Casio TRYX vs Sigma DP2

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio TRYX and Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TRYX was released 16 months later than the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TRYX matches up vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio TRYX provides physical 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) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TRYX against the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TRYX featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio TRYX will result in more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TRYX is going to have an edge in sensor technology.