Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66 Comparison

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Casio EX-S200

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing EX-S200 and TX66, two Ultracompact cameras from Casio and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Casio EX-S200 has a 14.0 MP and Sony TX66 has a 18.0 MP resolution. Casio EX-S200 was introduced to market in August 2010 and Sony TX66 was launched in February 2012. There is 19 months difference between EX-S200 and TX66 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TX66, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-S200 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-08-03

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 50 - 3200

27-108 mm F3.2-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

132g. 100 x 55 x 18 mm

Sony TX66 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-02-28

18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

109g. 93 x 54 x 13 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-S200 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

Max Aperture - Wide	3.20 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area	2.01µm² vs 1.56µm²	28% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 over Casio Exilim EX-S200

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	18 MP vs 14 MP	28% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.3" vs 2.7"	0.6 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.230k dots vs 230k dots	433% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	109 g vs 132 g	23 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 27mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	130mm vs 108mm	22 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs 4×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	4.80 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size	2.7" vs 3.3"	Large display
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-S200 has external dimensions of 100 x 55 x 18 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.71″) and weighs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX66 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51″) and weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66. Sony TX66 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Casio EX-S200.

Comparison image of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66.

Comparison image of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX66 is significantly lighter (23g ) than the Casio EX-S200 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-S200 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX66's 3.3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-S200's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-S200 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Exilim Engine 5.0 processor. On the other hand, Sony TX66 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the EX-S200 and TX66 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 Cameras

Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Casio EX-S200 has 28% larger pixel area compared to Sony TX66, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-S200 features a 27-108 mm F3.2-5.9 4× zoom lens whereas Sony TX66 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Sony TX66 has 1mm wider coverage than the Casio EX-S200. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.20, Casio EX-S200 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony TX66 has 22mm longer reach than the Casio EX-S200. At f4.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-S200

TX66

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-S200 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-S200 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX66 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Casio EX-S200 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
108 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Casio EX-S200 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX66 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
132g
Body Thickness 18mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
109g
Body Thickness 13mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Casio EX-S200 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX66: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX66 scores compare:

Casio EX-S200

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #57 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #953 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony TX66

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #596 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony TX66 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-S200 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Sony TX66 vs Casio EX-S200 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Casio Exilim EX-S200	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Brand	Casio	Sony
Announced	2010-08-03	2012-02-28
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	18 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	50 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	27-108 mm (4×)	26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-5.9	F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range	n/a	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3.3"
Resolution	230k dots	1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	132g	109g
Dimensions	100 x 55 x 18mm	93 x 54 x 13mm
Battery Life	n/a	250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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