Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio TRYX versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TRYX was released 6 years before the TG-870 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TRYX matches up against the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Olympus TG-870
| TRYX | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio TRYX
| TG-870 | TRYX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 60 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Olympus TG-870
| TRYX | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Casio TRYX versus Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TRYX and the TG-870.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and TG-870 is 99 and 91 respectively.
Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and TG-870.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Casio Exilim TRYX | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim TRYX | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2016-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 221g (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | - | 300 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $689 | $280 |