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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberTX66DSC-TX55
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9393
Width (mm)1313
Height (mm)5454
Weight (g)109109
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)18.216.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioAVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.290.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)83
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 76
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOLEDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.33.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,229,7601,229,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/1600 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft SkinHigh Sensitivity / Night Scene / Hand-held Twilight / Night Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Soft Skin / Anti Motion Blur / Back
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.1m (W) / Approx. 0.6 - 2.3m (T)ISO Auto: Approx.0.08 - Approx.3.7m (W); Approx.0.6 - Approx.2.6 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)190
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
  • hdmi output
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during moviesOptical Image Stabilization, 3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Full HD video, 3D and Picture Effect modes, Superior Auto



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