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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 6 months before the TRYX so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS grades vs the TRYX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio TRYX

 SX20 IS TRYX 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX20 IS

 TRYX SX20 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio TRYX

 SX20 IS TRYX 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has got external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has specifications of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS vs the TRYX.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and TRYX is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and TRYX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography highlights
Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Casio TRYX Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
28
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging advice
Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
62
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Casio Exilim TRYX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 21mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $689