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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio TRYX and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was brought out at a similar time to the S4100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TRYX grades versus the S4100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon S4100

 TRYX S4100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Casio TRYX

 S4100 TRYX 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon S4100

 TRYX S4100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX enjoys physical 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 S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TRYX against the S4100.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and S4100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and S4100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4100 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography information
Nikon S4100 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Nikon S4100 Sports photography advice
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
56
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging details
Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon S4100
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 190 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $689 $140