Product Description

The high resolution, 10.1 megapixel EXILIM Zoom EX-Z200 features a 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 this camera has been enhanced. It incorporates automatic scene differentiation and allows the shutter to be released automatically. This camera also includes CCD shift anti shake function.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46429 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Casio
• Model: EX-Z200BKEBB
• Dimensions: 1.69 pounds
• Display size: 2.7

Features

• Standard Bundled Casio Accessories - Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (NP-40); AC Adapter/Battery Charger; USB Cable; AV Cable; Strap; Software CD-ROM; Reference Material
• 10.1 Megapixel sensor delivers Still Images - 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432 (3 - 2), 3648 x 2048 (16 - 9), 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480;Movies - 848 x 480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide), 640 x 480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320 x 240 (LP)
• Optical Zoom - 4X / Digital-Zoom - 4X
• Focus Modes - Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus; AF Area - Spot, Multi or Tracking
• Exposure Metering - Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element; Exposure Control - Program AE; Exposure Compensation - -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)

Customer Reviews

Alll around best of this class?
Very good product. The zoom at the wide end is significantly wider than almost all other cameras of this class, and this is much more useful than having more at the telephoto end of the zoom. This is its most compelling feature as far as I am concerned.

Picture quality good for the small receptor size. Battery life is exceptional. Could be the ideal pocket camera.

Long Lasting Battery
This camera comes with a long long lasting battery. I didn't have to charge for 2 birthday parties and half-day trip!!!

Not really
The movies recorded in UHQ-Wide mode are always choppy and the I/O of the camera cannot handle this resolution in movies even though they have this resolution available (UHQ-wide: 848 × 480)

As you go down with the resolution it performs OK.

Also, it does not optically zoom in the video mode. You can only digitally zoom which deteriorates the picture quality. The recorded sound is in mono rather than stereo.

Also, its not obvious how to manually tune the shutter speed other than using the available "best-shot" feature that modifies other setup parameters as well, which is not what you always want to do.

FYI.

I actually ordered this product but have been using my friends camera until it arrives for testing. I am not too impressed.