Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 (blue)

Manufacturer: Casio Inc. Part number: EX-Z1050BE

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Bottom Line:: If it weren't for the poor LCD, the Exilim EX-Z1050 would be a pretty good camera.

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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 (blue)

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Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
Reviewed on: 05/30/2007

The good: The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel camera has solid image quality, a very fast low-resolution Burst mode, and simple controls.

The bad: Terrible screen.

The bottom line: If it weren't for the poor LCD, the Exilim EX-Z1050 would be a pretty good camera.

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At nearly an inch thick and weighing 5.4 ounces, the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 isn't quite the slimmest member of the Casio Exilim series of digital cameras. It is, however, one of the simplest. Unlike most other Exilims, the EX-Z1050 lacks both mode dial and switch, and holds only a few buttons on its back panel. This simple design betrays the camera's simple feature set. The 10-megapixel EX-Z1050 uses a standard 38mm-to-114mm equivalent 3x zoom lens. Like all Exilims, the EX-Z1050 features Casio's antishake DSP digital-image stabilization and Best Shot scene preset modes. The EX-Z1050 also uses the same control sidebar first seen in the well-received Casio Exilim EX-S770. The sidebar works well with the EX-Z1050's simple design, making almost all commonly used image settings available with a few taps of the direction pad.

The EX-Z1050 sports a 2.6-inch, 115,000-pixel LCD screen. That's a far cry from the 230,000-pixel screens found on a lot of cameras these days. The low resolution makes virtually everything you see through it look soft and grainy. Since the camera doesn't have a viewfinder, you're forced to deal with the disappointing LCD whenever you use it. This makes framing shots difficult, as the coarse, blurry display doesn't clearly show whether the camera has accurately focused.

Despite the bad display, the EX-Z1050 actually shoots pretty well. It performed admirably in our lab tests, with solid shooting speeds and strangely bittersweet Burst mode speeds. After taking 1.4 seconds to start up and capture its first image, the camera snapped shots every 1.9 seconds. With the flash enabled, that time increased to a still-tolerable 2.4 seconds. The EX-Z1050's shutter lagged only 0.5 second in bright light and 1.1 seconds in low light. At full resolution, the camera's burst mode took 0.9 shot per second--respectable for a 10-megapixel camera.

The camera's photos generally look very nice. Colors appear neutral, and pictures stay relatively free of artifacts, save for some purple fringing on the edges of some lighter objects. The photos displayed little noise up to ISO 400, and even at ISO 800 noise remained a fine, fairly unobtrusive fuzz.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 proves how just one flaw can almost ruin an otherwise fine camera. While it takes nice photos and works well, the blurry screen makes framing the simplest shots difficult. For a larger, much more legible screen with the same solid features and small size, consider instead the lower-resolution EX-S770. Another nice choice in this price range is Canon's PowerShot SD1000.

Shooting speed (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate faster performance)

Typical shot-to-shot time

Time to first shot

Shutter lag (typical)

Casio Exilim EX-S770

1.3

1.2

0.4

Canon PowerShot SD1000

1.5

0.5

Casio Exilim EX-Z1050

1.9

1.4

0.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

1.8

1.4

0.3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2K

2.2

2.3

0.7

Typical continuous-shooting speed
(Larger bars indicate faster performance)

In frames per second

Canon PowerShot SD1000

1.7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2K

1.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2

1.1

Casio Exilim EX-Z1050

0.9

Casio Exilim EX-S770

0.7

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Manufacturer: Casio Inc.
Part number: EX-Z1050BE
Description: The fashionable, 10.1 Megapixel Exilim Z1050 offers a host of high-performance features in a compact body. This 10.1 Megapixel digital camera will enable you to capture high-resolution images that reproduce crystal-clear even when printing very large sizes. Equipped with a 2.6-inch wide and bright LCD that is nearly three times brighter than previous models and a 3x optical zoom, this camera will allow you to enjoy a wide viewing angle while feeling closer to your subject. The EX-Z1050 features the new Exilim Engine 2.0 image-processing module with motion analysis technology to reduce blurring and offset camera shake. The camera is outfitted with a Super Life Battery, which will take up to 370 shots on a full charge making it dependable for all of life's unexpected moments. The EX-Z1050 is sure to deliver stunning images!

