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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was brought out 6 months earlier than the TX55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TRYX grades against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX55

 TRYX TX55 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio TRYX

 TX55 TRYX 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX55

 TRYX TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX features outside dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TRYX against the TX55.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and TX55.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony TX55
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
28
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
62
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $689 $350