Casio TRYX vs Sony W830
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Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony W830
TRYX | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio TRYX
W830 | TRYX | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony W830
TRYX | W830 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio TRYX vs Sony W830 Specifications
Casio Exilim TRYX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |