Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX7
TRYX | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio TRYX
TX7 | TRYX | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX7
TRYX | TX7 | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio TRYX and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |