Casio Exilim EX-Z80 review and ratings
Here in the U.K. digital cameras have certainly risen in price in the first half of 2008. So it is something of a pleasant surprise to find a digital camera that fits so easily into a pocket for under £100. Step forward the Casio Exilim EX-Z80.
For such an inexpensive digital camera it is good to see Casio have retained so many of the features you find on their more expensive pocket cameras. This includes a setting for shooting movies as well as a 2.6 inch LCD screen.
One of the factors that always impresses me with Casio Digital Cameras is how easy they are to use. The menu system is well thought out and easy to read. On top of this you have an option to use a small area of the LCD screen to display some of the camera’s key settings. This also makes them easy to change.
As with so many digital cameras the Exilim EX-Z80 is available in a wide range of colours. In this case you have a choice between silver, blue, pink, black, green and shocking pink. It is the first time I have come across two shade of pink to choose from. Personally I’m not sure if this is taking things a bit far!
Another, albeit more expensive, option is the
Casio Exilim EX-Z80. This is even slimmer than the Exilim EX-Z80 and takes a better quality photo.
Rating: Above Average
Summary: I think the Casio Exilim EX-Z80 offers good value for money. Yes picture quality falls short of being outstanding, but it would be unfair to expect a camera in this price bracket to be perfect.
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