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Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio TRYX and Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the TRYX (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TRYX was introduced 5 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TRYX grades versus the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony A7S II

 TRYX A7S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio TRYX

 A7S II TRYX 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2011More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony A7S II

 TRYX A7S II 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX offers outer measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TRYX versus the A7S II.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The TRYX provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older TRYX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
58
screen articulates
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
56
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather proof
low battery life (370 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Sony A7S II Vlogging information
62
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio TRYX vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-10-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 169
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $689 $2,767