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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Earlier Model is 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years after the TRYX which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the TRYX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Casio TRYX

 SX280 HS TRYX 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX280 HS

 TRYX SX280 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Casio TRYX

 SX280 HS TRYX 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio TRYX has measurements 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 SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the TRYX.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TRYX is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and TRYX.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography info
Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Casio TRYX Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography factors
Casio TRYX Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography factors
Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
61
lighter than average (233 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Casio TRYX Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
62
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Casio Exilim TRYX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) -
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $325 $689