Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 is one of the better pocket sized digital cameras. In many ways it is a no frills camera, but this helps to make it relatively easy to use. You can make large prints with this 12 megapixel camera. It has a 3x optical zoom lens.

Pros: Simplicity - simple design - sharpness of photos

Cons: Variable shutter lag - shutter lag with flash - can take dark photos in lower light

Verdict: I was surprised at the sharpness of the photos this camera managed to take. It is certainly above average in that area. I also liked the colours it produced. There is a concern over inconsistent shutter delay and when the flash is on the response of the c

Review summary: Casio's flagship camera is packed with clever technology including actual face recognition, but do you really need 12 megapixels?

Verdict: The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 is a technological marvel, a pocket-sized compact camera packed with advanced features and useful creative options. It has superior build quality, good handling and class-leading performance, and decent image quality. The only re

Review summary: Casio's newest camera maintains the Exilim tradition of being roughly the same size as a credit card

Pros: Impressive resolution and features, Good colour, contrast and sharpness, Well made

Cons: Flat surfaces don't promote a firm grip, Limited optical zoom range

Verdict: Tracking mode, the camera analyses both the velocity and vector of a moving subject and, as well as adjusting focus continuously, adjusts the ISO and shutter speed if necessary, in an attempt to freeze fast-moving targets. All the focus modes worked effec

Review summary: Apart from a still modest and pocket-friendly depth of 23mm, Casio's newest camera maintains the Exilim tradition of being roughly the same size as a credit card. Shoehorned into these modest dimensions is a mighty 12.1MP sensor

Pros: Impressive resolution and features, Good colour, contrast and sharpness, Well made

Cons: Flat surfaces don't promote a firm grip, Limited optical zoom range

Verdict: Image sharpness, colour rendition, tonal quality and a 12.1MP sensor, all wrapped up in a slimline package. Focus, exposure modes, and scene modes are versatile, but the lack of 'proper' optical image stabilisation and the 3x optical zoom range cu