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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Sony TX66

 EX-Z270 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z270

 TX66 EX-Z270 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k115kClearer display (+1115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX66

 EX-Z270 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the TX66.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony TX66 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $350