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Canon M vs Casio TRYX

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon M vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon M vs Casio TRYX Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon M and Casio TRYX, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and TRYX (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and TRYX (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was launched 19 months later than the TRYX making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M scores versus the TRYX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Casio TRYX

 M TRYX 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon M

 TRYX M 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Casio TRYX

 M TRYX 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon M vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M provides external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has specifications of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M and Casio TRYX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M and the TRYX.

Canon M vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and TRYX is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon M vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and TRYX.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher M is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography factors
Casio TRYX Street photography factors
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
58
screen articulates fully
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography factors
Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
63
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography factors
Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Casio TRYX
36
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
62
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Canon M vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Casio TRYX
 Canon EOS MCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS M Casio Exilim TRYX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-07-23 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) -
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $510 $689