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Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio TRYX versus Nikon P310, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was launched 17 months earlier than the P310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TRYX matches up versus the P310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon P310

 TRYX P310 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio TRYX

 P310 TRYX 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon P310

 TRYX P310 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX has outside dimensions 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 P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TRYX versus the P310.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and P310 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and P310.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TRYX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography factors
Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Nikon P310
58
screen articulates fully
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
56
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
62
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
36
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-06-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $689 $700