Digital camera report: Casio Exelim EX-S880
By Arnold Zafra
The Casio Exilim EX-S880 is a fashionable and sophisticated point-and-shoot digital camera designed for photo enthusiasts who want easy access to the video function of their camera.
Priced at US$ 250 the EX-S880 is not only a good digital camera for capturing moments in still photos but also in recording snap videos in MPEG-4 format.
According to Casio, the EX-S880 makes the challenging task of capturing moments a breeze with a one-touch video button and superior H.264 video-shooting capabilities.
Key features include:
- 8.29 Megapixels, 1/2.5″ Square Primary Color ” CCD
- Macro allows photography from 5.9″ to 19.69″ cm
- 3x optical zoom
- Focal length 6.2 - 18.6mm (35mm equivalent Approx. 38 - 114 mm)
- 64 to 800 ISO (sensitivity)
- 2.8″digital interface TFT color LCD screen ( 960 x 240 pixels)
- 220 shots per battery charge
- Takes SHDC, SD, MultiMediaCard and MMC Plus MEDIA
- approx. 128 grams
- Dimensions of 94.5mm (W) x 60.5mm (H) x 17mm (D) (W x H x D)
- Camera packages comes bundled with software for uploading videos to YouTube without logging to the web, face detection/recognition technology and Auto Tracking AF makes catching speedy subject an ease.
What the manufacturer says:
With the Casio Exilim S880 digital camera switching from snapshots to video mode while on the go becomes effortless.
What punters are saying:
“The S880 can take some good pictures, but it struggles a bit indoors, with shaky white balance and an under-powered flash. Camera usability is good, with quick performance, easy to change shooting settings, and excellent battery life.” - Ben Stafford
” The Casio Exilim EX-S880 tries to slide by as an upgraded S770 with a higher resolution and a different image processor. Unfortunately, it doesn’t meet the standards set by its predecessor. While a new image processor usually means faster performance, the S800 performs slower and photos are terribly soft compared to the older camera.”- CNET Editor
“the EX-S880 is both good-looking and functional. The metal case is attractive yet durable, but the standout feature is the dedicated video record button, and what it means for the interface. By having only one shooting mode but two separate buttons for video and still photos, Casio has churned out the most convenient camera for shooting both stills and videos that we’ve tested.”- Matthew Ruiz
Our comment:
The EX-S880 garnered mixed reviews from camera experts who understandably would be looking for the camera’s finest feature in terms of producing high-quality photos. However, some maybe missing the point that the camera is being marketed also as a point-and-shoot video camera. Hence the integrated YouTube video upload feature. For its affordable price of $240, the EX-S880 is definitely worth the price you have to pay for it.
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