Casio TRYX vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio TRYX and Sony A3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TRYX was revealed 3 years before the A3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TRYX grades against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio TRYX features outer dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Casio TRYX and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TRYX and the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and A3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TRYX using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.