Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500
99 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio TRYX versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TRYX was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TRYX matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Fujifilm JX500
TRYX | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio TRYX
Fujifilm JX500 | TRYX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm JX500
TRYX | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Casio TRYX versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TRYX and the Fujifilm JX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and Fujifilm JX500 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and Fujifilm JX500.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TRYX will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim TRYX | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | 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/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $689 | $90 |