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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TRYX scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Fujifilm S8500

 TRYX Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio TRYX

 Fujifilm S8500 TRYX 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm S8500

 TRYX Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX offers outside 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) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TRYX compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and Fujifilm S8500 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography details
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
56
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography details
28
good sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim TRYXFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $689 $500