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Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio TRYX versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TRYX was manufactured around the same time to the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TRYX grades vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Sony WX9

 TRYX WX9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio TRYX

 WX9 TRYX 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Sony WX9

 TRYX WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio TRYX provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio TRYX versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TRYX compared to the WX9.

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX9 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio TRYX
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Sony WX9
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio TRYX
Travel photography with Sony WX9
56
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
28
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
62
screen is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio TRYX vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim TRYXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Physical dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 $188