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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio TRYX

 SX260 HS TRYX 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX260 HS

 TRYX SX260 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio TRYX

 SX260 HS TRYX 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
37
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Casio TRYX Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Casio TRYX Travel photography details
61
lighter than average in class (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography info
Casio TRYX Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
62
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim TRYX
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
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