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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 7 months prior to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony TX66

 EX-ZR100 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TX66 EX-ZR100 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX66

 EX-ZR100 TX66 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TX66.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $350