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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 13 months earlier than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX66

 EX-H30 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-H30

 TX66 EX-H30 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX66

 EX-H30 TX66 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the TX66.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TX66.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony TX66
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery power (250 CIPA)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $709 $350