Latest - Review and Sample Photos by Cameras.co.uk (added 10 September’08)
Casio Exilim EX-Z200 features:
- 10.1 megapixel
- 4x optical zoom
- 2.7 inch LCD
- ISO 50 - 1600
- 28mm lens
- YouTube capture mode
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Read More Reviews - (updated 10 September’08)
Cameras.co.uk
“When it comes to picture quality the Casio Exilim EX-Z200 falls short when compared to the very best pocket cameras. Although there are some positive points to this camera I think you can get better value for money elsewhere.”
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TrustedReviews
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z200 has many good points. It is well made, easy to use, has a number of very useful and technically advanced features including an effective mechanical image stabilisation system, and it is very competitively priced. Unfortunately it is let down by sluggish performance, and the recurring problem of corner blurring seriously jeopardizes what would otherwise be excellent image quality.”
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StevesDigicams
“Casio has added some great features to the Exilim series with EX-Z200. The 4x wide zoom lens and face recognition and auto shutter features are great additions to the camera. The size and performance are also good for a 10-megapixel model. With an MSRP of US$300 we feel this camera is worthy of your consideration.”
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Unbeatable
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z200 is a very compact and easy to use digital camera with great menu options and excellent features. The performance did let it down slightly but if you’re not too fussed about slight flaws in your images then this camera is great especially if you mainly use it to upload still or videos to the net.”
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CNET.co.uk
“We struggle to fault the Casio Exilim EX-Z200, as the topmost entry to one of the current best range of compacts. Image quality isn’t perfect, but isn’t by any means the worst we’ve seen from a snapper this size. It ticks almost every box on the point-and-shoot wish list, the solid build quality and delightfully simple controls of the Exilim range joined by a big screen, wide-angle lens and stacks of features.”
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InfoSync
“A rarity for Casio, the Exilim Zoom EX-Z200 is a fairly ugly camera. Still, it packs all the innovative features typical of the Exilim line, and Casio’s YouTube software remains a nice inclusion. On other hand, while the EX-Z200 does feature sensor-shift image-stabilization and a 10-megapixel sensor, the camera costs considerably more yet produces lower quality images than other Casio’s we’ve seen. For the price, better compacts can be found.”
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PhotographyBlog
“In football management terms, the Casio EX-Z200 completely lives up to the much used cliche “a game of two halves”. I’m struggling to recall another recent camera that got so much right, yet also got so much wrong. In terms of handling and features, the EX-Z200 gets pretty much everything right. You won’t find many other point and shoot cameras at this price-point which are so feature-rich, with lots on offer that will particularly appeal to the absolute beginner. Despite this overload of options, the EX-Z200 also manages to be easy to use, with a simple, uncluttered interface that won’t overwhelm you.”
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Actual Owner Feedback
“I was replacing my sony cybershot and needed a camera that didn’t take “fuzzy” pics. This is the ONE…close ups, great zoom, multi-shots of a series…it is phenomenal.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“This is a great camera for anyone who wants to take great, high resolution pictures, but doesn’t want to have to fuss with a lot camera controls to do it. It does give you lots of control if you want it, but it takes great pictures using the auto setting.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
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Specifications
[Official Casio Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
The high resolution, 10.1 megapixel EXILIM Zoom EX-Z200 and EXILIM Zoom EX-Z100 models feature an EXILIM series first — a 4x optical zoom lens that can shoot as wide as 28 mm (equivalent). Also, in addition to the usual recognition technologies, the intelligence of these cameras has been enhanced. They incorporate automatic scene differentiation and allow the shutter to be released automatically, thanks to Casio’s commitment to keep improving the convenience offered by digital cameras.
Wide-angle 28 mm lens with 4x optical zoom These cameras allow zoom photography between 28 mm and 112 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent). This increases photographic enjoyment, from wide angle photography suitable for capturing large subjects or shooting up close in small spaces, right through to telephoto work.
10.1 million effective pixels for high resolution photographs The new thinner, smaller bodies of these two models were made possible without sacrificing high resolution image quality using a newly developed 1/2.3 inch CCD. Their high resolution images can be used to create beautiful prints even when enlarged or when the image is cropped.
CCD shift anti shake function in the EX-Z200 The EX-Z200 employs an anti shake function that compensates for blur by moving the imaging element. Of course, both models incorporate Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blur by raising the camera’s sensitivity and therefore increasing shutter speeds.
2.7-inch wide and bright LCD offers high contrast These cameras incorporate Casio’s newly developed Super Clear LCD. This produces extremely sharp and vivid images, thanks to its high contrast ratio and its 230,160 dot high resolution. The display can be viewed easily from above, below, left or right thanks to its wide viewing angle, and it is extremely bright, making it easy to see even in daylight.
Auto Shutter function automatically records the moment of a smile or the instant when hand shake ceases Using motion blur detection technology, the camera can automatically take a photo at the instant when hand shake or subject movement ceases. Users can also automatically capture the moment of a smile, the instant when subject movement due to panning ceases, or the moment when their own face fills the frame as they point the camera towards themselves.
AUTO BEST SHOT analyzes scenes to determine an appropriate shooting mode These cameras can automatically analyze the scene to be captured and choose an appropriate shooting mode. The six scenes that can be distinguished are: people, scenery, night scenes, night scenes with people, close-ups, and moving subjects. These cameras were also designed to be very user-friendly, and it is easy to quickly change to another shooting mode associated with the scene type that the camera recognizes.
H.264 video, which can be enjoyed in wide format These cameras utilize the H.264 video standard, which lets users record beautiful movies with the latest high compression technology. Users can enjoy wide format movies in a 16:9 aspect ratio. These cameras also feature a Movie Button for easy movie recording.
