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Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Casio TRYX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio TRYX

 160 TRYX 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon 160

 TRYX 160 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio TRYX

 160 TRYX 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Casio TRYX Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
screen articulates
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Casio TRYX Travel photography details
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging info
Casio TRYX Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
62
selfie friendly screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim TRYX
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