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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio TRYX and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was released within a month of the ST700 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TRYX matches up vs the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung ST700

 TRYX ST700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio TRYX

 ST700 TRYX 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung ST700

 TRYX ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio TRYX enjoys physical dimensions 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 ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio TRYX and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TRYX and the ST700.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and ST700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Samsung ST700
58
screen can move to multiple angles
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography information
Samsung ST700 Travel photography information
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung ST700
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $689 $280