Digital Camera Review

First Impressions Review

Mar 17, 2005 - By Emily Raymond
The Exilim EX-Z57 is yet another Casio addition to the point-and-shoot market, following market trends of increased slenderness and aimed at consumers searching for both style and convenience. This 5-megapixel digital camera definitely tops the charts for portability and style. Its thin, flat profile makes it easy to pitch in a shirt or pants pocket. The camera is incredibly light, but the aluminum frame gives the body some substance and credibility. This Exilim is comfortable to handle and easier to use than many previous Casio models, although some of that can be attributed to the automatic nature of the camera. The Z57 stocks a 3x optical zoom lens with a 5.25-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD behind it. The Exilim EX-Z57 has the same interior configuration as last year’s Casio Z55, except the newer model has an enormous 2.7-inch LCD screen and no optical viewfinder. The Casio EX-Z57 will be available worldwide for $399.99 in late March or early April.
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Value
For the $399.99 price, the Casio Exilim EX-Z57 packs competitive features found on more expensive models. The huge 2.7-inch LCD screen coupled with 5 megapixels and a wide variety of scene modes is a difficult package to find at this price. If users are looking for pure function, the newly released Nikon 5900 has very similar functions – mostly automatic modes, 5 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, 2 inch LCD – and sells for $349.95. However, the 5900 does not have the sleek body that the Z57 boasts. If users are looking for that sort of style, this may be the cheapest it comes. The Sony T33 has 5 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, similar functions, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, however, it retails for $499.99.

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