Casio Exilim EX-Z80 - Expert Reviews

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: Face detection mode on this camera can not only simultaneously detect up to ten faces, but when it recognizes any prerecorded faces, it prioritizes them when determining correct focus and exposure. This feature can be useful when ordinary face ...

Review summary: while naturally offering significant enhancements in function and performance, focus on style with a new body shape that keeps height to a minimum and exudes a sense of premium design quality

Pros: Elegant design in six colors, Very small and light, Auto Shutter functions reduce blur, 30 different scene modes, Fun movies modes and H.264/AAC recording, 848 x 480 movies at 30 frames per second

Cons: Low screen resolution, No auto focus illuminator lamp

Verdict: Face detection is all the rage these days as a must-have feature, and the EX-Z80 has it. The camera uses advanced recognition algorithms to identify and properly expose up to ten faces in a picture

Review summary: In January of 2008, Casio introduced the Exilim EX-Z80. It's a small 8-megapixel ultra compact with a list price of US$199. As one of three new members of Casio's "Zoom" family, the EX-Z80 replaces the 7.2 megapixel Exilim EX-Z77 which we reviewed ...

Pros: Elegant design in six colors, Very small and light, Auto Shutter functions reduce blur, 30 different scene modes, Fun movies modes and H.264/AAC recording, 848 x 480 movies at 30 frames per second

Cons: Low screen resolution, No auto focus illuminator lamp

Verdict: The US$199.95 Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a nice update to the older EX-Z77. It now offers 8.1 megapixel resolution in a very attractive and very small package. A number of new features have been added. Auto Shutter greatly reduces blur in certain shooting ...

Pros: Compact, lightweight. Good auto mode. Best Shot modes worked well, helped out.

Cons: Image quality is subpar. Interface is a tad awkward. Camera is at the bottom of the barrel in terms of features.

Review summary: while naturally offering significant enhancements in function and performance, focus on style with a new body shape that keeps height to a minimum and exudes a sense of premium design quality

Cons: Low screen resolution, No auto focus illuminator lamp

Verdict: Face detection is all the rage these days as a must-have feature, and the EX-Z80 has it. The camera uses advanced recognition algorithms to identify and properly expose up to ten faces in a picture