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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was launched very close to the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TRYX matches up vs the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung PL170

 TRYX PL170 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio TRYX

 PL170 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung PL170

 TRYX PL170 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features outer 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) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TRYX compared to the PL170.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and PL170 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and PL170.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Samsung PL170 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography features
Samsung PL170 Sports photography features
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Samsung PL170
56
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography highlights
28
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung PL170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $689 $175