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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio TRYX and FujiFilm S2950, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced at a similar time to the S2950 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TRYX grades versus the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the FujiFilm S2950

 TRYX S2950 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio TRYX

 S2950 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and FujiFilm S2950

 TRYX S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX comes with physical measurements 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) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TRYX against the S2950.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and S2950 is 99 and 76 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and S2950.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
56
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography details
28
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio TRYX vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim TRYXFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called as - FinePix S2990
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 life - 300 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $689 $330