2008年9月9日星期二

Casio EXILIM EX-S20 Review

casio ex-s20 camera

Casio EXILIM EX-S20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its stylish stainless steel case resists de-coloration and it's finished to a high gloss using CASIO's 'Ex Fine Blast Treatment'. Furthermore, a new lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt.


The Exilim's EX-S20 stainless-steel body is well built and nicely finished, though getting a comfortable grip on its tiny dimensions is a bit tricky. Using the hardware and menu-based controls is generally quick and simple.


EX-S20 Features:


  • Although the thickness of these new models remains the same (11.3mm) as the EX-S2, Stack MCM (Multi-Chip Module) chip mounting has made it possible to reduce the surface area of these models by about 10% over previous models.

  • High-capacity Casio NP-20 battery,lithium ion battery.

  • High-speed start-up has the camera ready to shoot about 0.9 seconds after power on (when built-in flash is turned off).

  • A release time lag of only 0.01 seconds (monitor screen and flash off) means that an image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as you press the shutter release button.

  • The camera is ready to shoot again only about one second after you record an image (when built-in flash is turned off).
  • High-speed playback scrolls at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image, making image searches quicker and easier.

  • The macro mode lets you move in up to 30 centimetres for close-ups, perfect for shots of A4 size documents.

  • A lens cover protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and closing whenever the camera is turned on and off.

  • Extended battery performance gives approximately 85% longer continuous recording time than the previous models.

  • A 2 megapixel CCD combines with a new noise reduction process for outstanding image quality, especially when shooting at night.

  • The BESTSHOT mode provides access to 15 pre-installed camera setups in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image you want to record, and the camera's exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.

  • Photo Stand feature lets you view a slideshow of images with the camera on its cradle.

  • Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.

  • World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When travelling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.

  • An alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time. With the EX-M20, you can also include a voice message for playback at the alarm time.

  • Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
    Images are stored in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an album on your computer screen.

  • 10MB of Flash memory comes built in, and a card slot supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).


The EXILIM EX-S20 model is 10% smaller than its predecessors with no sacrifice to function, and retains a resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording facility of up to 60 seconds, (NP-20 battery)extended battery life of 85% over previous models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere, anytime.


This model incorporates a 1.6" TFT LCD screen with a digital interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO's original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-S20 the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be equipped with macro capabilities.



If you've been looking for an ultra-small digicam that can double as a fashion accessory that can turn heads as well as photograph them, take a good look at the Casio Exilim EX-S20; it's a winner.

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