General
Product Type Digital camera - Compact
Color Blue
Weight 4.4 oz
Width 3.6 in
Depth 0.9 in
Height 2.2 in
Body Material Aluminum
Main Features
Resolution 10.1 megapixels
Sensor resolution 10.1 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/1.75 in
Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 100
Digital Zoom 4 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Special effects Pink, Yellow, Blue, Black & White, Sepia, Red, Purple, Noise, Green
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Overcast, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (daylight), Daylight
Digital video format AVI
Still Image Format JPEG
Color support Color
TV Tuner None
Video Capture AVI - 512 x 384 - 20 sec - With 15MB built-in memory, AVI - 640 x 480 - 12 sec - With 15MB built-in memory, AVI - 320 x 240 - 52 sec - With 15MB built-in memory, AVI - 600 sec - Max clip duration
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory 15.4 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 15.4 MB )
Floppy Drive None
Image Storage Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 21 - With 15MB built-in memory - 720 KB, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 13 - With 15MB built-in memory - 1.15 MB, Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 33 - With 15MB built-in memory - 470 KB, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 19 - With 15MB built-in memory - 790 KB, Normal JPEG 3648 x 2736 : 4 - With 15MB built-in memory - 3.4 MB, Fine JPEG 3648 x 2736 : 2 - With 15MB built-in memory - 6.4 MB, Normal JPEG 3648 x 2432 : 5 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2.97 MB, Fine JPEG 3648 x 2432 : 2 - With 15MB built-in memory - 5.6 MB, Fine JPEG 3648 x 2048 : 3 - With 15MB built-in memory - 4.59 MB, Economy JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 13 - With 15MB built-in memory - 1.12 MB, Economy JPEG 3648 x 2736 : 6 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2.3 MB, Normal JPEG 3648 x 2048 : 6 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2.46 MB, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 7 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2 MB, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 47 - With 15MB built-in memory - 330 KB, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 12 - With 15MB built-in memory - 1.26 MB, Economy JPEG 3648 x 2432 : 7 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2 MB, Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 111 - With 15MB built-in memory - 140 KB, Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 5 - With 15MB built-in memory - 2.99 Byte, Economy JPEG 3648 x 2048 : 9 - With 15MB built-in memory - 1.67 MB, Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 9 - With 15MB built-in memory - 1.62 MB, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 82 - With 15MB built-in memory - 190 KB
Flash memory 15.4 MB - Integrated
Memory soldered size 15.4 MB
Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - F/2.8-5.1
Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Cropping an image, Display brightness control, DPOF support, Audio recording, Anti-Shake DSP, PictBridge support, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, Direct print, Saturation control, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Digital image rotation, Digital image stabilization (video mode), PRINT Image Matching, Date/time stamp, Histogram display
Camera Flash
Effective Flash Range 4 in - 11 ft
Type Built-in flash
Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Auto mode, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Effective flash range 4 in - 11 ft
Features AF illuminator
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type None
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.6 in - Color
Mounting Built-in
Resolution 114,960 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type Digital voice recorder
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV

Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in
Mode Mono
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Lens Systems
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Type Zoom lens
Focal length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
Min Focus Range 15.7 in
Macro Focus Range 10-50cm
Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.1
Optical Zoom 3 x
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Lens construction 5 : 7
Features Aspherical lens
Miscellaneous
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Included Accessories Strap
Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9
Battery
Supported Battery 1 x Casio NP-40 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1300 mAh ( Included )
Software
Type Drivers & Utilities

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