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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

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
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio TRYX versus FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 7 months later than the JZ500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TRYX matches up against the JZ500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TRYX JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio TRYX

 JZ500 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and FujiFilm JZ500

 TRYX JZ500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio TRYX has got outer 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) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TRYX versus the JZ500.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and JZ500 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and JZ500.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TRYX provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
58
screen articulates
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
56
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
28
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
62
selfie friendly screen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim TRYXFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim TRYX FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Other name - FinePix JZ505
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $689 $230