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Casio Exilim EX-Z250

The Casio Exilim EX-Z250 is a compact digital camera, one step down from the top of the Exilim line. This is a lightweight digital camera, capable of still photography, video and audio recording. It uses an anti-blur technology that maintains focus and sharpness of the image. A 3 inch Super Clear LCD monitor removes the need for a traditional viewfinder. According to Casio's website, the 9.1 mega pixels of camera resolution results in delivery of still images with a resolution of 3456x2592. For comparison, a high quality HD TV provides an image resolution of 1920x1080 according to CNET HD TV World. The EX-Z250 has a 4x zoom lens and 4x digital zoom making for an effective zoom of 16x. It can shoot as close as 16 inches out to infinity. It is also capable of shutter speeds of 4 frames per second to capture fast action scenes. This is a camera that can produce professional results in the hands of an amateur thanks to technology and automation.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z250 1
MSRP $249.00
Release date October, 2008
Brand Casio
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1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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mechanical image stabilization
+2agreedisagree

utilizes cheap, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage
+2agreedisagree

affordable price
+1agreedisagree

MPEG-4 video recording
+1agreedisagree

the large screen on the camera and the best shot function makes it very easy to use
+1agreedisagree

the best part of the camera is the "Best Images" feature, which quickly adjusts your camera settings to take certain types of pictures (ie water, dog, action, poloroid, scenic, night, etc.)
+1agreedisagree

1 hour of 640x480 video per 1 Gb of storage!
+1agreedisagree

lot of preset modes
+1agreedisagree

You-Tube friendly mode formats video for use on YouTube... saves me a lot of time
+1agreedisagree

3" LCD display
+1agreedisagree

slim, lightweight design
+1agreedisagree

wide-angle lens
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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does not record video in high definition
+2agreedisagree

cheap body construction
+2agreedisagree

you have to remove the battery to charge it
+2agreedisagree

slow performance
+2agreedisagree

basic point and shoot
+1agreedisagree

4x optical zoom
+1agreedisagree

poor at taking images
+1agreedisagree

better cameras exist for the price
+1agreedisagree

it has a gap between the front and back of the camera; you can actually see inside the camera
+1agreedisagree

flat controls might frustrate some
+1agreedisagree

battery/card slot door opens too easily
+1agreedisagree

some softness and distortion towards the edges of photos
+1agreedisagree

battery life could be better
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • 9.1 mega pixel resolution
  • 3.0 Inch Super Clear LCD
  • 4x Optical Zoom
  • CCD-Shift Image Stabilizer
  • New 3.0 EXILIM Engine
  • Auto Shutter
  • Drag and Drop Videos into iTunes
  • Built in Flash with Red eye reduction
  • Built in microphone and speaker
  • Self timer
  • Overall size 3.8"w x 2.2"h x 0.8"d
  • Weighs 4.2 oz
  • Available in black or silver
  • Accessory Package includes Software • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery

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Casio Exilim EX-Z250

• Casio Exilim EX-Z250SR 9MP 4x Zoom 3-Inch LCD Screen Digital Camera with 28mm Wide Angle Lens CCD-shift Image Optical Stabilizer (Silver)

• Exilim EX-Z250 Silver Digital Camera

UPC: 079767623913

EAN: 0079767623913

MPN: EX-Z250SR

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ralli

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May 31, 2009
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ProSCORE
42
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
7 cons

Pros

  • mechanical image stabilization
  • utilizes cheap, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage
  • 3" LCD display
  • slim, lightweight design
  • wide-angle lens

Cons

  • does not record video in high definition
  • cheap body construction
  • you have to remove the battery to charge it
  • slow performance
  • battery/card slot door opens too easily
  • some softness and distortion towards the edges of photos
  • battery life could be better

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Yale

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May 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • mechanical image stabilization
  • utilizes cheap, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage
  • affordable price
  • MPEG-4 video recording

Cons

  • does not record video in high definition
  • cheap body construction
  • basic point and shoot
  • 4x optical zoom
  • poor at taking images
  • better cameras exist for the price

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vsaxena911

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May 18, 2009
ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • the large screen on the camera and the best shot function makes it very easy to use
  • the best part of the camera is the "Best Images" feature, which quickly adjusts your camera settings to take certain types of pictures (ie water, dog, action, poloroid, scenic, night, etc.)
  • 1 hour of 640x480 video per 1 Gb of storage!
  • lot of preset modes
  • You-Tube friendly mode formats video for use on YouTube... saves me a lot of time

Cons

  • you have to remove the battery to charge it
  • slow performance
  • it has a gap between the front and back of the camera; you can actually see inside the camera
  • flat controls might frustrate some

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