Typical price: £190
What is it: 10-megapixel compact with 4x wideangle zoom
What we think: Technically advanced, it'd be a great talking point at a Star Trek convention, but its pictures are average
Casio Exilim EX-Z300 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 97 x 58 x 23 mm |
| Weight | 131 g |
| Body material | Metal |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Batteries included | 1 |
| Included cables | USB, AV |
| Included accessories | Charger, wrist strap, software CD |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 10.1 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Effective sensor resolution | 10,100,000 pixels |
| Gross sensor resolution | 10,340,000 pixels |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.3 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Shooting programs | Program, Portrait, Scenery, Portrait with scenery, Self-portrait, Children, Sports, Candlelight portrait, Party, Pet, Flower, Natural green, Autumn leaves, Soft flowing water, Splashing water, Sundown, Night scene, Night scene portrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Collection, Auction, Backlight, High sensitivity, Monochrome, Retro, Twilight, Multi-motion image, ID photo, Business cards, Whiteboard, Silent |
| Analog video format | NTSC, PAL |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2,000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 4 s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.4 fps |
| Exposure metering | Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3EV step |
| White balance | Automatic, Presets, Manual |
| White balance presets | Daylight, Overcast shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Still image format | JPEG |
| Digital video format | MOV |
Lens Systems
| Lens type | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 4.9-19.6 mm |
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 28-112 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
| Focus adjustment | Automatic, Focus Free, Manual |
| Min focus range | 400 mm |
| Lens aperture | F/2.6-5.8 |
| Optical zoom | 4 x |
| Zoom adjustment | Motorised |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| External flash terminal | None |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Soft flash |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | None |
|---|---|
| Display type | TFT |
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 76 mm |
| Display resolution | 230,400 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 11.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | 1x SD memory card |
Connections
| Type | 1x USB/AV |
|---|
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self timer delay | 10 seconds, 2 seconds |
| Remote control | No |
| Microphone | Yes |
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