Casio Exilim EX-S500 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Casio Exilim EX-S500 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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8.8 out of 10 based on 10 reviews.

Casio Exilim EX-S500: 5.25 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.5
Image quality	8.4
Features	8.8
Build Quality	8.6
Value for money	8.5
Overall rating	8.8

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Extra slim so I can carry it around all the time
Bad points:: No case included to protect screen

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Dec 2005

Neil, London

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very Slim and easy to carry around. Battery life is superb. Fast to power up and take multiple shots. Takes great quality shots and movies.
Bad points:: No Viewfinder other than the screen

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 Oct 2005

Sutan, New Malden

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: excellent battery life
Bad points:: image not always clear.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	6.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Jan 2006

Anne, Edinburgh

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: compact
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	6.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Oct 2005

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very slimline, easy to use.
Bad points:: All accessories are extra

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Oct 2005

Richard, Sutton

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very small and light weight.
Large viewing screen
Excellent video quality, no need to have a camcorder now.
Bad points:: Haven't found any yet

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 17 of 17 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 01 Oct 2005

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	5.25

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.2
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Movie and Voice
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	115
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/8
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	90x59x16.1
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	2560x1920
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.7-5.2
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	8

Built-in flash	Yes

Release date	2005-07-08
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	59

Width in mm	90

Depth in mm	16.1

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Battery Model	Camera Specific Powerpacks
Zoom Type	Optical + Digital
Autofocus	Yes
Range Finder Type	LCD Monitor
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	114

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	38

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