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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS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
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 SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio TRYX

 SX40 HS TRYX 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX40 HS

 TRYX SX40 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio TRYX

 SX40 HS TRYX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
Casio TRYX Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
58
screen articulates fully
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Casio TRYX Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Casio TRYX Travel photography info
54
good battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
56
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Casio TRYX Landscape photography info
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
28
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
Casio TRYX Vlogging features
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (600g)
62
display is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio 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