Casio Exilim EX-Z300

EX-Z300 combines high resolution and high speed image processing to produce beautiful photos of people and night scenes Thanks to CASIO's new EXILIM Engine 3.0*, this camera produces beautiful image quality with low noise and moiré. The image processing speed and power of CASIO's new engine make possible entirely new functions that deliver fantastic photos of people's faces, night scenes and other subjects that have challenged photographers for years.

10.1 effective megapixels

This new model has 10.1 effective megapixel. Thanks to CASIO's original image processing technologies, this camera achieves an extremely precise, smooth rendering of high-resolution images, reducing a great deal of noise in pictures taken at high sensitivity levels. This is the result of CASIO's pursuit of the beautiful image quality that users expect from cameras with very high resolution.

28mm wide angle, 4X optical zoom lenses

These lenses zoom from 28mm to 112mm (35mm film camera equivalent). Users can enjoy a wide range of shooting options, from wide angle photography that is convenient when shooting large objects or many people in a small space, to telephoto shooting which brings distant subjects close.

New functions that take advantage of the high speed image processing of CASIO's newly developed EXILIM Engine 3.0:

Handheld night scene:
The cameras can automatically detect night situations where there would normally be camera shake if a tripod wasn't used. Users get clear, bright photographs of both people and night scenes as the camera compensates for camera shake.

Lighting function:
When blue skies are washed out, or when faces are dark because subjects have their backs to the light, this camera is able to automatically detect such situations and select just the right balance between light and dark. Washed out and overly dark areas are controlled, allowing for a natural tonal range to be reproduced, so both people and backgrounds are evenly exposed.

Makeup function:
When users want to smooth facial skin, or reduce the depth of facial shadows in sunlight, etc., they can apply image processing from a relatively low level 1 right through to a high level 12, all the while checking the effect of the processing level chosen in the LCD monitor. EX-Z300 also has a "Makeup button" that allows effects to be applied with one touch.

Multi-motion:
Just as if multi-exposure had been used, the EX-Z300 can take a series of shots of a moving subject and combine them in a single photo (image size must be set to 3 megapixels.)

CCD shift stabilization

Camera shake is compensated for by the mechanical movement of the imaging element in the camera. Of course, this cameras also incorporates Anti Shake DSP, which reduces photo blur due to moving subjects by raising the camera's sensitivity and allowing faster shutter speeds.

HD Movie function (1280x720 pixel movie recording )

The EX-Z300 comes equipped with a high definition movie recording function, which allows beautiful movies with an image size of 1280 by 720 pixels to be recorded with just a push of the Movie button. They also feature the H.264 video standard, which records beautiful, high quality movies in highly compressed video files.

Large, high definition 230,400 pixel 3.0 inch LCD monitor

This camera uses a large, clear 3.0 inch LCD monitor. The high contrast screen produces sharp, bright images that can be viewed easily from any angle, and the monitor's high brightness means that it can be easily viewed even when the surrounding light is bright.

Sensor • 1/2.3" Type CCD
• 10.34 million pixels total
• 10.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432 (3:2), 3648 x 2048 (16:9), 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

Movie clips 1280 × 720 (HD, 24 fps), 640 × 480 (STD, 30 fps), 320 × 240 (LP, 15 fps)

File formats • Stills: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF 1.0 standard, DPOF compliant
• MOV format, H.264/AVC, ACC (monaural)

Lens • f= 4.9 to 19.6mm
• Approx. 28 to 112mm
• F2.6 (W) to 5.8 (T)
• 7 lenses in 6 groups, including aspherical lens

Image stabilization CCD-Shift

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom 4x

Focus • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
• Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Pan Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus

AF area modes Spot, Multi or Tracking

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance Approx. 10cm to 50cm (W)

Metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot

ISO sensitivity Auto, 64,100, 200, 400, 800,1600,3200

Exposure compensation -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)

Shuttter speed 1/2 to 1/2000 second

Aperture F2.6 to F7.0

Scene modes • BEST SHOT Included: 39 scenes
• AUTO BEST SHOT
• YouTube™ Capture Mode Included
• Face Recognition Included
• Auto Shutter Included
• Voice Recording Included
• Make-up Shot
• Handheld Night Scene

White balance Auto WB, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White FL, Daylight FL, Tungsten, Manual WB

Self timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer

LCD monitor • 3.0-inch wide TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD)
• 230,400 dots (960×240)

Connectivity • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• AV out

Storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardplus compatible

Power
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium ion battery charger, AC power cord

Weight (no batt) 130 g

Dimensions 3.81” (W) x 2.27” (H) x .91” (D)