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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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-S7 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 24 months before the TX66 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 matches up against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX66

 EX-S7 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-S7

 TX66 EX-S7 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX66

 EX-S7 TX66 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 against the TX66.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $350