Casio Exilim EX-V8 Digital Camera Review

Casio Exilim EX-V8

Digital Camera Review

2 Following the V7, which Casio called the “world’s slimmest digital camera with a 7x optical zoom” is the sophomore edition of its highest optical zoom camera, the Exilim EX-V8. Introduced in August 2007, the Exilim V8 carries the same 7x optical zoom lens but comes with a higher 8.1-megapixel count. Along with the increased resolution comes the addition of a YouTube Capture mode, making this camera not only a digital still camera but a heavily-marketed point-and-shoot video recorder for easy sharing. The Casio Exilim EX-V8 has a price tag of $329.99.
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Specs Table
Casio Exilim EX-V8 Specs
Type Point-and-Shoot  
Price 329.99  
Length 3.76  
Width 1.00  
Height 2.35  
Weight 5.26  
Pixels 8.29 Megapixels 
Effective Pixels 8.10  
Sensor Type 1/2.5-inch CCD  
Image Size 3264 × 2448  
Aspect Ratio 4:3  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Media SD  
Image Format JPEG (stills), MOV (video), WAV (audio)  
Compression JPEG (stills), MOV (video), WAV (audio)  
Lens 7x optical zoom (12 lenses in 9 groups, aspherical lens)  
Lens Mount no  
Compatible Lenses n/a  
Viewfinder no  
Diopter Adjustment n/a  
LCD 2.5 inch TFT color LCD  
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection  
Detecting Range Auto: 15.75 in. - infinity; Macro: 3.94 in. - 19.69; manual: 3.94 in. - infinity  
AF Assist Illuminator yes  
Metering Modes Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot metering  
Shutter Type CCD electronic shutter, mechanical shutter  
Self Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer  
Modes Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter priority, Manual, Movie  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes 34 Best Shot modes  
Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV steps  
Built in Flash Auto, Off, On, Soft, Red-eye reduction  
Flash Range Normal Wide: 0.33 - 8.54 ft.; Normal Tele: 3.28 - 5.58 ft.; Rapid Flash Wide: 1.31 - 7.22 ft.; Rapid Flash Tele: 3.28 - 4.59 ft.  
Resolution 3264 × 2448  
Settings Fine, Normal, Economy  
ISO Sensitivity Auto to 800  
White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) x 1  
Zoom Wide 38  
Zoom Tele 266  
Intro Date 2007-08-28  
fstop Max 3.40  
fstop Min 5.30  
Zoom Digi 4.00  
Movie Mode Auto  
Storage Type 11.8 MB internal memory, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus compatible  
LCD Pixels 230400  
Resolution Maximum 3264 × 2448  
Resolution Minimum 640 × 480  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 5.56   2.75 
Resolution 5.45   2.5 
Noise Auto ISO 1.40  
Noise Manual ISO 6.08  
Model Design Appearance 7.50   1.25 
Low Light 5.37   2.25 
Size Portability 7.50   1.1 
Handling 5.00   1.5 
Control Button Positioning Size 4.00   0.85 
Front 8.00   0.6 
Back 7.75   0.6 
Left 7.50   0.5 
Right 7.50   0.5 
Top 7.75   0.6 
Menu 7.75   0.95 
Bottom 5.00   0.5 
Auto Mode 6.50   1.5 
Auto Focus 7.75   1.5 
Focus 2.00   1.25 
ISO 7.00   1.25 
White Balance 7.75   1.25 
Exposure 8.00   0.5 
Metering 7.00   1.1 
Shutter Speed 5.00   0.9 
Aperture 4.00   0.9 
Custom Image Presets 9.25   0.75 
Drive Mode 4.75  
Picture Qualit Options 7.00   0.5 
Picture Effects Mode 8.00   0.5 
Playback Mode 7.50   0.9 
Movie Mode 7.25  
Viewfinder 0.00   0.8 
LCD Screen 7.50   1.25 
Flash 4.50   1.25 
Zoom Lens 8.00   1.5 
Memory 3.75   0.5 
Startup 1st Shot 8.80   1.75 
Shot Shot 8.50   1.75 
Shutter Shot 9.00   1.75 
Software 5.25   0.5 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 5.00   0.4 
Direct Print 6.00   0.65 
Ease of Use 7.00   0.95 
Battery 4.75   0.75 
Other Features 5.25   0.55 
Value 6.25   1.85 
Dynamic Range 5.09   2.5 
Video Performance 5.42   1.75 
Processing Speed 7.60   1.75 
White Balance Performance 7.43   1.8 
Total (weighted)   374.30
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