Based on a production Casio EX-Z1000
Announced back in April, the Casio EX-Z1000 was the first compact to break the 10 megapixel barrier, though it was soon followed by a cascade of models featuring what we presume to be the same (Sony) 10.3MP 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor. Headline-grabbing double digit pixel count aside this is pretty standard Exilim fayre; friendly operation and ease of use, 3x optical zoom and stylish, slim, all-metal body. The 2.8-inch 16:9 aspect ratio wide screen LCD is unusual, but at its heart this is a point-and-shoot model in the truest sense, albeit one with more than a dash of style. So is the EX-Z1000 a giant leap forward or a simple case of a megapixel too far? Let's find out, starting as ever with the headline features:
- 10.1 million effective pixels CCD Sensor
- Large 2.8 inch, wide and bright display
- 37 scene modes
- High Sensitivity mode (up to ISO 3200)
- Anti-shake mode (up to ISO 800 at full resolution)
- Fast startup and operation
- 9-point multi-AF
- VGA movie mode
- Multi-function cradle can be used to recharge the battery, connect to a PC to download images, and connect to audiovisual equipment. The cradle also has as a photostand function, allowing users to view an image slideshow.
Z-1000 specifications
Street price | US: $370 UK: £220 |
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Body Material | Metal and plastic |
Sensor | • 1/1.8 " Type CCD |
Image sizes | • 3648 x 2736 |
Movie clips | • JPEG (Exif v2.2) |
File formats | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) RAW • AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Lens | • 38 - 114mm equiv |
Image stabilization | High ISO 'anti shake' mode |
Conversion lenses | None |
Digital zoom | up to 4x |
Focus | • Contrast type AF (selectable between spot, multi) • Auto • Macro • Pan focus (movie) • Infinity mode • Manual focus |
AF area modes | • 9-point Multi AF • Spot AF |
AF assist lamp | Yes |
Focus distance | • Auto Focus: 40cm - infinity • Macro: 6cm - 50cm • Manual: 6cm - infinity |
Metering | • Multi-pattern • Center weighted • Spot • Program AE |
ISO sensitivity | • Auto (Max ISO sensitivity 800 when using Anti-Shake BEST SHOT mode, or 3200 when using High Sensitivity BEST SHOT mode) • ISO 50 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 |
Exposure compensation | • -/+ 2EV • in 1/3 EV steps |
Exposure bracketing | -0.5 EV, 0, +0.5 EV |
Shutter speed | • 1/2 to 1/2000 sec (Normal) • 4 to 1/2000 sec (Night scene) |
Aperture | F2.8 - 5.6 |
Modes | • Still • Still with audio • Continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash, zoom continuous) • Movie with audio • Voice recording |
Scene modes | 37 BEST SHOT modes |
White balance | • Auto |
Self timer | • 10 or 2 secs • Triple self-timer |
Continuous shooting | Continuous 0.5 fps (Limited only by size of card) High Speed (3fps, 3 frames) |
Image parameters | Sharpness, saturation, contrast |
Flash | • Built-in • Auto • On • Off • High Power flash • Soft flash • Red eye reduction • Range: 0.1m - 3.6m (wide), 0.4m - 1.1m (tele) |
Viewfinder | None |
LCD monitor | • 2.8-inch TFT • 230,400 pixels • Wide screen |
Connectivity | • USB 2.0 (full speed) • AV out • Via included cradle |
Print compliance | PictBridge, PIM, DPOF, EXIF print |
Storage | • SD/MMC compatible • 8MB internal memory |
Power | Lithium-ion NP-40 battery AC adaptor charges via cradle |
Weight (No batt) | 139g (4.9 oz) |
Dimensions | 92 x 58.4 x 22.4 mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in) |
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