Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX66

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 7 months later than the TX66 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.