5.4x
DSC-TX100v:4x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$189 - $330
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Waterproof

$348
Waterproof Is waterproof
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Ultra compact

$314 - $375
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX55 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX55 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Waterproof

$339 - $500
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Waterproof Is waterproof
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$485
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v
Nikon Coolpix S100

Nikon Coolpix S100

Compact

$199
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S100 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Compare the Coolpix S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Compact

$325
Wide angle Better wide angle
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

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