Casio rolls out Exilim EX-S7 and EX-Z35 point-and-shoots at PMA

It's a beautiful day in Anaheim, which makes it a perfect day to introduce a couple of compact shooters. Regardless of the fact that we just made that up, Casio's in full agreement, as it has just pushed out the new Exilim EX-S7 (shown above) and EX-Z35 (shown after the break) at PMA 2010. The pair of low-end cameras offer up 12.1 megapixel sensors, 3x optical zooms and direct-to-web upload options; the S7 ships with a 720p HD video mode and a 2.7-inch rear LCD, while the Z35 gets a VGA movie mode and a 2.5-inch LCD. Neither option will blow any minds, but the relatively low $139.99 / $109.99 (in order of mention) price points just might generate some interest from the novices in attendance.

[broli Posted Feb 21st 2010 11:55AM]

I guess with this lowering of prices for these HD cams we will soon see phones capturing hd video.

[JPtja Posted Feb 21st 2010 1:31PM]

@broli
I think thats going to happen soon:
http://www.mobilecowboys.nl/toestellen/11587
Thats a prototype of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz, which has captured HD video ;)

[angelnilo06 Posted Feb 21st 2010 1:44PM]

@broli Not the iPhone!

[Bublik25 Posted Feb 21st 2010 12:18PM]

casio's quality of pictures is bad

[gurkha Posted Feb 21st 2010 12:25PM]

@Bublik25
ya i agree with you .. caiso photo quality is not that good .. but their build quality is superb !

[ahchar Posted Feb 21st 2010 1:27PM]

@Bublik25
i think its better than HP......... lol

[Bublik25 Posted Feb 21st 2010 1:40PM]

@ahchar well I don't know about HP but I own casio ex s10 and the pictures are crap when the iso is ove 100

[I was swhite237 I lost my passwo Posted Feb 21st 2010 3:01PM]

Real optics??? I'm going to have to get one of these to replace my ipod nano! Zoom, here I come!

[think before you react Posted Feb 21st 2010 3:10PM]

This has the same form factor as the GE camera post above. Ugly form factor and uninspiring color. Ugh. No thanks.

[yikesmoose Posted Feb 21st 2010 6:27PM]

The "direct-to-web upload options" are deceiving. You only upload to the web when the camera is connected to a computer. It can not be done sans computer.

From Casio's site:
"YouTube™ Movie Mode: Movies can be recorded and saved using the ideal size and quality settings for the world's most popular video sharing site, YouTube™. Recorded movies can be uploaded to YouTube™ using the included computer software."

[jkpair Posted Feb 21st 2010 11:13PM]

I like the camera posts, but I for one think cameras should have their own engadget spot like HD and Mobile.