Who is this camera aimed at? People looking for an affordable point-and-shoot compact camera for snaps of friends and family.
Key features: The main appeal is its simplicity – with a minimal array of features on offer, this is very much a point-and-shoot compact. There are 23 Scene modes to choose from, as well as a straightforward Auto mode, too. Face Detection means you can pick out and focus on people’s faces when you frame up, and you can capture video as well at 640x480 or a widescreen 848x480.
Is it built to last? Considering it costs just under £100, the finish on the EXILIM EX-Z33 is to a good standard. Construction is mainly plastic, but provided you look after it, it should last.
What’s it like to use? Very straightforward – there are limited buttons dotted around the back of the camera. The SET button allows you to quickly toggle through the main settings you may want to adjust, while there’s also a dedicated BS (Best Shot) button that allows you to select your desired Scene mode.
Image quality: The EXILIM EX-Z33 sports a 10.1Mp sensor and as long as you’re not too demanding with what to expect from it, is more than up for the job of taking snaps or to use as a visual notebook.
Conclusion: If you’re in the market for an entry-level, easy-to-use compact camera, then the EXILIM EX-Z33 from Casio delivers the goods.
AT A GLANCEStreet Price: £99
Resolution: 10.1Mp
Lens: 3x optical (35.5-106.5mm, f/3.1-5.6)
Image stabilisation: CCD-shift
Metering: Multi-pattern, Centre Weighted & Spot
Shooting modes: AUTO, Easy Mode & 21 scene modes, For YouTube & Voice Recording
Shutter range: 4secs-1/2000sec
ISO range: 64-3200
Monitor: 2.5in, 230k dots
File formats: JPEG
Storage media: SD/SDHC
Weight: 102g
Dimensions: 94x56x18mm
Visit: www.casio.co.uk