Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3.3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 18 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 19.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 18.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | BIONZ |
Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 10.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Focal length equiv | 26 - 130 |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.1 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Speaker type | Mono |
Wind filter | yes |
Weight | 3.32 oz |
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Width | 3.66 in |
Height | 2.14 in |
Depth | 0.53 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 250 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 630.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
Image editing modes | Trimming |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 12800 |
Maximum image resolution | 4896 x 3672 px |
White balance presets | 7 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.3 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | OLED |
Screen dots | 1229760 |
Touch screen | yes |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Violet |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 19.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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mini-HDMI | yes |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | no |
18.2-megapixels, Full HD video, a 5x optical zoom, 1.2 million-pixel capacitive touchscreen and dozens upon dozens of shooting features and technologies in a camera the size of a stack of business cards? This has to be a joke, right? Nope, it's the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 ($350), Sony's thinnest Cyber-shot to date. I spent quite a bit of quality time with the little digital wafer and...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Sony TX66 review, find out how the TX66 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Review posted 08/31/2012Quick TakeProsSuper compact body, can fit into the smallest of pockets Loaded with easy to use exposure optionsCaptures surprisingly nice photos for a camera of this sizeUnmatched high ISO performance in a camera of this sizeNice, wide 5x optical zoom lensTouch Screen is easy
Sony TX66 is a 18.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 lens. Read our TX66 review to find its pros and cons.