Casio Exilim EX-FH20

Review summary: Trying to buy an all round camera these days is nigh on impossible, with a raft of great options for the want-everything gadget fan to choose from. So how does the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 fair? Can its bridge style and lengthy spec sheet satisfy our tech ...

Pros: Sturdy, great easy to use menus

Cons: Doesn't work well in low light

Verdict: A decent bridge camera, eclipsed by some rather tasty new rivals

Review summary: Bridge-style compact camera with a slew of professional features in its compact body. There's an impressive 20x zoom and a 9MP sensor, but its real selling point is the ability to shoot up to 40fps for still images and 1000fps for video. That's some ...

Pros: The 40fps photo mode is a great addition and lets you snap away, safe in the knowledge you can pick out the best image from the bunch later. Shooting is an absolute breeze thanks to easy-to-use controls and a well-thought-out menu. The compact body ...

Cons: The EX-FH20 needs plenty of light to take the best images, so don't expect too much of it in lower-light conditions. Though the camera can record HD video, it's at 1280x720 not the Full HD of 1920x1080. Unfortunately, when you're recording movie clips ...

Verdict: Nicely balanced and a joy to hold and shoot with, the EX-FH20 is a solid bridge-style camera. It has a range of practical, creative features and provides rich, detailed shots – and its sub-£260 price ensures that this fills the role of a great all ...

Review summary: For non-professional photographers who want to frequently take action shots, the Exilim EX-FH20 is a godsend that helps reduce what seems like guesswork.

Pros: Easy to use; very good overall image quality; good variety of high-speed video capture modes

Cons: Awkward use of the EVF for settings; flash doesn't automatically pop up; can't record audio or zoom while in high-speed video mode; jaggies become more apparent while using zoom in STD/HD movie mode

Verdict: The Exilim EX-FH20 looks and feels like a small entry-level SLR, with its oversized lens and pop-up fill flash, and its big, beefy right-handed grip. But the camera works like a point-and-shoot. The mode dial has only five settings: Flash CS ...

Review summary: With its 20x zoom and high-speed capture mode, the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 is built to handle action shots, especially when you can't get close to your subjects.

Verdict: For nonprofessional photographers who want to take action shots frequently, the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 is a godsend that drastically reduces guesswork. For the photographer with established skills, the Exilim EX-FH20 can be a nice secondary camera, ...