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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 3 years before the TX66 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-G1 scores against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX66

 EX-G1 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-G1

 TX66 EX-G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimension3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX66

 EX-G1 TX66 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 versus the TX66.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and TX66.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (154 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
23
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sony TX66
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery (250 shots)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sony TX66
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (154 grams)
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $61 $350