Casio TRYX vs Sigma SD15

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio TRYX and Sigma SD15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TRYX was introduced 11 months after the SD15 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TRYX matches up vs the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio TRYX and Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX vs the SD15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and SD15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TRYX using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio TRYX will give more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TRYX will have a benefit in sensor innovation.