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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was brought out 17 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TRYX grades vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Samsung TL225

 TRYX TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Casio TRYX

 TL225 TRYX 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL225

 TRYX TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX has got external dimensions 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) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TRYX against the TL225.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and TL225.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TRYX is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Samsung TL225
59
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
56
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
62
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Samsung TL225
 Casio Exilim TRYXSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $689 $488