Casio TRYX vs Sony W550
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W550 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary Casio TRYX vs Sony W550 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio TRYX versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TRYX was released 6 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TRYX matches up vs the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony W550
| TRYX | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Casio TRYX
| W550 | TRYX |
|---|
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony W550
| TRYX | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio TRYX vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio TRYX comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Casio TRYX versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX compared to the W550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio TRYX vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and W550.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W550 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Casio Exilim TRYX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim TRYX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Launch cost | $689 | $119 |