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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 12 months prior to the TRYX so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the TRYX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio TRYX

 EX-Z550 TRYX 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Casio EX-Z550

 TRYX EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio TRYX

 EX-Z550 TRYX 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has measurements 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TRYX.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TRYX is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TRYX.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Casio TRYX
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Casio TRYX
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Casio TRYX Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
28
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Casio TRYX
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
62
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Casio TRYX
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Casio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Casio Exilim TRYX
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 21mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $149 $689