Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z35 was brought out 24 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z35 matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony TX66
EX-Z35 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z35
TX66 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony TX66
EX-Z35 | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the TX66.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and TX66.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen 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 speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | 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 | One | One |
Price at release | $99 | $350 |