Casio Exilim EX-Z750

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Announced just before PMA in February 2005, the EX-Z750 is the latest addition to the top of Casio's popular 'Exilim' line of ultra-compact point-and-shoot cameras. It joins models such as the Canon SD500 and Sony DSC-P200 in one of the most fiercely ...

Pros: Good resolution and good results (see below), Comprehensive feature set with real photographic control, Wide selection of scene modes, Excellent user interface, Excellent all-metal construction, Good white balance, Very compact, Low luminance noise at ...

Cons: Images at default settings over-sharp, over-contrasty and over-saturated, Macro mode doesn't get as close as some competitors, Some problems with exposure in wide dynamic range scenes, Visible color noise at ISO 400, Mediocre burst mode, Very under ...

Verdict: Given that the majority of ultra-compact 7 megapixel cameras share the same CCD sensor, have similar lenses and processors, and have enough pixels that any small differences in resolution and noise will only be visible when you produce big ...

Review summary: The skinny on a pixel-heavy, fun-filled glam cam

Review summary: Casio's $450 Exilim EX-Z750 will suit almost any photographer hunting for a small, pocketable camera. Occasional photographers will find automatic ...

Review summary: Casio's $450 Exilim EX-Z750 will suit almost any photographer hunting for a small, pocketable camera. Occasional photographers will find automatic settings and plenty of scene modes to help them get better shots, while experienced shooters will ...

Pros: Very quick startup Many manual controls

Cons: Zoom control is imprecise

Verdict: The camera's only connector attaches it to the included docking cradle. The cradle's two buttons let you upload images to your PC or print on a PictBridge-compatible printer; Casio also provides an AV cable for viewing your photos on a TV set. Because ...

Review summary: Let me start out by saying that I loved using the EX-Z750. The small size, speed, and 7-megapixel CCD add up to a more than competent package. Casio was one of the first camera manufacturers to realize that they needed to improve camera responsiveness ...

Pros: Truly pocket-sized, Big LCD, Best Shot mode with illustrative images and descriptions, Fast start-up and quick shutter response, Accurate, saturated color, Awesome battery!

Cons: Exposure control a bit awkward, LCD hard to see in bright sunlight, Awkward, two-button playback control, Somewhat harsh, contrasty image quality, No ISO info in EXIF data

Verdict: As I said in my introduction, I really enjoyed using the Casio Exilim EX-Z750. I've even thought about buying one for myself. It has a great list of features, including a lot of manual controls as well as great point-and-shoot functionality. But what ...