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Casio TRYX vs Sony W830

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio TRYX versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TRYX scores against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony W830

 TRYX W830 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio TRYX

 W830 TRYX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony W830

 TRYX W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX enjoys external 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio TRYX versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TRYX vs the W830.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and W830.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W830 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TRYX will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
58
screen can move to multiple angles
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
56
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
28
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio TRYX
Vlogging with Sony W830
62
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21mm (1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $689 $128