Casio TRYX vs Samsung TL500

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TRYX (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TRYX was introduced 6 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the TRYX scores vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX enjoys outer 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 TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TRYX versus the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TRYX with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio TRYX will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.