Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.28 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 10.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 5.4 |
Focal length equiv | 38 - 114 |
Autofocus | Spotus |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 2.36 in |
Image stabiliser | Electronic |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Camera shutter type |
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Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.6 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Scene modes | Fireworks |
Self-timer | yes |
3D support | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.9 oz |
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Width | 3.62 in |
Height | 2.3 in |
Depth | 0.88 in |
Battery life (max) | 13.0 h |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | no |
Calendar | yes |
Album organization | yes |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 50 |
ISO maximum | 400 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 800 |
Maximum image resolution | 3648 x 2736 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.8 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230400 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 25.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 8.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
AV output | yes |
Announced back in April, the Casio EX-Z1000 was the first compact to break the 10 megapixel barrier, though it was soon followed by a cascade of models featuring what we presume to be the same (Sony) 10.3MP 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor. Headline-grabbing double digit pixel count aside this is pretty standard Exilim fayre; friendly operation and ease of use, 3x optical zoom and stylish, slim, all-metal body. The 2.8-inch 16:9 aspect ratio wide screen LCD is unusual, but at its heart this is a point-and-shoot model in the truest sense, albeit one with more than a dash of style. So is the EX-Z1000 a giant leap forward or a simple case of a megapixel too far? Let's find out, starting as ever with the headline features:
This little high-res shooter puts big images in a small package. Read more in our review.
Ultra-high resolution presents technical challenges to a prestige point-and-shoot camera with some interesting and useful functions. We can't understand why Casio put a 10-megapixel imager into its new slimline digicam, the EX-Z1000. By our calculations, each photosite on this chip has an area of just under two microns square. This will challenge the on-board image processor and is likely to produce a narrower dynamic range and more image noise than lower-resolution models. By comparison, the photosites on Sony's DSC-R1 or Nikon's D200 models are much larger at just over 6.8 microns square.
Who says you need to rob the bank to get your hands on a 10-megapixel camera? The new Casio EX-Z1000 can be had for under $400.
This camera is a good choice if you want a high resolution compact camera, combining style, size and image quality into a single package.
Casio EX-Z1000 review, find out how the EX-Z1000 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
With digital compact cameras now passing the 10MP threshold, we decided to put the top five models to the test in order to help you determine which one may be right for you.
Just when you thought the megapixel race was over...
Who says you need to rob the bank to get your hands on a 10-megapixel camera? The new Casio EX-Z1000 can be had for under $400.
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Review posted 6/19/2006 Click on the EX-Z1000 to take a QTVR tour The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1000 packs a powerful punch in a sleek, compact package. Small enough to be held in the palm of the hand, its 10.1 megapixel digital camera still captures super high-resolution images that reproduce crystal-clear