Casio Exilim EX-S500 Review September 27th, 2005 | by David Elrich

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Mindboggling. That's the only way to describe the ultra-tiny new 5-megapixel digicam from Casio.


Highs: Unbelievably thin; extensive scene modes; good outdoor image quality

Lows: Poor LCD screen; uneven picture performance

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Introduction

Mindboggling. That's the only way to describe the ultra-tiny new 5-megapixel digicam from Casio. I've handled the vast majority of compact 5MP models with large LCD screens but the Casio Exilim Card EX-S500 is even smaller than the competition. And while camera's LCD is screen is not as large as say the Sony T series (2.2 versus 2.5 inches), the overall package is appealing—on paper. Unfortunately this camera is far from perfection personified but it is a tour de force of miniaturization. Now if they only spent as much time on photo quality...




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