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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was released 6 months prior to the VG-145 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TRYX matches up vs the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Olympus VG-145

 TRYX VG-145 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio TRYX

 VG-145 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Olympus VG-145

 TRYX VG-145 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TRYX vs the VG-145.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and VG-145 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and VG-145.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-145 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography information
Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
59
screen articulates fully
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
56
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
28
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Olympus VG-145
 Casio Exilim TRYXOlympus VG-145
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 - 160 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $689 $0