Casio TRYX vs Sony W690

Following is a complete comparison of the Casio TRYX and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was announced 13 months before the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TRYX grades vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX enjoys physical measurements 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TRYX vs the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and W690 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and W690.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TRYX is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.