The Casio Exilim EX-S10 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. 4x digital zoom is also available. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 36 - 108mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is also available.

• Self-Timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds
• Movie stabilisation
• Voice Recording
• Still image with audio
• YouTube Capture Mode
• Resolutions optimised for widescreen television playback, 6 x 4 prints and computer screens
• CCD size: 1/2.3-inch

Focusing modes include infinity, manual, panning, face recognition and automatic. In macro mode the Exilim EX-S10 can focus from 15cm away from the subject.

Auto Shutter
You can set an Auto Shutter mode. The different options instruct the camera to automatically snap a picture if it detects someone smiling, while panning and subject blur is eliminated or when the camera and subject are still.

LCD Screen
The LCD screen is 2.7 inches in size. The right hand side of the screen can be used to display key menu options. The screen is made up of around 2.7-inch 230,160 dots.

The flash modes available are Flash System Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Soft Flash and Red Eye Reduction.

The range of the flash is 2.8m. This falls to 1.5m when the zoom lens is fully extended. There is also a rapid flash mode. The range is reduced in this mode to a maximum of 1.8m and 1m when the zoom is fully extended.

The intensity of the flash can also be adjusted.

The Exilim EX-S10 has one of the widest selections of scene modes you are likely to find. The modes are: portrait, scenery, portrait with scenery, self portrait, self portrait (two people), children, sports, candlelight portrait, party, pet, flower, natural green, autumn leaves, soft flowing water, splashing water, sundown, night scene, night scene portrait, fireworks, food, text, collection, auction, backlight, anti shake, high sensitivity, underwater, monochrome, retro, business cards and documents, white board, silent movie, pre record movie, YouTube movie and custom scene.

Playback There are a number of features available when viewing a photo you have already taken. These include adjusting the dynamic range, brightness and colour. You can also add a voice memo clip to a photo.

You can shoot widescreen movies with a resolution of 848 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second. The maximum length of a movie is 10 minutes. Sound can be recorded and zoom applied before shooting starts.

• White Balance: Auto; Sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent Lighting (Day), Fluorescent Lighting (night), Tungsten; Manual
• Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
• Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
• Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.2 second intervals
• High-speed Continuous Shooting: Maximum is 4 frames per second
• Flash Continuous Shooting: Maximum is 3 frames per second
• Maximum Aperture: F2.8 (W) to F5.3 (T) (set automatically)
• Shutter Speed: 1/2 (auto) / 4 (in night mode) to 1/2000 seconds (set automatically)

Casio supplies all the cables and software you will need to connect the Exilim EX-S10 to a computer, compatible printer and television set. Casio Exilim EX-S10

Description:	10 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom
Ease of Use:	9
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	6
Indoors:	9
Value for Money:	8
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	8
Image Quality:	9
Build Quality:	8
Total:	81
Verdict:	For a super slim camera the Exilim EX-S10 performs very well. I like the bright, sharp pictures the camera produces. It also has one or two useful features such as a good sized LCD screen. Well worth a look.
Review Date:	July 2008
Related Pages:	Casio Exilim EX-S10 Specification Casio Exilim EX-S10 Sample Images Casio Exilim EX-S10 Features

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Casio Exilim EX-S10