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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TRYX was revealed very close to the ST30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TRYX scores versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung ST30

 TRYX ST30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio TRYX

 ST30 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung ST30

 TRYX ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TRYX against the ST30.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and ST30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TRYX having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio TRYX will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
59
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than others (87g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
56
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (87g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
62
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung ST30
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Weight - 87g (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $689 $55