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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was manufactured at a similar time to the VG-120 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TRYX scores vs the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Olympus VG-120

 TRYX VG-120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Casio TRYX

 VG-120 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Olympus VG-120

 TRYX VG-120 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX features 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) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TRYX against the VG-120.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and VG-120 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and VG-120.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography info
56
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging details
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
62
display is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Olympus VG-120
 Casio Exilim TRYXOlympus VG-120
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Olympus VG-120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $689 $190