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Casio Exilim EX-Z850

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Announced just before PMA in February 2006 - almost exactly a year to the day after the camera it replaces - the EX-Z850 is Casio's latest ultra-compact flagship model, offering a huge feature set in a very slim, all-metal body. The EX-Z750 was very well received when it was launched, and remains to this day the most highly-specified 7MP ultra-compact on the market. The EX-Z850 doesn't change the basic formula much but does offer a raft of small improvements; there's an extra megapixel, a couple new Best Shot modes, improved screen brightness, a more powerful flash (with some extra modes) and a movie light. As is becoming standard on this type of camera the Z850 also includes a 'high sensitivity' mode, with up to ISO 1600 on offer.Read more
With its combination of fun and functional features in a pocket-sized package, this 8MP from Casio ($320 street) is one camera to make the whole family happy.Read more
Review posted 6/19/2006 Click on the EX-Z850 to take a QTVR tour The EXILIM EX-Z850 Zoom offers 8.0 megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch Super Bright LCD, all housed in a slim, durable, and pocket-sized package. The Z850's battery now has an even longer life,Read more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • broad feature set and tunable performance
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • the brightest highlights are often washed out
  • the camera lacks a slow-sync mode
  • exposure modes are a little more conventional

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 5.1
  • Multi point
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Casio Exilim EX-Z850 - Pros & Cons

Casio Exilim EX-Z850

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • broad feature set and tunable performance
  • solid and well-built
  • ease of use and fun best shot modes
  • Star Filter is also fun
  • fast and accurate in most situations

Cons

  • the brightest highlights are often washed out
  • the camera lacks a slow-sync mode
  • exposure modes are a little more conventional
  • JPEG artifacts often appear in uniform
  • low-contrast areas
  • the occasional cyan cast
  • It will slow down without AF assist in low light
  • old-time silent movie mode

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2816x2112
  • 2304x1728
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.1
Focal length equiv38 - 114
AutofocusMulti point
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range3.94 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.3
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.59 oz
Width3.5 in
Height2.3 in
Depth0.93 in
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Power
Battery life (max)8.2 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
Calendaryes
Album organizationyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO1600
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum400
Boosted ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115200
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage8.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo

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Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5
Based on 6 reviews
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Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Review
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DPReview
Published: 24.04.2006
Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Review

Announced just before PMA in February 2006 - almost exactly a year to the day after the camera it replaces - the EX-Z850 is Casio's latest ultra-compact flagship model, offering a huge feature set in a very slim, all-metal body. The EX-Z750 was very well received when it was launched, and remains to this day the most highly-specified 7MP ultra-compact on the market. The EX-Z850 doesn't change the basic formula much but does offer a raft of small improvements; there's an extra megapixel, a couple new Best Shot modes, improved screen brightness, a more powerful flash (with some extra modes) and a movie light. As is becoming standard on this type of camera the Z850 also includes a 'high sensitivity' mode, with up to ISO 1600 on offer.

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Camera Review: Casio Exilim EX-Z850
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Popular Photography
Published: 17.12.2008
Camera Review: Casio Exilim EX-Z850

With its combination of fun and functional features in a pocket-sized package, this 8MP from Casio ($320 street) is one camera to make the whole family happy.

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio EX-Z850 Review - Steve's Digicams
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steves-digicams.com
Casio EX-Z850 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 6/19/2006 Click on the EX-Z850 to take a QTVR tour The EXILIM EX-Z850 Zoom offers 8.0 megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens and a large 2.5-inch Super Bright LCD, all housed in a slim, durable, and pocket-sized package. The Z850's battery now has an even longer life,

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio Exilim EX-Z850
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Casio Exilim EX-Z850
4.5

More adjustable controls than any other slimline digicam plus above average imaging performance.Casio has packed a surprising number of controls and functions into its Exilim EX-Z850 camera, which has an 8.1-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. The sensor is larger than average, promising a wide dynamic range and low image noise. The camera's well-designed, all-metal body sports a bright, 2.5-inch LCD, a very small optical viewfinder and a mode dial with eight positions.

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio EX-Z850 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 21.02.2006
Casio EX-Z850 Review

Casio EX-Z850 review, find out how the EX-Z850 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 - digital camera
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CNET
Published: 24.04.2006
Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 - digital camera

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