Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was manufactured 4 years before the TX66 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony TX66
EX-S12 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-S12
TX66 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX66
EX-S12 | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S12 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TX66.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface 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 | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $350 |