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Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 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 D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Renewed by Nikon D4s
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio TRYX and Nikon D4, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and D4 (16MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and D4 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TRYX was released 12 months before the D4 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TRYX matches up against the D4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Nikon D4

 TRYX D4 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Casio TRYX

 D4 TRYX 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Nikon D4

 TRYX D4 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon D4 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TRYX against the D4.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and D4 is 99 and 50 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and D4.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TRYX featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D4 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography information
Nikon D4 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography info
Nikon D4 Street photography info
59
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Nikon D4 Sports photography advice
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography features
Nikon D4 Travel photography features
56
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
28
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Nikon D4
62
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio TRYX vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Nikon D4
 Casio Exilim TRYXNikon D4
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Nikon D4
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 1340g (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $689 $4,500