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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
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
  • Launched February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Sony TX66

 EX-S12 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-S12

 TX66 EX-S12 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX66

 EX-S12 TX66 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Sony TX66
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Sony TX66
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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