Casio Exilim EX-Z150

Pros: Uses SD Cards ; Simple operation

Cons: Painfully slow operation ; Inconsistent focus ; Poor button placement

Verdict: Casio's latest size- and budget-conscious ultracompact comes in a variety of bright colors with anti-shake, an acceptable zoom range, a wide selection of pre-programmed "Best Shot" settings, and a built-in and easily accessible YouTube capture mode ...

Pros: Uses SD cards ; Quick AF and minimal shutter lag ; Fun to use

Cons: Way too many Best Shot presets ; Awkward button placement for Make-Up and Movie Modes ; Small, touchy d-pad

Verdict: On the surface, then, the EX-Z300 looks and sounds like a lot of other cameras in this class, but some unique features and options may help set it apart

Review summary: I admit that I am a digital camera snob. I always carry around 50 pounds of camera equipment; lenses, bodies (camera bodies, I keep the other ones in the basement) and accessories. Even my compact camera is the biggest and most expensive one I could ...

Verdict: I have only touched the surface of a treasure trove of cool features. Something I really appreciated is that changing any of the most important settings is only one button away, and you don't lose the view. If you press the “set” button, all of the ...

Review summary: The slim, 8-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z150 point-and-shoot camera aims for the teen-friendly sweet spot of slick looks and functionality. For $200, this little camera comes in a variety of bright candy colors, in addition to black and silver. It also ...

Pros: Huge 3-inch diagonal LCD Very easy to use

Cons: Slow to focus and shoot No zoom while shooting video

Verdict: The Casio Exilim EX-Z150 was fun to shoot with. Its wide-angle lens and big screen were a joy, but the camera's shutter lag and slow focus were handicaps that made me use a lot more brain power ("Will this be in focus?") than I'd prefer when taking ...