Casio Exilim EX-Z150 (red)

Description: The Casio Exilim EX-Z150 is an 8.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $145.

Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 0.8 in thickness.Weighing only 4.5 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.In fact, you would usually pay nearly 25% more to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
• Part Number: EX-Z150RD

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 0.8 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 4.4 oz
• Enclosure Color Red

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,290,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 600 sec - Max clip duration, AVI - 320 x 240 - 600 sec - Max clip duration

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 17.9 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 17.9 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 210 Joules - With 1GB card - 4.48 MB, Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 392 - With 1GB card - 2.4 MB, Economy JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 578 - With 1GB card - 1.63 MB, JPEG 3264 x 2176, JPEG 3264 x 1840, JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2304 x 1728, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Soft, Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 6 in - 10.5 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.65 mm - 18.6 mm - F/2.6-5.9
• Focal Length 4.65 mm - 18.6 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 112 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 15.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 15-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.6-5.9
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Built-in help guide, YouTube capture mode, Digital image rotation

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,400 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type Voice recorder

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Strap
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Casio NP-70
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Casio Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.casio.com/
• Address: 570 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Dover, NJ. 07801
• Phone: 1-800-706-2534
• Email: gen_support@casio.com