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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was revealed 17 months after the CX2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TRYX scores versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh CX2

 TRYX CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio TRYX

 CX2 TRYX 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh CX2

 TRYX CX2 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX has got physical measurements 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 Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TRYX against the CX2.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and CX2 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and CX2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio TRYX to provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TRYX should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
56
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
28
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Ricoh CX2
 Casio Exilim TRYXRicoh CX2
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Ricoh CX2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $689 $341