Clicky

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Released January 2011
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TRYX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

The EX-Z29 was introduced 22 months prior to the TRYX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the TRYX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio TRYX

 EX-Z29 TRYX 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Casio EX-Z29

 TRYX EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio TRYX

 EX-Z29 TRYX 
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio TRYX has dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 and Casio TRYX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the TRYX.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and TRYX is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and TRYX.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Casio TRYX will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography features
Casio TRYX Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Casio TRYX Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
59
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Casio TRYX Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
18
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Casio TRYX Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography details
Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
31
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Casio EX-Z29 vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Casio TRYX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Casio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Casio Exilim TRYX
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 21mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $79 $689