Typical price: £210
What is it: A 5-megapixel compact with a big 64mm LCD
What we think: A stylish compact with variable photo quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 November 2004
Tags: Casio, Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z55, optical zoom, priority, battery power
We like:
Large, bright LCD screen; outstanding battery life; intelligent and eye-catching design; solid indoor photo quality
We don't like:
Poor outdoor photo quality; no burst mode; few manual features
You might also need:
High-capacity SD card
CNET UK judgement:
A great-looking 5-megapixel point-and-shoot with a big screen and so-so photo quality
Full review:
At some point, you have to figure that the dominant digital photography trends of smaller cameras, bigger LCD screens, and more megapixels will reach a critical point, and we'll be left with some sort of tiny 12-megapixel monocle. Continue Reading...
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