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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 13 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TRYX matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung TL205

 TRYX TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio TRYX

 TL205 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL205

 TRYX TL205 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX enjoys 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) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TRYX vs the TL205.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and TL205.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TRYX will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
28
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung TL205
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung TL205
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $689 $180