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Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1200 review

A compact and bijou snapper from the prodigious watchmaker

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2007-08-27August 27th 2007

Price at launch £147.99
Dimensions 93.3 x 58.5 x 22.4
Weight (g) 152
Auto Shut-off Yes
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity AV Output, USB
Display Size 2.6
Display Technology TFT LCD
Effective Pixels 12.1
Exposure Modes Aperture, Children, Manual, Portrait, Programme, Scenery, Shutter
Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro, Soft Flash
Focusing Modes 9 Point AF, Auto, Infinity, Macro, Manual
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 400, 80, 800
Image Formats EXIF, JPEG
Image Sensor Type 1/1.7inch CCD
Longest Shutter Speed 1/2
Max Aperture 2.8
Max Focal Length 114
Max Movie Recording Resolution 848 x 480
Max. Captured Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
Memory Types MultiMedia Card, SD, SDHC
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi-Pattern, Spot
Min Aperture 5.1
Min Focal Length 38
Movie Mode Yes
Optical Zoom 3
Software Provided Drivers and utilities
Video Capture Framerate 30
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
LCD Display? Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 4000
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 3000

Product Summary

Exilim Zoom EX-Z1200

Price at launch

£147.99

For

>

Impressive resolution and features

Good colour, contrast and sharpness

Well made

Against

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Flat surfaces don't promote a firm grip

Limited optical zoom range

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