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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio TRYX and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 5 years prior to the S6900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TRYX scores versus the S6900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon S6900

 TRYX S6900 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio TRYX

 S6900 TRYX 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon S6900

 TRYX S6900 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX offers 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) whilst the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TRYX compared to the S6900.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and S6900 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and S6900.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6900 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Nikon S6900 Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography info
Nikon S6900 Sports photography info
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
56
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
heavier than average in class (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography information
28
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging features
Nikon S6900 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no microphone port
70
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (181 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon Coolpix S6900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 181 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 180 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $689 $190