Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung TL205
TRYX | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Casio TRYX
TL205 | TRYX |
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Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL205
TRYX | TL205 | |||
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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).
See the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |