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Casio Exilim EX-S600 Digital Camera - Silver (6.18 Mp, 3x Opt, 8.3MB Internal Memory, SD/MMC)
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- Display
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- Image Processor
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- Included Software
- Lens
- Shutter
- Storage
- LCD Screen
- Exposure Controls
- Dimensions
- Power
- Flash
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- Other Features
Image Processor
| Number of image sensor pixels | 6 megapixels |
| Image sensor | CCD |
| Maximum horizontal image resolution | 2816 |
| Maximum vertical image resolution | 2112 |
| Image sensor quantity | 1 |
| Image format | JPEG |
| White balance | 0 |
Exposure Controls
| Maximum shutter speed | 2000 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 |
| Bulb setting | 0 |
| ISO equivalencies |
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| Exposure settings | 0 |
| Exposure compensation range | 0 |
| Number of scene modes | 30 |
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Pros
High sensitivity up to ISO 1600
Solid metal case and slim profile
Cons
Lack of a control dial makes operation a
Manual focus is difficult to use
Bottom Line
Ultrathin model boasts long battery life and high ISOs, but lacks a control dial so you have to push too many buttons.
Casio Exilim EX-S600
Exilim EX-S600 Digital Camera - Silver (6.18 Mp, 3x Opt, 8.3MB Internal Memory, SD/MMC) Review, by Richard Baguley March 15, 2006
At just over 0.6-inch thick, Casio's Exilim EX-S600 is one of the thinnest cameras I've seen--it's small enough to slip into a shirt or pants pocket without causing any unsightly bulges. The model costs $350 (as of 2/6/06) and is available in three colors to coordinate with your outfit: "sparkle" silver, "fiesta" orange, and "mistral" blue.
The slinky 6-megapixel camera's image quality is also pretty appealing. In our tests, its shots were of above-average quality, with strong, bright colors that remained true to life. I found the sharpness a bit lacking, however, as fine details were often lost in a haze.
The camera's images were also prone to noise, especially with the ISO setting at its maximum of 400. Areas of flat color had an almost bumpy appearance from the noise in the images. The EX-S600 includes an antishake mode, but it doesn't involve optical stabilization. Instead, it works by boosting the sensitivity of the camera to light, though at a cost--pictures taken in this mode are prone to the same noise problems as the ones taken at high ISO settings. A huge selection of other shooting modes is available, however; you get 34 in all, including an interesting mode that is designed to boost the colors of old photos. Rather than using a scanner for color correction, you take a picture of the old photo and the camera performs the task.
In general, the camera is small, light, and pretty easy to handle, but those with big hands might find its thin profile a bit uncomfortable. With the zoom control situated on the back, gripping the camera can be a little difficult, as it's hard to hold the camera and adjust the zoom. All of the other controls are accessible through buttons on the back, too. Since there's no control dial, however, you end up pushing buttons a lot to reach some features and settings. No controls, except the shutter button, sit on the top of the camera.
Having all the controls on the back can be a bit of a pain, especially because changing shooting modes is a two-handed job (and scrolling through the 34 different modes takes some time if you don't remember where to find the one you want.) The 2.2-inch LCD screen is clear and seems significantly brighter than those on previous Exilim cameras.
Like most cameras, the EX-S600 can also double as a camcorder, shooting movies at up to 640 by 480 resolution at 30 frames per second in MPEG-4 format. The EX-S600 is unusual in that it allows you to use the shake reduction mode while taking movies. There is also a past movie mode in which the camera is constantly recording video, allowing you to effectively start shooting a movie 5 seconds before you press the record button. This feature adds a nice touch, but you do have to remember to set the past movie mode before you can use it.
Battery life is often a compromise with smaller cameras such as this one, but the EX-S600 didn't seem to have this problem. We measured the battery life at 415 shots, pretty impressive considering the small size of its rechargeable lithium ion battery; many larger cameras don't last half as long.
With its fairly good image quality and compact design, the EX-S600 would be a good choice for people who need a camera they can grab and take on the run.
