Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2
99 Imaging
35 Features
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93 Imaging
32 Features
35 Overall
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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim TRYX & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Ricoh CX2
TRYX | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Casio TRYX
CX2 | TRYX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Ricoh CX2
TRYX | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio TRYX vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |