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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The TRYX was announced 11 months later than the TX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TRYX matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX5

 TRYX TX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio TRYX

 TX5 TRYX 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX5

 TRYX TX5 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio TRYX provides outer 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TRYX compared to the TX5.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and TX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TRYX using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio TRYX will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TRYX provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Sony TX5
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
56
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proof
provides touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly screen
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $689 $239