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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 984 reviews of Casio Exilim EX-Z80 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 551785 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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digitalcameraroundup.com
Summary: The US$199.95 Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a nice update to the older EX-Z77. It now offers 8.1 megapixel resolution in a very attractive and very small package. A number of new features have been added. Auto Shutter greatly reduces blur in certain shooting ...
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macworld.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The tiny Casio Exilim EX-Z80 packs a lot of features for £129 (cheaper if you shop around), going above and beyond much of its competition. It's about the length and width of a credit card and just half an inch thick. Encased in a combination of sleek ...
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 75
Summary: Alas, like most cameras in the sub-$200 range, this Exilim doesn't have crystal-clear optics. Though color was very good and easy to alter with the camera's white balance and filter settings, photos lost sharpness at their outer edges, artifacts ...
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digitalcamerareview.com
Summary: Turns out Casio is "one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the world," established in 1957. That's barely two years before Nikon introduced their now-iconic 35mm "F" SLR, and if I read Casio's history correctly, it would be another 45 ...
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pcmag.com
Editors' rating: 50
Summary: The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a tiny point-and-shooter with great looks and a riot of scene modes, but it shoots mediocre video and problematic photos.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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CNET product brief
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 very inexpensive at around $125.
Pros: Has a 0.7 in thickness, which is considerably 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: Built 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 very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
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