Casio Exilim EX-S600 (blue)
Manufacturer: Casio Inc. Part number: EXS600BEEBB
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- Product series
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- Bottom Line:
- Though it's a stylish, easy-to-use ultracompact with good movie-capture capabilities, mediocre photos limit the Casio Exilim EX-S600's appeal.
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CNET editors' review
Casio Exilim EX-S600 (blue) price range: $229.99
- Reviewed by: David D. Busch
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 03/20/2006
- Released on: 12/31/2005
The good: Ultracompact design; a huge selection of scene modes; excellent movie capabilities.
The bad: Mediocre photo quality; no true burst mode; poor LCD visibility in bright light.
The bottom line: Though it's a stylish, easy-to-use ultracompact with good movie-capture capabilities, mediocre photos limit the Casio Exilim EX-S600's appeal.
User reviews
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disapointing, and not worth it.
by kpie2point0 on December 30, 2006
Pros: small size, lots of settings, anti shake, low price
Cons: terrible pictures that blured, falling apart, small buttons
Summary: when i got this camera for Christmas, i though hey, its small, lots of settings, an LCD screen, and i was so excited. i went to a park and took ...
Summary: when i got this camera for Christmas, i though hey, its small, lots of settings, an LCD screen, and i was so excited. i went to a park and took tons of pics. when i got home and looked at it in Iphoto, i was VERY disappointed. the pictures are grainy, sometimes they just look like blotches of color, the pictures were very unclear, and just disappointed me all the way. after returning it i went for the more expensive but MUCH nicer canon power shot SD900. now i can see that even though it was MUCH more expensive 450-500 dollars, the camera takes pictures that are amazing compared to the casio.
i knew the pics on the casio weren't going to be superb, but i was expecting more than a blurry mess, and that is all that i got. don't waist your money. even though it is small and a good price, you will be disappointed even for a quick shot camera. if you want a good camera get a canon or a sony, both which i use and they are great.
the casio also felt like it wasn't made as nice as my canon. the top metal peace around the on/off button popped up the day i got it. and it also has a very small and hard to get on/off button.
all in all this camera will deliver horrible pics, and if you want a great small compact camera, go for the canon SD900 which is 10 mega pixels and takes pictures as clear as glass. if you want something a little cheaper, i would recommend the SD800 also, which is very nice too.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lens will break
by lycn4717 on June 27, 2008
Pros: slim, fast shutter, lots of functions
Cons: lens breaks, functions get confusing, buttons too sensitive
Summary: great camera, up until after 1 year, and now the lens doens't work. It wont focus, leaving you with a blurry camera.. and when you want to capture those "...
Summary: great camera, up until after 1 year, and now the lens doens't work. It wont focus, leaving you with a blurry camera.. and when you want to capture those "kodak moments" you're SOL!!
I'm very angry at this camera now. I believe the problem are the buttons, because even if in a case, if the buttons get tapped, the lens will Shoot out, and if its in the case or pocket, it'll just smash against itself, probably leading to why this camera will have lens problems later. -
A good everyday pocketable quick snap camera.
by Govvy on March 26, 2008
Pros: Good anti shake and a good selection choice of modes.
Cons: Zoom in quality isn't that good. Shot capture can be destored at times.
Summary: For the basic camera needs this is perfect. You can slide it easily into a pocket and have it hidden away. There are a number of features which help the ...
Summary: For the basic camera needs this is perfect. You can slide it easily into a pocket and have it hidden away. There are a number of features which help the process but always the best selections.
Obviously this is no professional camera and I think some people would assume it should be better than it is. I for one knew what I was buying. A fairly good camera which is easy to use, manage and keep hidden. It has a nice size screen and does change contrast when viewing in poor lighting to help you see the image better on the screen.
If you have added a 2GB SD in this little guy you can also take a enough pictures and short movies to have plenty of space left over. You must beware which settings you are taking on know. Obviously for best quality and best zoom you go to have the camera set to max. But you don't always need to do so. Because for the basic shot lower settings can be just as good. And no matter what Cnet guy said, the quality is pretty good when you start printing out. -
Good Compact camera
by wonder1872001 on February 22, 2008
Pros: small fast battery life dock
Cons: 6mp, have to bring dock to charge it
Summary: I feel the editor that did the video review was very biased. And did not do it professionally at all. He says it has video mode if you do that ...
Summary: I feel the editor that did the video review was very biased. And did not do it professionally at all. He says it has video mode if you do that type of stuff...well I feel its a very good feature for a camera to have video mode bc sometimes we don't always tote along our camcorders. Aside from that though I have a silver one that I ended up giving to my fiance and then I bought the 10mp model bc I liked the casio so much... the only problem is after you drop it a few 10 20 times it won't power on. lol. awesome product.
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Love this Camera
by vannoste on August 1, 2007
Pros: small, sleek, easy to use, good quality pictures, tons of settings, clear LSD screen, long battery life
Cons: breaks easily if not taken care of
Summary: Perfect camera!
I recently bought a new one, the EX-Z75 and am dissapointed. Liked this one SOOO much more. I Definitely reccomend this!Summary: Perfect camera!
I recently bought a new one, the EX-Z75 and am dissapointed. Liked this one SOOO much more. I Definitely reccomend this! -
CNET EDITORS RATING MUCH TOO LOW
by jogro22 on September 3, 2006
Pros: great picture quality, small size, easy to use
Cons: none that i can think of
Summary: I have had this camera for about a month and I love it. I took it on vacation and it took amazing pics of scenary, even during low light situations ...
Summary: I have had this camera for about a month and I love it. I took it on vacation and it took amazing pics of scenary, even during low light situations like sunsets. The movie quality is also very good. The flash can light up and entire room and you can control the intensity of the flash so it wont be too bright. Im also a college student so it is great to take when going out because the size is so unbeleivably small. It is almost the exact size of motorola razr and no other quality cameras come close to being this small. Overall I think it was given a poor rating because it may not have professional picture quality in all lighting situations, but if you want professional quality than buy a professional camera. If you want a tiny camera that takes awesome pictures and movies than buy this camera
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Do not purchase this camera
by jnthnp on August 24, 2006
Pros: Size, anti-shake, extensive list of scene modes, price
Cons: unusable photos, must use dock,
Summary: The photos taken with this camera is simply unacceptable, even the novice photographer will shun at the photos taken by this camera. Besides its size and anti-shake feature, I can'...
Summary: The photos taken with this camera is simply unacceptable, even the novice photographer will shun at the photos taken by this camera. Besides its size and anti-shake feature, I can't see anything else good about this camera. Besides, even if your photos are saved by the anti-shake, you wouldn't want anyone to see those pictures, because noise is well, pretty much everywhere. I didn't take too many photos before I took it back, but noise was creeping about even in bright shots. This camera is, simply put, a joke.
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Will Greenwald is an idiot
by GLuv on July 25, 2006
Pros: Size, best shot modes, movie mode
Cons: Sensitive to movement even with image stabilizer, no view finder
Summary: Will Greenwald (assistant whatever) who reviewed this camera, stated it has a panaramic and an auction mode, of which it has NEITHER.... Now that I've got that off my ...
Summary: Will Greenwald (assistant whatever) who reviewed this camera, stated it has a panaramic and an auction mode, of which it has NEITHER.... Now that I've got that off my chest, I LOVE this camera. You can't beat the size, image quality is not as bad as most reviews say it is. The best shot modes are awesome. I've never had a problem with the LCD in bright sunlight.
That said, it can be a bit sensitive to movement, so be sure after automatically focusing on your subject you hold still. This really has not been a major problem for me though... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA! -
Great for travel and nice pics
by jasoncuz on June 30, 2006
Pros: small lots of pics on a charge nice photo quality
Cons: flash tends to wash out subjects
Summary: I have had the S600 before it was available in the states. I purchased from Japan over the net. It has surpassed my expectations. I formally had a Canon S70 ...
