Casio Exilim EX-S600 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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31 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary

This digital camera is a good all rounder. “I have over 6000 of my own digital images in my library from much bulier cameras -…” George, Derby View all 31 real customer reviews

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31 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Build Quality	9.1
Ease of use	9.0
Features	8.8
Image quality	8.9
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.4
Overall rating	9.2

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Score 10.0/10

George, Derby

+ I have over 6000 of my own digital images in my library from much bulier cameras - this camera matches and exceeds the quality of previous cameras

- I cannot control the stop movie button without shaking the camera so I overshoot and edit out the end section.
there is no natural camera-holding position when taking movies. A mini tripod does not help because the "mount" is on the extreme end, and the arrangement tends to overbalance.
However, the mini tripod does provide a good handle when taking movies!

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18 of 18 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Feb 2006

Score 9.0/10

Martin, Winchester

+ Size and form factors superb. Resolution more than adequate for every photograph I'll ever print.

- With hindsight, I think a viewfinder would be useful when taking shots in strong sunshine. No battery life indicator.

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12 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Apr 2006

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Small with a BIG screen and easy to use... good battery life. and it's MAC compatible too

- None found yet....

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11 of 11 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Sep 2006

Score 8.0/10

John, Romford

+ Lovely little camera.Ideal for slipping into your pocket.Easy to use.Automatic indoor settings take better pictures than flash.

- don't like the way the lens always comes out when first switched on. Makes it prone to damage if you're not very careful.

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10 of 10 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Mar 2006

Score 10.0/10

anil, manchester

+ very small and nice looking

- some time hard to figure out some of the features and seems complicated

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Jun 2006

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ EVERYTHING. BOTH CAMERAS THAT I ORDERED ARE GREAT.

- ONE OF THEM HOWEVER, EVERY NOW AND AGAIN LOOSES THE CONNECTION WITH THE BATTERY AND SO I HAVE TO TAKE THE BATTERY OUT AND PUT IT BACK IN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS NOW AND AGAIN THOUGH

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 May 2006

Score 8.0/10

tom, cleland, motherwell

+ size, weight, ease of use

- sharp edges

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Oct 2006

Score 9.0/10

Craig, Wigan, Lancashire

+ The battery lasts a very long time after being fully charged. The quality of video image and sound is also very high.

- The guide book that comes with the camera is very brief and fails to give in depth explanations.

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Jan 2007

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ takes great photos

- No case

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Mar 2006

Score 10.0/10

Natalie, South Wales

+ Not only does this camera look amazing but it takes excellent quality pictures and is so easy to use. You can even edit the movies you take!!

- None that I've come across

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Jul 2006

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Thickness best in class

- Reviewer left no comment

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Jul 2006

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ GREAT CAMERA THAT IS JUST SO SMALL

- NON

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Mar 2007

Score 9.0/10

MAtt, Nottingham

+ Small size, quality of video

- None so far!

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Feb 2007

Score 8.0/10

RHIAN, HERTFORD

+ It's lightweight, thin, easy to use and the pictures are of great quality.

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Jan 2007

Score 9.0/10

Gurvir, West Bromwich

+ Small, solid, good screen, great pictures, simple, antishake.

- no case provided in box.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Feb 2007

Score 9.0/10

Jen, Scunthorpe

+ fits in your pocket, good image - great party camera!

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Feb 2007

Score 9.0/10

Ben, Bedford

+ Really easy to use with sharp images. BS button is good dispite it's poor choice of names!

- Honestly for the money can't think of any feature I would expect more from.

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purchased 06 Feb 2007

Score 10.0/10

Kerry, Buckingham

+ Excellent camera, small enough to pop in my pocket and not worry about, but takes brilliant pictures. The perfect camera for out and about shots. Love the large screen too!

- none so far!

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purchased 11 Feb 2007

Score 10.0/10

Catherine, Scotland

+ Every piece of this camera is great, the quality of the picture, easiness to use, the zoom is excellent. Amazin quality and was not an expensive camera.

- I can't see any bad points to this camera.

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purchased 11 Apr 2007

Score 10.0/10

Kay, Bicester

+ Fantastic...I wanted a point and shoot camera for my 18yr old,and this is it and more. She loves the best shot features. The clarity on the TV and the sound quality are amazing. I am so impressed by the camera. Really slim and easy to use. My partner has just bought the same one for me with the underwater cover too,so now I am delighted too

- Can't think of any

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purchased 30 May 2006

john, livingston

+ My casio 600s camera really looks hi-tech to look at and is easy to use photos look really professional.

- None whats so ever

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purchased 18 Apr 2006

Score 9.0/10

Ali, Hull

+ The quality of the photos are excellent even in poorly lit conditions without the flash; I rarely use a flash. The movie facility is clear and the sound reporduction is very good, its classy looking and a pleasure to own.

- I struggle to find critisisms, but if I were to "nit pick" I would say that the macro could be better as not able to get as close as I would have liked to the object and the continuous shot mode is fairly slow.

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purchased 12 May 2006

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ small, compact, stylist, solid feel

- a little complicated to use

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purchased 01 Sep 2006

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PC Advisor expert review - by Spencer Dalziel

Makers of compact digicams have turned 'pocket-sized' into an overused stock phrase. But if any camera truly deserves that accolade, it's Casio's Exilim EX-S600.

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reviewed 12 Apr 2006

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 (Megapixel)	6

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in 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.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	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.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
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)
Media Format	SDHC 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	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)
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	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
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	90x59x13.7
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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.
Resolution (Pixels)	2816x2112
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.
Shortest Shutter Speed	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	4"
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.
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 (MB)	8

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

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Manufacturer's Description

The latest EXILIM CARD camera is the ultimate in portable technology. Capable of taking high resolution photos, and TV quality video, it packs in an amazing amount of features into its ultra thin, all-metal body.

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Casio Exilim EX-S600 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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