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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX66

 EX-Z550 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX66 EX-Z550 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX66

 EX-Z550 TX66 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the TX66.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and TX66.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
features focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $350