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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months later than the TX66 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony TX66

 EX-ZR700 TX66 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TX66 EX-ZR700 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony TX66

 EX-ZR700 TX66 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TX66.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TX66.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Sony TX66
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $350