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Casio TRYX vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio TRYX vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was introduced around the same time to the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TRYX scores vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony W560

 TRYX W560 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio TRYX

 W560 TRYX 

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony W560

 TRYX W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio TRYX provides external 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) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TRYX and the W560.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TRYX and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and W560.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony W560
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
56
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
28
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
62
screen is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110g (0.24 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 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 Single
Cost at launch $689 $139