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Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio TRYX and Sony RX1R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TRYX was revealed 5 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TRYX scores vs the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony RX1R II

 TRYX RX1R II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio TRYX

 RX1R II TRYX 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2011More modern by 58 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony RX1R II

 TRYX RX1R II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX offers physical measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX against the RX1R II.

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and RX1R II is 99 and 78 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TRYX having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will render more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
great megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
56
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (507g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
28
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
62
display is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (507g)
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Casio TRYX vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony RX1R II
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-10-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $689 $3,300