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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio TRYX and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The TRYX was introduced 18 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TRYX scores vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX1

 TRYX TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio TRYX

 TX1 TRYX 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX1

 TRYX TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features physical 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) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TRYX and the TX1.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and TX1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TRYX with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio TRYX will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TRYX should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Sony TX1
59
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
56
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
62
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 Single Single
Launch cost $689 $350