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| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 5 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 5.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 5.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.8 |
| Focal length equiv | 35 - 105 |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
| Macro focus range | 2.36 in |
| Image stabiliser | No |
| Filter thread | no |
| Folded optics | no |
| 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 |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 2.6 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Self-timer | yes |
| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Microphone type | Mono |
|---|
| Weight | 6.35 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.43 in |
| Height | 2.24 in |
| Depth | 0.91 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | no |
| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 50 |
| ISO maximum | 400 |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen dots | 115000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Maximum resolution | 320 x 240 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 15.0 fps |
| Body type | Ultracompact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 9.3 mB |
|---|---|
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 1.0 |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| AV output | yes |
Casio is expanding is Exilim Zoom range with the announcement of two new additions, the EX-Z50 and the EX-Z55, which maintain a thin body construction and large LCD screens. The aluminium bodied cameras both have a 5.3 megapixel CCD and a 2-inch (Z50) and 2.5-inch (Z55) screen and are 23mm wide. A Photostand features allows users to run a slideshow of images, while the camera sits in its cradle. The Z50 will be priced (£329 ($399) and the Z55 will be £349 ($449).
In our last digital cameras group test, Casio's Exilim EX-S20 took home the main honours. The EX-Z55 doesn't fare so well here, despite offering a 3x optical zoom lens and a 5-megapixel sensor in a
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Features and Controls The EX-Z55 uses a 3-segment telescoping lens that makes it possible to provide 3x (35-105mm equivalent) optical zoom capabilities in an amazingly thin camera configuration. This is an all-glass Pentax SMC lens constructed of 6 elements in 5 groups with a maximum aperture
This is a great-looking, 5-megapixel point-and-shoot with a big screen and so-so photo quality.
Casio's EX-Z55 sports a lightweight aluminium body with a large 2.5-inch colour LCD and small optical viewfinder. It comes with 9.3MB of internal memory (enough for four high-resolution images) and an SD/MMC card slot. The retracting smc Pentax 3x zoom lens is reasonably fast and the camera is supplied with a docking cradle for downloading pictures and recharging the battery.
PC Magazine checks out the Exilim Zoom EX-Z55, Casio's 5 megapixel ultracompact (roughly the size of a credit card in length and width) digital camera which has a large 2.5-inch LCD, good startup time, a 3x optical zoom, uses SD memory cards and a features a decent set of manual controls.
The Exilim EX-Z55's slim shape and big LCD make a winning combination for quick, anytime snap-shooting.
The Exilim EX-Z55's slim shape and big LCD make a winning combination for quick, anytime snap-shooting.
