Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Theano Nikitas

Reviewed on: 23 March 2005

Tags: Casio, Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600, camera, optical zoom, digital cameras

We like:

Compact for a prosumer camera; excellent feature set; helpful built-in guidance system; pleasing images; solid battery life

We don't like:

No raw mode; visible noise in shadows and at higher ISOs; low-resolution video mode; no bundled SD card

You might also need:

High-capacity SD media card

CNET UK judgement:

The versatile Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 combines a mile-long list of features with solid overall performance

Full review:

As the first of Casio's Exilim digital cameras to carry the Pro designation, the 6-megapixel, 4X-zoom Casio Exilim Pro EX-P600 faces stiff competition from an increasingly crowded field of prosumer models. Luckily, the P600 combines a mile-long list of features with an excellent user manual and built-in guidance system, making it an appealing option for enthusiasts and enthusiastic newcomers alike. The camera lacks a raw-capture mode, and its distracting live histogram takes some getting used to; in addition, the P600's 320x240 movie mode can't match the 640x480 resolution offered on newer cameras. But the P600 offers solid image quality and very good battery life, which, combined with its versatility and accessibility, help to distinguish this model from its higher-resolution competitors. Continue Reading...