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Casio Exilim EX-Z1050

10.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (336)
    8.4 8.4 from 336 reviewers
  • Expert Score (15)
    7.4 7.4 from 15 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    6.6 6.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (37)
    7.5 7.5 from 37 reviewers
  • Features (43)
    7.1 7.1 from 43 reviewers
  • Ease of use (45)
    7.6 7.6 from 45 reviewers
  • Performance (24)
    6.7 6.7 from 24 reviewers
  • Picture quality (64)
    7.3 7.3 from 64 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (4)
    6.7 6.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Battery performance (6)
    8.1 8.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Display (23)
    6.9 6.9 from 23 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (21)
    7.4 7.4 from 21 reviewers
  • Equipment (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Portability (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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7-8
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5-6
(5)
3-4
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    6.5/10
    8 August 2007

    The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 is a 10MP camera featuring a 3x optical zoom and a 2.6-inch LCD display. Read more

    • Affordable 10.1MP point-and-shoot digicam
    • No optical image stabilization; very poor LCD screen
  2. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.7/10
    23 May 2007

    What makes Casio’s EX-Z1050 special is not its on-board ‘gimmicks’ but the fact that it does the simple things well – not least taking great photos. The basic features of the camera are not exceptional; the 10MP sensor is slightly above average, but the 38-114mm equivalent zoom lens and the 80 to 1600 ISO range are both fairly standard. There are 38 modes to choose from Casio’s ‘Best Shot Selector’ options, with a mind-boggling array of possibilities. Read more

    • Image quality, Bright LCD, Battery life
    • Small buttons
  3. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    4 January 2008

    Untitled Document Following in the footsteps of last year's EX-Z1000 model, the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1050 packs most of the same feature set into a camera that's a full $100 cheaper than its predecessor. Priced at $299.99 and available from March 2007 availability, the Casio EX-Z1050 couples a ten megapixel imager with an EXILIM-branded 3x optical zoom lens, housed in a body that's a little lighter than (but stylistically similar to) the previous model, shaving a scant... Read more

  4. DigitalCameraInfo.com

    DigitalCameraInfo.com
    25 July 2007

    - Accurate white balance - Decent handling of noise up through ISO 400 - Comes in cool colors - Lots of picture effects - Very portable - Lots of flash options - Tracking auto focus Dislikes - Poor color accuracy - LCD resolution and limited viewing angle - No power adapter - Tiny buttons - Lengthy menus - No software for Macs - Horrible burst mode Conclusion The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 follows up the older Z1000 with the same 10.1 megapixels and lackluster 3x optical zoom Read more

  5. Pop Photo

    Pop Photo
    13 July 2011

    At first glance, the 10.1-megapixel 3x zoom f/2.8-5.1 (38-114 35mm equiv zoom) Casio EX-Z1050 ($230 street), available in silver, blue, black or pink, is almost indistinguishable from Casio's EX-Z1000, but the camera's performance has seen a nice improvement over its predecessor in noise control . Read more

  6. Dc Resource

    Dc Resource
    19 August 2007

    The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 ($269) is a compact camera featuring a 10 Megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom, 2.6-inch "wide and bright" LCD display, and long battery life. It's the replacement to the EX-Z1000, and the little brother to the 12 Megapixel Exilim EX-Z1200. While the Z1050 lacks manual exposure controls, it's loaded (and I mean loaded) with scene modes. Read more

    • Very good photo quality (though see issues below), Compact, stylish metal body, Large, widescreen 2.6" LCD display; good low light/outdoor visibility (though see issue...
    • Photos and movies are on the soft side; redeye a big problem, Low LCD resolution, No optical viewfinder, Weak flash, Tiny amount of built-in memory, Plastic tripod mou...
  7. digicambuyer.co.uk

    digicambuyer.co.uk
    8.0/10
    15 June 2011

    The EX-Z1050 is not without its faults, but for the price you can’t help but see this camera through rose-tinted spectacles Read more

  8. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    30 May 2007

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

    • The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel camera has solid image quality, a very fast low-resolution Burst mode, and simple controls.
    • Terrible screen.
  9. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    7.0/10
    12 November 2007

    Sure it might not be the best in it’s field but wow, 10MEGAPIXELS,that’s enough to take a normal picture and zoom it in 10 fold before it starts to pixelate. A true improvement in the world of digital camera photography for the amateur to professional passionate photographer, some really high end equipment. Read more

  10. ePHOTOzine

    ePHOTOzine
    7.0/10
    11 November 2007

    The Z1050 is very similar in terms of systems to the 12Mp Z1200, but the slightly lower resolution does mean that it can get away with a higher, and more useful, ISO800 mode. It doesn't have the same PASM program modes, being aimed much more at the beginner or casual user, but it has a high build quality, works well and is easy to pick up. The image quality is fine, with lots of detail thanks to that high res CCD at 10Mp. Read more

    • High, 10Mp resolution, Excellent build quality, Very easy to use, Better ISO range than the Z1200, Large LCD screen, Very detailed ISO80
    • Noise at ISO100 upwards, Modest performance, LCD screen not top class, Macro mode a disappointment, Focus tracking wanders
  • User Reviews

  1. Too hard to use. cheap. crap.

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: slw "slw", Amazon
    20 May 2011

    menu impossible to navigate. self timer only available in easy mode where you then cannot adjust lighting. too tiny to hold. labels on camera too tiny to read. its crap. and whats this about amazon selling it for over $250?!! i paid $45 at radio shack. Read more

  2. "Pretty solid camera;10mp"

    CNET
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: apresh.cnet, CNET
    29 July 2008

    I got this as a gift from my father who received it from a business contact as a thank you gesture. This is my first camera I've ever owned. As a tech savy kind of guy who previously didn't really have any interest in cameras I am very satisfied with this product. I think it's a GREAT first camera. My only gripe is sometimes i take multiple pictures of the same thing bc the screen makes the pic look blurry sometimes when it is not. Read more

    • Resolution, size, weight, operations
    • Questionable screen res.
  3. Great camera!

