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Introduction
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01.Testing / Performance
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02.Physical Tour
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03.Components
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04.Design / Layout
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05.Modes
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06.Control Options
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07.Image Parameters
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08.Connectivity / Extras
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09.Overall Impressions
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10.Conclusion
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11.Specs / Ratings
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12.Photo Gallery
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13.Comments
Casio Exilim EX-Z1000
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ConclusionComparisons
Canon PowerShot A620 - The Canon PowerShot A620 weighs in with 7.1 megapixels – far short of the Casio Z1000's 10.1 rating. Still, either spec is plenty for making even 8 x 10-inch enlargements – something most snapshooters do only rarely. The A620 offers excellent manual controls, a tilting and swinging LCD, and better image quality than the Z1000. The A620 is more boxy than the Z1000, but it is still pretty small. Selling for under $250 online, the A620 ought to give pause to the prospective Casio buyer.
Nikon Coolpix S6 - The Nikon Coolpix S6 has a 6-megapixel sensor, much smaller than the Z1000, but with significantly better image quality. Because its lens is internal, rather than telescoping, the S6 is much better-sealed against dust and moisture than the Z1000. The S6's 3-inch LCD is bigger than the Z1000's elongated 2.8-inch unit. The S6 also has WiFi connectivity, for convenient downloads. Selling for about $300 online, the S6 is small and stylish, like the Z1000. It features Nikon's face-priority autofocus and in-camera red-eye repair, both of which are more useful than Casio's keystone repair. 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 - The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 is an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot that sells for a bit more than $300 online. Although 8 megapixels is significantly less than the Z1000's 10.1, it's really enough. The W100 has better image quality, with better noise and dynamic range scores than the Z1000. The Sony W100 also has much better manual controls.Budget Consumers - The EX-Z1000 comes at a premium. Budget buyers should look for a cheaper alternative, perhaps with good manual controls. There are many models that will yield superior image quality at a lower price.
Gadget Freaks - Most gadget freaks want more than high resolution, and the EX-Z1000 has some nice in-camera editing options, but nothing technologically revolutionary.
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