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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio TRYX and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was brought out 13 months before the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TRYX matches up vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX20

 TRYX TX20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio TRYX

 TX20 TRYX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX20

 TRYX TX20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX offers outside measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX against the TX20.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and TX20.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TRYX will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
59
fully articulated screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
18
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (250 per charge)
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $689 $330