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Casio Exilim EX-Z50
Reviewed by
Robert Dubbin
on 11/12/2004
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The good: Large, bright LCD screen; intelligent and eye-catching design; solid indoor photo quality.

The bad: Poor outdoor photo quality; no burst mode; few manual features.

The bottom line: A great-looking 5-megapixel point-and-shoot with a big screen and so-so photo quality.

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  • CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
    Detailed editors' rating
      Design : 8.0
      Features : 7.0
      Performance : 7.0
      Image quality : 6.0
      Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
  • Reviewed by:
    Robert Dubbin
  • Edited by:
    Lori Grunin
  • Reviewed on: 11/12/2004
  • Released on: 09/20/2004
Five megapixels? Check. Bright, 2-inch LCD screen? Check. Portable, pleasing design? Check. Like its slightly snazzier brother, the Z55, the Casio Exilim EX-Z50 has a sprightly build and a user-friendly interface. The only difference between the two is that the Z55 has a larger screen (2.5 inches) and costs about $50 more. The camera's rear buttons are laid out differently than on the Z55 but still feel properly placed.

As with the Z55, we like the Exilim Z50's compact design and intuitive menu system. The camera fits large and small hands equally well and is light enough to carry all day, yet heavy enough to give the Z50 a solid feel. For more on what to expect from the Z50, check out our review of the Casio EX-Z55; the two cameras share innards, so the majority of the features are the same. Your decision boils down to whether you're willing to plunk down an extra $50 for a larger LCD, and for many snapshooters, 2 inches may be more than enough.

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