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Casio TRYX vs Sony A560

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio TRYX versus Sony A560, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TRYX (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TRYX was announced 5 months later than the A560 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TRYX scores vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony A560

 TRYX A560 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio TRYX

 A560 TRYX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony A560

 TRYX A560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio TRYX versus Sony A560 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TRYX versus the A560.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and A560 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and A560.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TRYX using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A560 will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony A560
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
56
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony A560
62
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Casio TRYX vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $689 $650