Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Casio TRYX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 months later than the TRYX and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the TRYX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Casio Exilim TRYX. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio TRYX
EX-ZR100 | TRYX | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Casio EX-ZR100
TRYX | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio TRYX
EX-ZR100 | TRYX | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio TRYX has dimensions 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Casio TRYX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TRYX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TRYX is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TRYX.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio TRYX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Casio Exilim TRYX |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 21mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 204g (0.45 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $689 |