Casio Exilim EX-Z77 features:
- 7.2 megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 2.6 inch widescreen LCD
- 5 shot per second shooting mode (2MP)
- YouTube capture mode
- Face detection
- Auto-tracking AF system
- Uses SD memory card
- SDHC, MultiMediaCards
Read More Reviews - (updated 16 April ‘08)
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PhotographyReview has reviewed the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and they write -
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 has some of the best features and performance available for a digital camera its size and price. It is so small you can easily take it anywhere. Its 7.2 megapixels of resolution will make excellent prints up to at least 8×10 and acceptably good prints up to 16×20 - providing your image was properly exposed. Easy Mode will allow even the least sophisticated photographer to enjoy taking quality pictures. The LCD and lens are great.”
TrustedReviews - 26 February’08 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and warns the cameras biggest problem is its photo quality. Here is a summary of their review -
“Here’s a fast performer that seems to be comfortable in most photographic situations including low light. It looks good, easy to operate, has a zippy auto focus and is priced right. Yet, its image quality brings the entire deal to a grinding halt.”
ePhotozine - 18 February’08 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and feels it’s just an ordinary camera. Here is a summary of their review -
“While it’s nothing to write home about the camera does what it was intended to do it just does it in an ordinary unimpressive way. that being said the downside are it displays quite a bit of barrel distortion and has only a limited number of ISO settings.”
Cameras.co.uk - 22 November’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and comments that if you’re looking for a cheap digital camera this might, I repeat, MIGHT, be a possibility. Here is an excerpt from their review verdict -
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 is one of the less expensive pocket sized cameras. It is disappointing that the photos it produces are not sharper. Personally I would either pay more for a better quality pocket sized camera or pay the same for a larger camera that takes a better photo.”
CNET - 31 October’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and writes that the camera looks and operates fine but look out for low quality photos. Here is an excerpt from their review -
“At first glance, the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 seems like a very nice camera. It’s small, fast, and full of handy options. Unfortunately, sharp-eyed users will be disappointed by its image quality and scant improvements over the Z75. If you already have a Z75, you don’t really need to shell out the cash for such a minor upgrade.”
About.com - 04 October’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and was impressed with the speed of shooting, even shots taken with the flash. Here is an excerpt from their review;
“You won’t shoot the most dazzling images every time, but this camera provides powerful features for the money. As with other cameras in the Casio Exilim Zoom line, this camera makes it exceedingly easy for even beginners to capture great images.”
Pocket-lint - 19 September’07 - reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and writes;
“While the Casio Exilim EX Z77 is a mid-range model, it has a few classy features that make it look attractive. Better than average image quality help too and the improved face priority AF set up is uncanny.
The price is nice and the handling is the fiddly side of easy so if you really must have optimised for YouTube video capture, the Z77 might be the camera for you and worth a closer look.”
DigitalCameraReview reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and writes;
“The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 continues the tradition of its predecessors - providing a slim, stylish camera at a budget friendly price. It doesn’t win any image quality awards, but does a fair job of it. Excellent battery life and quick performance are also key factors for the photographers at which this camera is targeted.”
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and writes;
“While I was not moved by Casio’s new Exilim Z77, this model does offer image quality that is comparable to other manufacture’s models as well as a plethora of useful pre-programmed “Best Shot” scene modes. Not to mention, one of the easiest to use fully automatic modes (Easy Mode). Taking this into consideration, with an MSRP of US$230 or under, I feel the EX-Z77 offers a good value for an “ultra-compact” 7-megapixel model.”
InfoSync reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and writes;
“The EX-Z77 is slim, solid and practical, a camera you might find yourself taking everywhere. The lack of a dock is disappointing, but both novice and expert point-and-shoot camera users will find themselves satisfied with the size and speed of the device. Images left us wanting better quality, especially under low-light conditions, but the anti-shake features did help a bit, and the Best Mode scenes filled in the gaps in our camera expertise. The menus are a little confusing and could use a little feng shui, but for the most part this is a nice device.”
Digital Trends reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and recommends the camera is best suited for non-critical uses. The reviewer noted the camera really falls apart in low light situations. However, when the light was good the camera produced very nice images with bright and vibrant colors. One item the review thought was a major oversight on the part of Casio is the camera requires a mini USB jack.
Bottom Line: Sleek stylish digital camera that takes great pictures as long as you are in perfect lighting. But beware as soon as you go into low light situations the picture quality goes downhill, fast.
CNET.co.uk reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z77 and feels the camera is as about as ordinary as you can get. Review results found colors were reproduced fairly accurately, auto focus was about average, and what actually took the review off guard was the photos taken at ISO 400 in low light had very little digital noise. With no optical stabilization the outer limits of the zoom showed signs of blur. They did like the YouTube capability and thought is was fun.
Bottom Line: Not a bad camera but as the reviewer indicated, “just an average one.” For this price Casio should have include optical image stabilization.
Sample Test Photos
[Sample Test Photos at Casio]
[Sample Test Photos at PhotographyReview]
[Sample Test Photos at TrustedReviews]
[Sample High ISO Test Photos at ePhotozine]
[Sample Test Photos at Cameras.co.uk]
[Sample Test Photos at Pocket-lint]
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]
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Specifications
[Official Casio Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
DOVER, NJ, JULY 10, 2007 Casio, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of two new digital cameras with the cutting-edge EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module. In conjunction with the release of these cameras, Casio, Inc. announced today their agreement with YouTube to include a unique YouTube Capture mode and bundle software to provide ideal settings for recording, storing and uploading video on the company’s newest EXILIM digital cameras EX-S880 and EX-Z77. This agreement represents an effort by Casio, Inc. to directly engage the YouTube community by simplifying the process of creating and sharing videos.
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