| Likes |
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– Very compact
– Stylish
– Stainless Steel construction
– Max ISO of 1600
– 999 custom presets must be a record
– Controls are well placed
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| Dislikes |
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- Terrible image quality
- Low-resolution LCD
- Vulnerable telescoping lens
- Software is limited, with an odd interface
- Lack of manual control
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Conclusion
The EX-S600 isn't our style. It's very small and the design is bold, but the sad fact is that these are the most appealing things about the camera, and they won't help anyone take pictures. We appreciate that the camera is made of metal, but that's only a good start at making a durable imager. A camera is only as tough as its most vulnerable part, and the EX-S600'slens assembly and unsealed battery and memory compartment are pretty vulnerable. If the color and size were wrapped around a good imaging system, if the camera were tough enough to go where it can fit, and if it were easy to hold securely, we'd be enthusiastic. As it stands, there is clearly a market for tiny cameras; however, they generally come with some compromises. Unfortunately, for the S600, one of them is image quality.
