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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX66
(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
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX66

 EX-Z400 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TX66 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX66

 EX-Z400 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the TX66.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and TX66.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Sony TX66
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $350