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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX66 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 4 years before the TX66 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX66

 EX-Z29 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX66 EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2012March 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k115kSharper display (+1115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX66

 EX-Z29 TX66 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the TX66.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX66 will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sony TX66
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 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 / SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $79 $350