Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26


97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony 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 |