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Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 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
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TG-860 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TRYX scores vs the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Olympus TG-860

 TRYX TG-860 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio TRYX

 TG-860 TRYX 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Olympus TG-860

 TRYX TG-860 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX provides physical dimensions 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) and the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX against the TG-860.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TG-860 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and TG-860.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TRYX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography factors
56
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
28
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Olympus TG-860
 Casio Exilim TRYXOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $689 $279