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Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio TRYX versus Nikon L21, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced 12 months later than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TRYX scores against the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon L21

 TRYX L21 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Casio TRYX

 L21 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon L21

 TRYX L21 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio TRYX provides external measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TRYX vs the L21.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and L21 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and L21.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio TRYX to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TRYX should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography factors
Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Nikon L21
58
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography features
Nikon L21 Sports photography features
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
56
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Nikon L21
62
screen is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon L21
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $689 $180