Casio Exilim EX-S20 2MP Digital Camera

by Casio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 3.3 x 2.1 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000BZG0O
• Item model number: EX-S20
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,430 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 27, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new EXILIM EX-S20 model is 10% smaller than their 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-S20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. The stylish stainless steel case resist de-colouration and are 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 model 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 cameras also feature a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-S20 (and EX-M20) 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.

The EX-S20 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

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little camera, December 7, 2003

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Scott Silaika (Queensbury, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Exilim EX-S20 2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Better than the EX-S2, the S20 adds a lens cover - really needed for a 'pocket' camera. Can take it anywhere without looking like a tourist. Flash is very bright. Pictures at max res 1600 x 1200 fine mode are pretty good, certainly good enough for a website or 3x5 prints. And since you are limited by the fixed lens anyways, 3 or 4 MP seems like a waste for the money. Added a 256 MB card and it holds 214 pix at max res. Only holds 6 pix without so definately get a card.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice, January 5, 2004

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Jane Christenson (WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Exilim EX-S20 2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

When i bought this camera, i was really mostly interested in finding a cool, little camera that would be sure to impress others with it's sleekness and not so much worried about it's features. After using it a little tho, i was pleasantly surprised to find that it's a great camera with no bad qualities as far i can tell so far. THe battery life it excellent, the LCD screen is as good as i could have hoped for and the quality of the pictures is far beyond any expectation of any need i could ever have for this camera. The ease of use is phemonminal also. Within an hour i had figured out how to use the features and had hte pictures on the computer. Speaking of taht, the included software was also easy to use and very complete. This said, if you're looking for a great, little digital camera that won't break the bank, you've found it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiny Casio 2M Pixel Camera, February 10, 2010

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This review is from: Casio Exilim EX-S20 2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

I'm writing this review about 5 years after purchasing the camera. The camera still works and I have taken several thousand photos. It's "credit card" size and about 3/8 inch thick. Very tiny. There's a digital zoom but no optical zoom. (That's why it's so small!) I have a vacation photo hanging on my wall that is 11 x 14. So even at 2 megapixels it takes good photos.