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Casio TRYX vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Casio TRYX and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 7 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TRYX scores versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony T99

 TRYX T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio TRYX

 T99 TRYX 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony T99

 TRYX T99 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TRYX versus the T99.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and T99.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony T99 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher TRYX should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Sony T99
58
screen articulates
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
56
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Sony T99
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $689 $179