With a 5.0-megapixel resolution, you won't have to worry about grainy, pixelated images when it's time to print. The CCD (charge-coupled device) technology delivers beautiful images and combined with a high-quality lens, this camera is built to produce professional-quality prints with remarkable clarity, precision, and sharpness from edge to edge. You no longer have to sacrifice quality for the convenience that digital photography delivers. With an anti-shake system to minimize blur due to hand movement, auto-macro to ensure proper focus, and a quick shutter speed to catch all the action, Casio will keep your subjects looking great shot after shot.
And when it's time to make a movie, the EX-S500 will be waiting to deliver outstanding video that you can simply plug straight into your TV for instant viewing. With up to 640 x 480 pixels of resolution, and a zoom-in feature and digital stabilization that will keep your frames from shaking, you'll have the confidence you need to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments.
In short, the Casio EX-S500 gives you everything you need right out of the box to start capturing moments with professional-quality photos and videos.
What's in the Box
EX-S500 digital camera, NP-20 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, CA-28 USB cradle, special AC adapter, AC power cord, USB cable, AV cable, strap, software, and basic reference guide.

Product Description
The EX-S500WE is barely larger than a credit card and just .54" at its thinnest point. Packed into the pocket-sized body are 5.0 megapixels and MPEG-4 quality movie recording capabilities, allowing more than one hour of standard video recording when using a 1GB SD memory card. And, with Casio’s EXILIM Engine’s Anti Shake DSP, blurry pictures are nearly a thing of the past.

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Great camera for its purpose - Also compared it to Canon SD400 and Nikon S1, July 25, 2005
Reviewer: K. Osborne

I bought this camera for my wife who needs no more than a point and shoot. I wanted something she could throw in her purse and take everywhere so she would take more pics of our boys. I own a Nikon D70 (which is an awesome camera) but it is too big to for my wife and even for me sometimes.

I figured if I was going to spend $500 (by the time I bought a memory card, case, etc...) on another camera I wanted to make sure it was as good as I could get in an ultra compact camera. So I actually bought 3 cameras, took about 75 pics apiece (half indoors and half outdoors). I took the best 20 pics (10 indoor and 10 outdoor) and got them developed. The three cameras were the Casio EX-S500, Nikon S1 and the Canon SD400 - I had no preference but since I already owned a Nikon I was pulling for that one a little.

Out of the three the Nikon and Casio were easily the best. The Canon SD400 did not really compare in my opinion. The pics were soft and not very sharp. The exterior case of the Canon also seemed cheaper than the other two. It was a very hard decision between the Nikon and Casio. Both had sharp pics but the Casio did seem to be a tad sharper...it was honestly hard to tell. The Casio was also a little easier to use...especially the menus on the back. We ultimately kept the Casio (took the other two back) because the pics were very good for a small camera and my wife liked the feel, look and size and felt it was easier to use.

P.S. I would have been happy with either camera.
P.S.S. All three cameras's had problem with red-eye but I think all cameras will at this size.
P.S.S ***If you buy this camera I would definitely recommend you click on the menu button on the back and increase the contrast, sharpness and saturation to +1. The range is -2 to +2. That made a big difference in the colors jumping out and once it is changed it stays that way until you change it again.
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The best lil "good times" camera one could ever want, March 18, 2006
Reviewer: P. White "southern sass"

This is by far one of my favorite toys I own. It is the perfect size to take out to capture amazaing quality photos of your family, friends, social events, recreational trips, ect. I get so many compliments on it and the anti shake feature makes a huge difference. I have had no problems since I ordered it in January and highly recommend it to anyone who wants quality in a compact size!

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