Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 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
- Announced January 2011
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Olympus VG-145
TRYX | VG-145 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Casio TRYX
VG-145 | TRYX |
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Common features in the Casio TRYX and Olympus VG-145
TRYX | VG-145 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio TRYX vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |