Casio Exilim EX-M20 2MP Digital Camera with MP3 Player

by Casio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CC4OI
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,505 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new EXILIM EX-M20 model ia 10% smaller than its predecessors with no sacrifice to function, and retain a resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording facility of up to 60 seconds, extended battery life of 85% over previous models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere, anytime.

The EXILIM EX-M20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its stylish stainless steel case resist de-colouration and is finished to a high gloss using CASIO's 'Ex Fine Blast Treatment'. Furthermore, a new lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt.

The EX-M20 incorporates a 1.6" TFT LCD screen with a digital interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO's original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-M20 (also the EX-S20) the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be equipped with macro capabilities. The ability to record short movies, a major feature of its predecessors, has been improved upon by increasing the length of clips to up to 60 seconds. Due to its built in microphone and speaker, the EX-M20 enables users to capture movies with sound, as well as adding sound clips to individual pictures.

The EX-M20 also incorporates CASIO's famous 'BESTSHOT' function, enabling users to set-up the camera for pre-defined scenarios. Once a scenarios has been chosen, such as portrait, scenery or night, users can then simply 'point and shoot', enabling even novices to capture perfect images every time. The camera has an internal memory of 10MB for storing images, this capacity can be increased by inserting a SD or MMC card into the EXILIM's external memory slot.

Features

• Although the thickness of these new models remains the same (11.3mm) as the EX-S2, Stack MCM (Multi-Chip Module) chip mounting has made it possible to reduce the surface area of these models by about 10% over previous models.
• High-speed start-up has the camera ready to shoot about 0.9 seconds after power on (when built-in flash is turned off).
• A release time lag of only 0.01 seconds (monitor screen and flash off) means that an image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as you press the shutter release button.
• The camera is ready to shoot again only about one second after you record an image (when built-in flash is turned off).
• High-speed playback scrolls at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image, making image searches quicker and easier.
• The macro mode lets you move in up to 30 centimetres for close-ups, perfect for shots of A4 size documents.
• A lens cover protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and closing whenever the camera is turned on and off.
• Extended battery performance gives approximately 85% longer continuous recording time than the previous models.
• A 2 megapixel CCD combines with a new noise reduction process for outstanding image quality, especially when shooting at night.
• The BESTSHOT mode provides access to 15 pre-installed camera setups in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image you want to record, and the camera's exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.
• Photo Stand feature lets you view a slideshow of images with the camera on its cradle.
• Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.
• World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When travelling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.
• An alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time. With the EX-M20, you can also include a voice message for playback at the alarm time.
• Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
• Images are stored in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an album on your computer screen.
• 10MB of Flash memory comes built in, and a card slot supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice form factor, but lower image quality than expected, December 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Casio Exilim EX-M20 2MP Digital Camera with MP3 Player (Electronics)

This is a great little camera for quick shots but actually had less resolution even on the highest setting than my dinosaur of a 1.3 mp Olympus. Also, movie mode audio track has a lot of digital noise. If you're after a fun all-rounder, however, this is a great camera with a fantastic user interface and design

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Extremely Small and Durable Camera + MP3 Player, June 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Casio Exilim EX-M20 2MP Digital Camera with MP3 Player (Electronics)

I bought the M20U (about 2 months ago) as a secondary cam, after purchasing the Canon IS S1 (wonderful camera), for a camera to have with me always. Obviously this isn't the "best" taking picture camera out there, but for the compact size, and I stress compact, it's smaller than a credit card super thin, and has a very durable steel body, and a very decent MP3 player, it was perfect for my needs. A camera to have anytime of the day or night (what good is a shot you could take if you have no camera at all). The flash isn't super, but adequate for portrait shots. Also, Casio really adds alot of features as mentioned above to this tiny cam, especially the auto lens cover. The picture quality is good, not great, it would never replace my S1. But if you want a camera to have with you all the time, I would recommend this tiny companion. If it's for your main and only camera, you may want to consider Canon or others. But as a complimentary camera, its perfect. I use the MP3 player everyday while im at work. I love it.. I tried the Pentax S4, ok picture quality also (the fuzzy corner issue there), but more expensive at the time and actually double the size of the M20 (depth wise) plus no MP3 player and macro. I wanted a camera that would fit in any pocket, shirt or pants and wouldn't notice the weight or bulk of it. Again, I would recommend anyone that can find one, try it out, it's a fun, fast shooting camera. I've got shots I never could have with my S1. I was really amazed how fast this thing can shoot. No AF lag whatsoever, and start up is fast, real fast. Great battery life also. I listen to my MP3 7 hours a day with life to spare. I usually charge it each night though. (...). Great site... Only cons, is, no optical zoom (never use digital zoom), but not a big issue, just move closer if possible to the subject.

Hope this helps someone out...