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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced 12 months later than the S3000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TRYX scores vs the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon S3000

 TRYX S3000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Casio TRYX

 S3000 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon S3000

 TRYX S3000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features outside dimensions 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 Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TRYX versus the S3000.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and S3000 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and S3000.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TRYX should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Nikon S3000 Street photography details
58
screen articulates
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography details
Nikon S3000 Travel photography details
56
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
28
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging features
Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
26
quite wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon S3000
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $689 $150