Canon SX1 IS vs Casio TRYX

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS and Casio TRYX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 21 months prior to the TRYX making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX1 IS grades versus the TRYX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim TRYX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio TRYX Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has proportions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Casio TRYX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS against the TRYX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and TRYX is 64 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and TRYX.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio TRYX to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.