Casio Exilim EX-Z9 Review
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This newest member of the Exilim line features a stylish, slim and compact design to increase portability, and provides an improved 8.1 Megapixels of image resolution with 3X optical zoom. The new Casio Exilim Z9 stays true to the user-friendly features that have become standard to the Exilim Zoom series.
The 2.6-inch wide LCD display enables users to easily navigate camera operations and enhance the review of images, while the 23 Best Shot Modes and face detection technology help users take high quality photos without having to adjust camera settings.
The new Casio Exilim EX-Z9 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer).
With Easy Mode, the Casio Z9 is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets or accidentally making a wrong adjustment. Casio’s Face Detection Technology maintains a sharp focus and the correct exposure for the human face. Available at retail in March, the Casio Exilim EX-Z9 available in pink, black, silver and orange .
FEATURES
- Stylish, slim, compact model featuring 8.1 million effective megapixels and 3x optical zoom.
- Generous 2.6-inch wide LCD display
- 23 Best Shot Modes for high quality images
- Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
- Easy Mode for simplifying the camera settings
- Casio’s Face Detection technology for maintaining a sharp focus
Review By pcmag
The 8.1-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z9 surprised me. In my experience, Casio’s point-and-shoot cameras have suffered from poor image quality. My opinion was reinforced most recently by the EX-S880, a slim and sleek camera that took dull and dark pictures. I was expecting more of the same from the $150 (street) EX-Z9, but much to my delight, picture quality was improved. The new model has a decent feature set, including easy YouTube video uploads, an innovative interface, a 2.6-inch LCD, 3X optical zoom, and 23 Best Shot modes. Combine that with a few stylistic options—it’s available in four colors (pink, black, silver, and orange)—and the EX-Z9 stands out.
Review By dpreview
The EX-Z9 comes loaded with other useful features including Anti Shake DSP which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, allowing users to shoot images with ease and confidence. Easy Mode simplifies the camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash and self timer). With Easy Mode, the camera is set to take great photos in every situation without having to check presets or accidentally making a wrong adjustment. Casio’s Face Detection Technology maintains a sharp focus and the correct exposure for the human face.
Review By letsgodigital
“Whether you are taking snap shots of your family at the park or your friends at a concert, this high-quality digital camera is sure to satisfy all of your photographic wants and needs,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Casio’s Digital Imaging Division. “Casio’s innovative YouTube Capture Mode allows videos to be recorded and uploaded directly to YouTube in as few as 3 steps, making the Casio Exilim Z9 perfect for online video enthusiasts.”
Review By imaging-resource
The EX-Z9 couples an 8 megapixel CCD imager to a 3X optical zoom and a 2.6-inch LCD. To keep things simple, the Casio EXZ9 offers 23 Best Shot modes, an Easy mode, and includes face detection technology. The ‘Z9 also includes Casio’s YouTube capture mode, making it easy to record and upload your very own YouTube videos. The EXILIM EX-Z9 stores its images and videos on SD/SDHC cards, or in 18.6MB of internal memory. The Casio EX-Z9 derives its power from a proprietary Lithium-ion battery, and both battery and charger are included in the kit.
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