Compare Prices : Casio EXILIM EX Z600 Zoom - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Casio's $299 (as of 6/15/06) Exilim EX-Z600 point-and-shoot is compact, yet has a large, 2.7-inch LCD. The screen isn't quite as sharp as the 3-inch display on Nikon's Coolpix S6, which I reviewed at the same time, but it is significantly brighter (an ...

Pros: Large LCD and lots of control features Well-designed zoom lever

Cons: Zoom function could be more precise Image quality could be better

Verdict: If a low price, long battery life, and a big and bright LCD top your list of camera needs, the EX-Z600 is an excellent fit. If only this camera came with a more extensive software package and delivered higher image quality, it would be even more ...

Review summary: Are you a minimalist wannabe like me? In other words, someone that likes to pretend that you have few things but in reality hoard a ton of stuff in your closets? Then the Exilim EX-Z600 might be the camera for you - simple on the outside but packed ...

Pros: Big, bright LCD screen, Pocket-sized, Lightweight, Very little shutter lag, Image stabilization, Quick startup, Great battery life, Good skin tone

Cons: Case not included, Terrible instruction manual, ON/OFF button a bit small, Pointless digital zoom, Movie mode is hard to find, Noisy images at high ISO settings

Verdict: When evaluating point-and-shoot digital cameras I always adjust my image quality expectations. The Casio Exilim EX-Z600 does nothing to change my point of view and that's fine. This is not a ground-breaking camera. It is, overall, one of the better ...

Pros: Sharp pictures, Low noise, Slim

Cons: Chromatic aberration and undersharpening

Verdict: A slim model that makes an ideal point and shoot for people who want an all purpose camera.

Review summary: With a Super Bright LCD and long battery life, the compact Casio Exilim EX-Z600 has a lot to recommend it.

Pros: Nice, bright LCD ; Nice styling and size (available in silver and black) ; Easy to use ; Very good battery life

Cons: Noisy indoor images ; Zoom mechanism pretty loud ; Can't use optical zoom during movie capture

Verdict: The quick operation, bright LCD, and battery life of the Casio Exilim EX-Z600 are enough to put it on your list for consideration if you're looking for a compact, easy to use, auto-only digital camera. The image quality is good and with a little ...

Review summary: The EXILIM EX-Z600 Zoom offers 6.0 megapixels of resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens and an extra large 2.7-inch Super Bright LCD, all housed in a slim, durable, and pocket-sized package. The Z600's Super Life Battery now has an even longer battery ...