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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is very close but the TRYX (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The TRYX was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TRYX matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TRYX Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio TRYX

 Fujifilm XQ1 TRYX 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1

 TRYX Fujifilm XQ1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio TRYX features outside 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) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TRYX versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TRYX has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged TRYX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
59
screen articulates
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
18
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
56
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
28
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
62
screen is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Casio TRYX vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim TRYXFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Fujifilm XQ1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $689 $500