Casio TRYX vs Sony T99
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Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony T99
TRYX | T99 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio TRYX
T99 | TRYX | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony T99
TRYX | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio TRYX and Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony T99 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |