The Casio Exilim EX-Z600 is a slim digital compact that Casio released in January 2006, continuing the Exilim Zoom line's formula of a metal body, real optical zoom and straightforward automatic operation for mainstream buyers.
It carries a 6-megapixel sensor behind a 3x optical zoom lens, with images and movies saved to SD/MMC memory cards. Power comes from Casio's NP-40 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the rear LCD provides framing and playback, along with a Super Bright LCD mode for outdoor visibility.
Casio marketed the EX-Z600's Super Bright screen mode as a way to keep the display usable in sunlight, a genuine practical advantage over dimmer rivals of the time, while the metal Exilim Zoom shell kept the camera pocketable despite the built-in zoom.
On the used market these sell as cheap, simple compacts; check that the original or a compatible NP-40 battery is included and still charges, that the zoom lens extends without catching, and that the memory card slot and door latch remain intact.