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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio TRYX and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TRYX scores against the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX66

 TRYX TX66 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio TRYX

 TX66 TRYX 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX66

 TRYX TX66 

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio TRYX provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TRYX vs the TX66.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TRYX and TX66.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TRYX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony TX66
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
56
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
has focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
28
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony TX66
62
display is selfie friendly
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 grams (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 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 life - 250 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $689 $350