Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7 Review
The Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7 is a 7.1 megapixel camera with 7x optical zoom, 11.6 mb of internal memory, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, Casio’s Anti-Shake DSP technology, and H.264 video recording. PopPhoto reviewed the camera, and stated:
“As you can see, there are many things to like about the EX-V7, but like many cameras in this category, its Achilles heel is image quality. Like many manufacturers, Casio has chosen to up the mega-pixel count and consider the image degradation issues as an afterthought. Unfortunately, the EX-V7 is quite noisy. Even at low ISO speeds, I can enlarge the full resolution image to 200 percent and see what I can only describe as “Noise blobs” throughout the image. It’s pitiful, really. And at $400 a copy, this becomes a camera that’s on the expensive side of the pocket-sized market and because of that high price tag, better image quality should be a given. With all things outside of image quality considered, I’d give the Casio an easy “A.” I like the zoom ability while shooting video, the redundant anti-shake technology, the much improved zoom magnification and the innovative approach to the various scenes in the camera. But, if the image quality is thrown into that mix, the camera earns only an average “C.” And when you consider that for only $100 or so more you can get a DSLR with a lens, the Casio then starts to fade off into the forgotten.”
Casio Exilim EX-Z11 Camera
In a sleek, stylish black colour, Casio’s Exilim EX-Z11 digital camera also comes with a nice set of specs. This simple point and shoot 7.2 megapixel camera has 3x optical zoom, a large 2.6 inch LCD screen, up to ISO 800, a SD slot, a “super life” battery mode, Anti Shake DSP, and Auto Focus and Macro Modes. Currently, there is no set release date, but when Casio’s Exilim EX-Z11 launches, you can expect to pay about £299 ($590 USD).