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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio TRYX versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was unveiled 13 months earlier than the TX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TRYX scores vs the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX200V

 TRYX TX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio TRYX

 TX200V TRYX 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX200V

 TRYX TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX has outside dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio TRYX versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TRYX vs the TX200V.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX200V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TRYX will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
56
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX200V
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $689 $500