Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Casio's flagship camera is packed with clever technology including actual face recognition, but do you really need 12 megapixels?

Review summary: Apart from a still modest and pocket-friendly depth of 23mm, Casio's newest camera maintains the Exilim tradition of being roughly the same size as a credit card. Shoehorned into these modest dimensions is a mighty 12.1MP sensor

Pros: Impressive resolution and features, Good colour, contrast and sharpness, Well made

Cons: Flat surfaces don't promote a firm grip, Limited optical zoom range

Verdict: Image sharpness, colour rendition, tonal quality and a 12.1MP sensor, all wrapped up in a slimline package. Focus, exposure modes, and scene modes are versatile, but the lack of 'proper' optical image stabilisation and the 3x optical zoom range cu

Pros: Image quality; image stabilisation; face detection/recognition; build quality

Cons: No zoom during video recording; large image files

Verdict: A 12-megapixel snapper with a selection of enhanced features

Pros: Very sharp pictures, Lots of features, Sturdy design

Cons: Some exposure issues

Verdict: If you subscribe to the theory that more megapixels is better, then Casio's Exilim EX-Z1200 will be right up your alley. Sporting a 12.1 megapixel sensor, it captures extremely crisp pictures and offers a range of manual shooting options combined with a s