Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm A170

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm A170, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The TRYX was introduced 18 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TRYX matches up against the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX comes with exterior 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) and the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm A170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TRYX vs the Fujifilm A170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and Fujifilm A170 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio TRYX to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TRYX will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.