Summary: I have had the S600 before it was available in the states. I purchased from Japan over the net. It has surpassed my expectations. I formally had a Canon S70 which was superb but this little thing takes pics as good in most cases and it fits in my pocket and I forget it is there. Great for travel and snapshots. The flash tends to wash out subjects. Movie capability is nice but I almost never use that function. One real complaint is that it didn't come with a memory card. You need a memory card. The camera has internal memory enough to saveabout 5 pics. I do not regret my purchase what so ever.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
- Part number: EXS600BEEBB
- Description: The EXILIM CARD EX-S600 series is the next evolution in the popular line of ultra-slim card-sized high-resolution digital cameras of CASIO. In addition to 6 mega pixel photos, a major addition to this line is the EX-S600's ability to reduce camera shake instantaneously when recording quality MPEG-4 movies. The EX-S600's ability to take state-of-the-art movies instantly and easily adds to the versatility and fun of this powerful and high quality digital camera. The EX-S600 fits conveniently in any pocket to go wherever you go, ready to quickly capture special moments. No matter how spontaneous the situation, the EXILIM engine's Anti Shake DSP reduces blurring caused by shaky hands and/or moving subjects, and the Auto Macro and Quick Shutter functions ensure that photos are properly focused. In addition to enhanced resolution, the EX-S600's 3X zoom and increased battery life allowing up to 300 shots per battery charge provide significant photographic flexibility. The BEST SHOT menu includes the new Revive Shot, created specifically for taking digital pictures of old album photos. Revive Shot adjusts for obliquity as well as brightly refreshes faded colors. Whether framing a shot, reviewing images, or watching movies, everything is brighter when displayed on the adjustable 2.2 inch LCD-approximately twice as bright as previous models, making it ideal for outdoor use. Small enough to conveniently carry wherever you go, the EX-S600 has one-touch buttons that allow quick start up of the camera to view images and take pictures, as well as one for taking movies, all designed to quickly capture special moments. The EX-S600 connects easily to a TV or PC via the multi cradle, which also doubles as the battery charger. The EX-S600 continues the EXILIM CARD tradition of offering cutting-edge technology packed into a small, slim, and stylish body. With high quality photos, advanced movie recording capabilities, and a tremendous range of remarkable functions, CASIO once again exceeds expectations by providing a conveniently portable means of preserving memories to be cherished for a lifetime.
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights With a slim profile of 0.6 in., this camera fits easily into a pocket or purse. Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 4.1 oz
- Enclosure Color Mistral blue
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 6,180,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Pet, Food, Text, Flower, Scenery, Sundown, Children, Fireworks, Anti shake, Back light, Collection, Night scene, Sports mode, White board, Party/indoor, Autumn leaves, Natural green, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Splashing water, High sensitivity, Soft flowing water, Candlelight portrait, Portrait with scenery, Night scene with portrait, Business cards and documents
- Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- 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
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- Digital Video Format MPEG-4
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 24 sec - With 8.3MB built-in memory, AVI - 320 x 240 - 66 sec - With 8.3MB built-in memory
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 8.3 MB )
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 2 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 3 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 6 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 2 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 3 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2816 x 1872 : 7 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 3 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 4 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 9 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 4 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 6 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 11 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 6 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 9 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 18 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 21 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 31 - With 8.3MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 57 - With 8.3MB built-in memory
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 1.3 ft - 9 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm - F/2.7-5.2
- Focal Length 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 15.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 15-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.7-5.2
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, MOTION PRINT, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.2 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 84,960 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
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, 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Photohands, Photo Loader, Ulead VideoStudio, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS 9, Apple Mac OS X 10.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.3, Apple Mac OS X 10.4
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Carrying strap, Docking station
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Casio NP-20
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )
Product series
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Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.2 in LCD display, 8.3 MB - Integrated
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Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.2 in LCD display, - Integrated
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Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 2.2 in LCD display, - Integrated
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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