Casio Exilim EX-FH20

The camera features 20x optical zoom, which is big number, but you cannot take great shots at full zoom without a tripod, since the EX-FH20's image stabilization isn't the best. On the other hand, the camera's macro performance was pretty impressive...

Great high-speed capture modes ; Very good image quality

No audio or zoom in high-speed video mode ; Awkward use of electronic viewfinder for settings

With its 20X zoom and high-speed capture mode, Casio's Exilim EX-FH20 is built to handle action shots, especially when you can't get close to your subjects.

As of September 16, 2009, based on a Casio survey for consumer market digital cameras

Cool burst mode; high-def video recording; light and compact

Lens could break easily; not the best casual shots; expensive

The EX-FH20's main perk is its unusual burst mode, which can capture 40 photos in a second.

Up to 40 stills per second ; Extreme slow-motion video capture ; Good white balance score

Generally poor lab test results ; Slow auto focus ; High speed videos small and require bright light ; Expensive

The Casio Exilim EX-FH20 essentially delivers a couple of absolutely amazing features, but can only muster mediocre image quality, and comes with a stiff price tag. Deciding whether you should purchase it or not boils down to how useful you'll find...

40fps shooting mode at 7MP resolution9.1 megapixel maximum resolution20X optical zoom3-inch color LCD TFT display (230,400 dots)Sensor-shift image stabilization

Casio created a new category with the release of their high-speed super...

20X optical zoom lens, with great 26 - 520 mm range ; Sensor-shift image stabilization ; Stunning ultra high speed continuous shooting and movie modes; handy precapture feature ensures that you don't miss a shot ; Large 3-inch LCD display; easy to see...

Images are soft/fuzzy, with smudged details, even at ISO 100; image quality drops rapidly at ISO 200 and above ; Expensive ; Strong purple fringing at times ; Autofocus system often struggled to lock focus; no multi-point AF feature ; Slow startup time...

I like cameras that use AA batteries, as you can buy them anywhere in the world, unlike the costly proprietary batteries used by some of the competition

40fps continuous shooting with pre-recording ; High-speed video recording capabilities ; 720p video recording with proper lighting ; construction and feel

Still photo performance ; Slow AF ; tiny high-speed video resolution

This camera packs some big high speed features, and is well constructed.  However, the actual functions and bonuses included with this camera leave a little to be desired.  I would recommend anyone shopping for a camera in this range to look for a...

The Exilim EX-FH20 looks and feels like a small entry-level SLR, with its oversized lens and pop-up fill flash, and its big, beefy right-handed grip. But the camera works like a point-and-shoot. The mode dial has only five settings: Flash CS...