Casio Exilim Series is a line of digital cameras made by the Casio Company. They are ultra compact and were originally billed as cameras that can be worn. The original models were about the size of a credit card. The newer models feature a optical zoom lens and are larger than the original model yet are still significantly smaller than the typical camera.

1. Developed by: Casio
2. Launched: 2002
3. Thinner design than its competitors
4. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 was the first compact digital camera to achieve 10 Megapixels
5. Price Range: $140.00 - $1000.00

During CES 2009 Casio revealed several new camera models. Two of the new models, the EX-FS10 and EX-FC100, are designed to be compact and yet still provide high speed image capture. Both cameras feature movies at up to 1,000 frames per second, as well as still image burst rates at 6 megapixel while capturing 30 shots per second. The EX-FS10 boasts 9.1 megapixel with 3.0 zoom and 2.5 inch LCD squeezed into 16.3mm for $350. The EX-FC100 boasts the same megapixels, but opts for a 5.0 zoom, 2.7 inch LCD and anti-shake internal technology for $400.Engadget: Casio's EX-FS10 and EX-FC100 compacts... (January 8, 2009)

On the lower-end of the compact scale, Casio revealed four more additions to their lineup. These cameras range in price from $180 to $300 with features such as YouTube capture mode, between 3x - 4x zoom, 3 inch LCD and anti-shake technology.Engadget: Casio outs Exilim ... (January 8, 2009)

The Casio Exilim Series has a wide array of cameras, to suit the needs of the consumer. The common factor that they all share is the small size. The new models have a optical zoom functionality, and a wide LCD screen. Some features include face recognition, megapixels from 6 to 10.1 depending on the model, auto shutter, 3x Optical zoom, video recording and Anti-Shake DSP.

• EX-F1
• EX-Z80
• EX-Z9
• EX-Z100
• EX-Z200
• EX-Z77
• EX-S10

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