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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 19 months before the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX66

 EX-Z800 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TX66 EX-Z800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX66

 EX-Z800 TX66 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 features exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 against the TX66.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and TX66.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony TX66
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $350