Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX50 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
- Introduced January 2011
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio TRYX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX40 HS was manufactured 9 months after the TRYX so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the TRYX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim TRYX. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio TRYX
| SX40 HS | TRYX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months | |
| Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX40 HS
| TRYX | SX40 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio TRYX
| SX40 HS | TRYX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
| Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio TRYX has sizing of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio TRYX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS against the TRYX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and TRYX is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and TRYX.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Casio |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Casio Exilim TRYX |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 21mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | 380 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $330 | $689 |