Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX
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Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Also referred to as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21mm (F2.8) lens
- n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon 160 versus Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TRYX (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 160 was brought out 4 years after the TRYX which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 160 matches up against the TRYX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Casio Exilim TRYX. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery and Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio TRYX
160 | TRYX | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon 160
TRYX | 160 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio TRYX
160 | TRYX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has proportions 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).
Examine the Canon 160 versus Casio TRYX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 160 vs the TRYX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TRYX is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and TRYX.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 160 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim TRYX |
Also referred to as | IXUS 160 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 21mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | 220 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $135 | $689 |