Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Blue)

Description: The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is an 8.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is inexpensive at around $135.

Pros: Has a 0.7 in thickness, which is somewhat thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 3.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.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: Given its inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.In fact, you would normally pay about 35% more to get a ultra-compact camera with comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
• Part Number: EX-Z80BE

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.5 in
• Depth 0.7 in
• Height 2 in
• Weight 3.5 oz
• Enclosure Color Blue

• 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
• 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), Fluorescent light (cool white)
• Digital Video Format H.264
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture H.264 - 848 x 480, H.264 - 640 x 480, H.264 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 12.4 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 12.4 MB )
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, 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 4 in - 8.5 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.1-5.9
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 15.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.1-5.9
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Anti-Shake DSP, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, YouTube capture mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital image stabilization (video mode)

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.6 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 114,960 pixels

• Microphone

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

• Connections

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

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Hand strap
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Casio NP-60
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Violet)

  Price: $339.95

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Pink)

  Price: $348.75

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Lime Green)

  Price: $209.99

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Silver)

  Price: $269.99

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Blue)

  Price: $319.50

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

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  Casio Exilim EX-Z80 (Black)

  Price: $379.99

  Manufacturer: Casio Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.6 in LCD display, 12.4 MB - Integrated

Casio Inc.

Manufacturer profile

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