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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio TRYX and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TRYX was unveiled 13 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TRYX grades against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX7

 TRYX TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio TRYX

 TX7 TRYX 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX7

 TRYX TX7 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX comes with outer 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) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TRYX vs the TX7.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TRYX with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio TRYX will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TRYX is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony TX7
17
focal length is fixed (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
56
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony TX7
62
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $689 $300