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Casio TRYX vs Sony T90

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio TRYX and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was manufactured 23 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TRYX grades vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony T90

 TRYX T90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Casio TRYX

 T90 TRYX 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony T90

 TRYX T90 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX comes with external measurements 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 T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX versus the T90.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and T90 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and T90.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TRYX provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Sony T90
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Sony T90
56
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
62
display is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony T90
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 - 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $689 $259