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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 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 S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 5 years prior to the S2900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TRYX matches up vs the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon S2900

 TRYX S2900 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio TRYX

 S2900 TRYX 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon S2900

 TRYX S2900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX has 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) whilst the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX compared to the S2900.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and S2900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and S2900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to deliver greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Nikon S2900 Travel photography info
56
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix S2900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $689 $117