Casio TRYX vs Sony a5000

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio TRYX versus Sony a5000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TRYX was introduced 4 years earlier than the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TRYX matches up versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX provides physical 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) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TRYX vs the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and a5000.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TRYX with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5000 will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.