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Casio TRYX vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio TRYX and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced very close to the W530 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TRYX matches up versus the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony W530

 TRYX W530 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio TRYX

 W530 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony W530

 TRYX W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX enjoys physical 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX and Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TRYX versus the W530.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and W530.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
56
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Sony W530
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony W530
62
screen is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 - 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $689 $269