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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX420 IS versus Casio TRYX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and TRYX (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 5 years later than the TRYX and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS grades vs the TRYX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio TRYX

 SX420 IS TRYX 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX420 IS

 TRYX SX420 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio TRYX

 SX420 IS TRYX 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Casio TRYX has specifications 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS against the TRYX.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and TRYX is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and TRYX.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Casio TRYX Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Casio TRYX Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (195 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography information
Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging advice
Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
62
display is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim TRYX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 21mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $689