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Review summary: I've been a die-hard SLR user for a very long time, but recently I have been having "photographer's block." Using a very light point-and-shoot camera is bringing a new sense of fun and spontaneity to my photography. So I took this camera with me in my ...

Pros: Lightweight and compact., Metal design., Best Shot mode., Anti-Shake technology.

Cons: No ISO information in EXIF data., Must pack along camera cradle if you travel., Spare battery is not readily available., No optical viewfinder., Image quality suspect.

Verdict: The Casio S500 is an extremely well-built camera that provides incredible features. When you are out and about, this camera can go with you without slowing you down. It fit in my shirt pocket or in my pants pocket, and I was almost tempted to fit it ...

Review summary: Treat your back pocket to this ultra-compact snapper.

Review summary: Casio's $399, 5.1-megapixel EX-S500 may be one of the thinnest zoom-lens-equipped digital cameras you can buy--just 0.6 inch front to back with its 3X zoom lens retracted. That makes it small enough to take with you almost anywhere. Casio offers this ...

Pros: Ultra-thin body Lots of features, such as anti-shake

Cons: Images did not look very sharp

Verdict: At home or in the office, the S500 perches on its small docking cradle, facing rearward. You can set it to display a calendar, with each day you took a photo represented by a small thumbnail image. Alternatively, you can arrange for it to run a ...

Review summary: The EX-S500 is the next generation in the super-slim Exilim Card digital camera series. It is a culmination of Casio's core technologies, combining cutting-edge miniaturization and digital expertise with state-of-the-art movie recording capability.

Verdict: V1.00-V1.01

Review summary: The Casio Exilim EX-S500 is the latest ultra-compact from Casio.

Pros: Attractive styling ; Quick start up ; Low shutter lag ; Plenty of "Best Shot" scene modes ; Excellent LCD screen

Cons: Lack of sharpness in some images ; Color a bit washed out at times ; You need to use the cradle for charging and transferring images to your computer ; Small size may be hard to hold for some ; Flash not very strong

Verdict: Included in the box is the camera, NP-20 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, CA-28 USB cradle, special AC adapter, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, software, and basic reference guide