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Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio TRYX versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was launched 23 months later than the SL620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TRYX grades vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung SL620

 TRYX SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio TRYX

 SL620 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung SL620

 TRYX SL620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX offers physical measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio TRYX versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TRYX and the SL620.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and SL620 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and SL620.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TRYX provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
56
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
62
display is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $689 $200