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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 13 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX66

 EX-ZS5 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TX66 EX-ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX66

 EX-ZS5 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the TX66.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony TX66
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $350