Casio TRYX vs Sony A99

Its time to look much closer at the Casio TRYX and Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TRYX (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TRYX (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The TRYX was revealed 23 months before the A99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TRYX scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim TRYX and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features exterior measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Casio TRYX and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TRYX against the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TRYX and A99 is 99 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TRYX and A99.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TRYX having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older TRYX is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.