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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z707EXR
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
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and TX66 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was announced 3 years before the TX66 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z700EXR scores versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony TX66

 Z700EXR TX66 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TX66 Z700EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX66

 Z700EXR TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & 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 utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z700EXR and the TX66.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and TX66.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z700EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (158g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
55
has touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
33
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX66
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Otherwise known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $350