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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio TRYX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TRYX (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the TRYX making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the TRYX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio TRYX

 SX500 IS TRYX 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SX500 IS

 TRYX SX500 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio TRYX

 SX500 IS TRYX 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Casio TRYX has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the TRYX.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TRYX is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and TRYX.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
screen articulates
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Casio TRYX Travel photography info
59
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (195 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (195 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
62
selfie friendly screen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim TRYX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 21mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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 341g (0.75 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photographs -
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
Pricing at release $299 $689