Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(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 SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS and Casio TRYX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months later than the TRYX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the TRYX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Casio Exilim TRYX. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio TRYX
SX260 HS | TRYX | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX260 HS
TRYX | SX260 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio TRYX
SX260 HS | TRYX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio TRYX has measurements 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).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Casio TRYX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the TRYX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and TRYX is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TRYX.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX260 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Casio Exilim TRYX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 21mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 230 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $689 |