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: cmbateson, Ebay
    3 January 2011

    Excellent price, very reliable camera. Always shoots good pictures and is very easy to use. Highly recommended. Read more

  4. Good value for the price

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: nytefytr, Newegg
    12 July 2007

    Its an excellent camera for straight ahead no-brains picture taking, it gets the job done. Recommend getting a second battery, as it will last around ~350 shots. A 4GB SDHC card will hold ~1150 shots at max resolution. Be sure to read the manual (on the supplied CD) to get the most out of this little camera. Read more

    • 10 MP CCD, nice big bright viewscreen, compact size and light weight, video mode is decent quality with good audio, "Best Shot" mode has good range of selections for y...
    • Battery has to be removed to be recharged; power button on top is too small; pics seem slightly grainy
  5. casio ex z1050

    ReviewView
    10/10
    Reviewer: buttmaster, ReviewView
    2 September 2007

    was looking to update, very nice compact camera. display is very detailed and crystal clear, takes a very respectable picture as well as very detailed motion video, only downside I found was you must know the first thing about cameras in order to take full advantage of all the different options and settings, highly recomended for the novice ... Read more

    • 10.1 mega pixals, 2.5 lcd screen
    • not a beginners camera
  6. Excellent Little Camera with Surprising Quality

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Kevin G., B&H Photo
    11 July 2007

    I have a few point and shoots (quite a few), as well as SLRhardware, but I've been struggling to find a compact cameraI can take around which runs silent, and allows good togreat image quality (in a JPG image). Luckily, a few hit and misses later, I discovered the CasioZ1050 and was pleasantly surprised.The image quality is superb for a camera of this size. Read more

  7. Great!

    Overstock
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    1 April 2009

    I purchased this as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He loves it. It's easy to start up and take fast pictures (you don't have to wait as much for the flash to come for the picture). You can zoom so much (10 megapixels!) and it will turn out in good quality. Battery life was good and easy to charge. It looked small and sleek and it was fairly simple to figure out how to use all its features. Great buy. Read more

  8. Excellent nothing bad about this camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: D. Maynard, Amazon
    31 December 2009

    Im not going to write much but if you have a look at the pictures i took in cornwall you will see the quality there is nothing bad about this camera the battery lasts ages on a charge the macro mode is amazing. I have just bought a panasonic lumix fz38 i was going to sell this camera but i cant its too good. Forget sony, samsung and all the other fakers this camera is under rated. Read more

  9. Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050: A good quality, simple camera.

    	 Dooyoo
    8.4/10
    Reviewer: bookworm123, Dooyoo
    3 November 2007

    A good quality camera that I would highly recommend. Read more

    • Takes decent photos and it's easy to use.
    • It took me a while to work out some of the features.
  10. Iwould buy the Casio - Exilim EX-Z1050 digital camera over again

    review.mysears.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: sdbunny, mysears.com
    6 April 2010

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  • WikiFreak Description

The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel camera has solid image quality, a very fast low-resolution Burst mode, and simple controls. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 is about one inch thick and weighs 5.4 ounces, and though it isn’t the slimmest of the Casio Exilim series of digital cameras it is one of the simplest. It is very easy to navigate. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel uses a standard 38mm to 114mm equivalent 3x zoom lens. This camera has the most incredible zoom feature and shoots pretty well. The…

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The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel camera has solid image quality, a very fast low-resolution Burst mode, and simple controls. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 is about one inch thick and weighs 5.4 ounces, and though it isn’t the slimmest of the Casio Exilim series of digital cameras it is one of the simplest. It is very easy to navigate. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 10-megapixel uses a standard 38mm to 114mm equivalent 3x zoom lens. This camera has the most incredible zoom feature and shoots pretty well. The camera features the Casio’s antishake DSP digital-image stabilization and Best Shot scene preset modes. The Casio EX-Z1050 comes with a 2.6-inch, 115,000-pixel LCD screen. The camera takes 1.4 seconds to start up and capture its first image, and continual shots every 1.9 seconds. With the flash enabled, that time increases to 2.4 seconds. One feature of the Exilim EX-Z1050 ultra-compact digital camera that makes it special is its display mode on the front of the camera body and holds only a few buttons on its back panel. However its low resolution makes virtually everything you see through it look soft and grainy; thus making framing shots difficult due to this blurry display. And as the camera doesn’t have a viewfinder one must be content with the focus. One user found it to be a very nice compact camera with the display being very detailed and crystal clear; pictures taken are good as well as very detailed motion video. Another user was satisfied with the battery lift and found the resolution good too. But to take full advantage of all the different options and settings, one must know all about the camera first. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 is very easy to use and its great size definitely makes it an excellent camera, especially for first timers.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Great photos can last for generations, and the EX-Z85 can help you capture them. A 9.1 effective Megapixel camera with 3X optical zoom, and two color options, the EX-Z85 combines advanced technology with advanced style. Its sleek and compact design means you can get be ready to shoot great moments any time.

  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Resolution: 10.1 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 3x
  • Weight: 0.28 lb.

Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.3 million
  • Sensor size
    1/1.75 " (7.36 x 5.52 mm, 0.4 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    25 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Unknown

Release Date

  • First seen
    8 March 2007

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