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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio TRYX versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced 7 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TRYX grades vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony TX9

 TRYX TX9 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio TRYX

 TX9 TRYX 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony TX9

 TRYX TX9 

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX enjoys outer dimensions 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) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TRYX versus the TX9.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and TX9.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TRYX should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Sony TX9
56
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
28
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
62
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $689 $799