Casio Exilim EX-Z250 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: When it's time to take pictures, no one wants to fuss over camera settings. It's especially frustrating when you have to set...

Verdict: Casio's EX-Z250 has a ton of preset modes to make it easier for just about anyone to take a nice-looking picture. If you are easily frustrated by gadget controls and settings, the EX-Z250 is for you. And it takes nice pictures, too

Review summary: The Casio Exilim EX-Z250 is a straightforward, pocket sized digital camera. It is available in black, red and silver. One of the biggest plus points is how easy it is to use. It has 10 megapixels and a 4x wide angle zoom lens.

Pros: Options displayed on the right hand side of LCD screen - movie options

Cons: Overall picture quality - closer macro mode

Verdict: I was a bit disappointed with the picture quality produced by the Exilim EX-Z250. Looking at the price tag I think there are cameras with similar specifications offering better value for money.

Review summary: The Casio Exilim z250 ($249.99 list) is one of the first Casio cameras to incorporate the company's new "Engine 3.0" processor, which lets the camera boot up quickly and decreases recycle time between shots. Also, the 3-inch LCD is easy on the eyes ...

Pros: Records standard-definition video in widescreen (16:9) format. Sharp 3-inch screen. Low amounts of noise at high ISO levels. "Makeup level" is a fun feature

Cons: Soft, unevenly focused images. Noticeable shutter lag. Strong amount of color fringing

Verdict: While the Exilim z250 has a lot going for it, including a sharp LCD screen and great video capture, its images have a green cast and are unevenly focused and soft around the edges.

Review summary: Casio may not be the first name that springs to mind when weighing up your next digital compact camera purchase, but it's well regarded by industry insiders for its cameras' user-friendly operation, sturdy build and image quality. Casio cameras don't ...

Verdict: It would have been nice to see some manual exposure control or an aperture-priority option. Nevertheless, both models deliver good-quality snaps. The fact that file quality is so similar and both models have virtually identical handling and operation, ...

Review summary: With the new Auto Shutter function (which uses motion blur detection technology), the camera can automatically take a photo at the instant when hand shake or subject movement ceases. Users can also automatically capture the moment of a smile, the ...

Verdict: The EX-Z250 uses the H.264 video standard, which utilizes the AAC audio codec widely enjoyed in Apple's iPod, etc. It is also possible to record movies in a wide format at resolutions of 848x480. The camera also features a separate Movie shutter ...