Casio Exilim EX-Z120
Posted by Steve on February 3rd, 2006
Overview
The Casio Exilim EX-Z120 is an ultra compact digital camera with an impressive resolution of 7.2 megapixel. It is not only equipped with image stabilization, but also offers a large selection of scene modes for the point and shoot photographers, while giving full manual controls to the more advanced photographers.
Available Reviews
- Casio Exilim EX-Z120 at DigiCamReview
- Casio Exilim EX-Z120 review at Megapixel.net
- Casio Exilim EX-Z120 review at Steve's Digicams
Features
Image stabilization
The EX-Z120 is equipped with Casio’s Anti Shake technology which helps to reduce blurred photos, usually caused by camera shake and/or fast moving subjects.
Large 2.0 inch LCD display
Long battery life
The EX-Z120 uses normal AA batteries instead of a battery pack, which means finding replacement batteries is easy and is capable of taking up to 170 photos on a single set of batteries.
Fast performance
Within 1.3 seconds of switching it on the EX-Z120 is ready to take pictures. Photos can be taking in approximately 0.9 second intervals in continuous shooting mode.
Large selection of scene modes
32 scene modes are available to choose from if you want a bit more control over the photo result, but haven’t quite mastered the Z120’s manual controls yet.
Full manual control
More ambitioned photographers can make use of the EX-Z120’s full manual controls, including manual white balance, aperture priority, exposure priority, manual exposure and manual focus.
Specifications
Sensor: 7.2 megapixel, 1/1.8-inch square pixel primary color CCD
Recording Formats: JPEG, AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV (MONO)
Memory: SD memory card/MMC
Movies: 640×480(HQ) / 640×480(Normal) / 320×240(LP)
Lens: 7.9 to 23.7mm (38 to 114mm 35mm equiv.)
Zoom: 3X optical zoom
Focus Mode: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus (movie only), Infinity mode, manual focus)
Macro mode: 10cm
Exposure: Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE, Manual AE
Exposure compensation: Exposure Compensation…－2EV～＋2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter speed: 1/8 to 1/1600 sec.
White Balance: Auto WB/ Fixed (6 modes) / Manual switching
Shooting modes: Snapshot / audio snapshot; Continuous shutter; self-timer; macro; best shot; movie with audio; Voice Recording
Self-timer: 10 sec. or 2 sec., Triple Self-timer
Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Viewfinder: optical
Display: 2.0-inch TFT color LCD, 84,960 pixels (354×240)
Connection: USB 2.0
Audio: Microphone (mono); speaker (mono)
Batteries: Two AA-size batteries
Battery Life: Approx. 170 snapshots (CIPA standards)
Dimensions: 3.54″(W) x 2.36″(H) x 1.07″(D) inches, 8.9(W) x 6(H) x 2.7(D) centimeters
Weight: Approx. 4.87oz, 138 g
Press Release
August 4, 2005, Dover, NJ – CASIO, INC, in conjunction with its parent company CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. announced the release of the latest additions to its EXILIM ZOOM line up with the EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 digital cameras. Designed to be user-friendly, fun, and convenient, as well as featuring CASIO’s renowned EXILIM Engine with Anti Shake DSP, these offerings are intended to introduce the ease and enjoyment of high quality digital photography and world-class performance to anyone, anywhere.
The EXILIM digital camera series represents the culmination of CASIO’s core technologies, combining cutting-edge miniaturization and digital expertise with state-of-the-art photographic capability. As with all digital cameras in the EXILIM series, the new EXILIM ZOOM models feature CASIO’s EXILIM Engine, an image processing module that delivers high quality images, quick operation, and low power consumption, all of which have made EXILIM the camera of choice for many users the world over.
These latest models feature the Anti Shake DSP, which reduces blurring caused by shaky hands or moving subjects, while the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused. High Sensitivity Mode produces clear shots with a bright background without the flash, even when lighting is dim. The EX-Z120 features 7.2 megapixels and 32 BEST SHOT scenes located on a convenient mode dial. The EX-Z110 features 6.0 megapixels and 28 BEST SHOT scene selections.
For enhanced user-friendliness, the mode dial and easy mode menu use simple icon images that make picture taking a snap for beginner digital camera users. EXILIM’s emblematic quick start-up is further made convenient with easily accessible DIRECT ON buttons that enable fast start-up for quick shots or photo viewing. Both models run on AA batteries and have an AV out port allowing quick and convenient image viewing on televisions. The cameras have a 2.0-inch TFT color LCD display as well as a standard optical viewfinder, a 3x optical zoom, and VGA (640×480 pixels) size video recording capabilities. Of course, EXILIM standard features, such as short release time lag, allow pictures to be taken almost instantaneously, so you never miss the important moments. For those who want to enjoy more ambitious photography, these cameras support manual settings such as adjustable shutter speed and aperture for creative photo experiments, satisfying the needs of aspiring minds.
“The Z-110 and Z-120 is Casio’s solution to simplicity,” says John Clough, President of Casio, Inc. “It’s easy to use, making it perfect for people who don’t consider themselves “tech geeks”, and by the same token offers a graduate “manual” level that customers can switch to once they’ve become comfortable with all of our high quality technical features. These are easy-to-use high quality, affordable digital cameras, and Casio is proud to be able to offer the variety that we do in the digital camera arena.”
The Z-110 and Z-120 will be available at retail in the U.S. in early to mid September at an MSRP of $279 and $329 respectively.
The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z110 and EX-Z120 cameras are designed to bring the fun and convenience of digital photography to people everywhere with user-friendly features that are true to CASIO’s tradition of cutting-edge technology, intelligent functionality, and high-quality photography.
(source: Casio)