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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 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
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio TRYX and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was launched about the same time to the PL120 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TRYX matches up vs the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung PL120

 TRYX PL120 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio TRYX

 PL120 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung PL120

 TRYX PL120 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio TRYX has got physical measurements 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) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TRYX versus the PL120.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and PL120 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and PL120.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Samsung PL120 Street photography details
59
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
18
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
56
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
28
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Samsung PL120 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
31
good max aperture (f)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Pricing at launch $689 $150