Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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99 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Casio Exilim TRYX. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio TRYX
EX-Z550 | TRYX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Casio EX-Z550
TRYX | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Casio TRYX
EX-Z550 | TRYX | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-Z550 vs Casio TRYX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
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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 |