Richard Baguley
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Performance
| Battery Life (minutes) | 227.25 |
| Battery Life Score | Superior |
| Image Quality Score | Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 63 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 53.9 |
| Image Quality, Exposure | 63.9 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 63.8 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 64 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 60 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 29.6 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Shots | 415 |
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Reviewed by: mmmandj
Strengths: Small size; excellent screen; great options to change for different shots.
Overall: I enjoyed the camera and would highly recommend it for anyone. It appares to be better than other cameras that I've used.It's wide screen for viewing is much better than looking through a viewfinder window. The thinness of it also is very appealing.
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Reviewed by: yrkahls023
Strengths: lots of settings, long battery life, rechargeable battery, good image quality when on the right setting, amazing macro shots.
Weaknesses: the automatic image quality is grainy or fuzzy or both, with little clarity. the settings are hard to get right.
Overall: I've only had this camera for a few weeks, but it's a neat little thing. It has a long battery life so I can pretty much take it anywhere, and it's perfect for random snapshots. For some reason mine records sound for 30 seconds afterwards unless you hit 'menu'... but this doesn't happen if 'continual mode' is on. I, personally, didn't think the images were that great... I did better with my kodak easyshare v530, and canon powershot SD600, which happens to be less expensive and equally stylish.
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Reviewed by: pelicann
Strengths: small,sleek design
Weaknesses: no view finder
Overall: i am only a novice regarding digital cameras. this little camera fits my needs as it is small and takes very good pics. i do miss a view finder as i am used to that.i would have liked a more comprehensive manual that would be handy.overall, am happy with my purchase.
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Reviewed by: howyoudoing
Strengths: Super Compact, MPEG-4 Video, Nice Build Quality, Docking Station Included, Nice Selection Of Colors
Weaknesses: Weak Flash (Typical For Compact Camera), Slight Hesitation In Video Due To Frame Rate, Limited Manual Controls
Overall: I purchased this camera because my Nikon DSLR is a little too large to take with me everywhere I go. I wanted something that I could easily place in my pocket with the hope that I might get pictures I would otherwise miss. Well, this camera has not disappointed. It's small enough to carry and you don't realize that you have it with you. I decided to purchase a camera case which does add to the size, but it also provides a little bit of insurance in case you drop it. Ok, enough about the size. So, how well does it work? For picture quality of a compact camera, I'd give it a solid B+. I'm a little spoiled with the performance that I get with a DSLR, so maybe it might seem better to others that do not have a camera with a better overall focusing system. What I mean is that you can take a great picture with this camera, but there is a slightly better chance of getting a picture that is a little off. This isn't a big deal for me, because I'm used to taking several pictures in a row, so I can delete all of the ones that are slightly out of focus or not exposed properly. Again, this is a compact camera, so don't expect every picture to turn out just right. What seems to balance this camera off nicely, is its ability to take decent video in a file size that won't run you out of memory. If you think that you might want to use the video option often, I do suggest getting a larger card. I bought a fast 150x 2GB card and I'm very happy. Plenty of room for video and pictures. Oh, and by the way, I purchased an extra battery, but this thing runs forever. You can probably get away with one and save a few bucks. Back to the video. This thing will not replace your camcorder, but it does do a nice job capturing video that you wouldn't otherwise have without your camcorder. It's just slightly jumpy due to the framerate. Nothing terrible, but noticeable. Just keep that in mind. If you are in the market for a compact camera, be sure to give this one a look. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Reviewed by: jfroberts0823
Strengths: Super small size - easily fits in shirt pocket.Anti-shake feature great for us amatuers.Records movie clips as well.
Weaknesses: Too many menu features/settings to choose from. OK if your a pro.User manual is on CD supplied with camera. Very inconvenient to look up things.
Overall: I am super happy with this camera. Can take it anywhere. Super long life rechargeable battery really usefull. Docking station very convenient. Every bit as good or better than the Canon Elph and less expensive. Would prefer that they include a Secure Digital card to get you started rather than having to run out and buy one.
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