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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was unveiled 7 months before the S1200pj which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TRYX matches up vs the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon S1200pj

 TRYX S1200pj 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio TRYX

 S1200pj TRYX 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon S1200pj

 TRYX S1200pj 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX features external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TRYX and the S1200pj.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and S1200pj is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and S1200pj.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TRYX will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography factors
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
56
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography features
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
28
screen is a good size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (186g)
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 - 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $689 $499