Casio's slim 2007 compact — 7.2MP CCD, 38-114mm equiv zoom, 2.6in LCD, H.264 video, YouTube mode
The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 was a card-sized compact released in July 2007, slotting into Casio's Exilim Zoom range just above the entry models. It is a distinct model from the earlier EX-Z70 and EX-Z75 despite the similar names, and was notable as one of the first two cameras to ship with Casio's YouTube Capture mode for direct-to-web video clips.
It combines a 7.2-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD with a 3x optical zoom covering 38-114mm equivalent at f/3.1-5.9. There is no optical viewfinder; composition uses a 2.6-inch, 115,000-dot LCD. Sensitivity spans ISO 50-800 with a 1600 high-sensitivity mode, and shutter speeds run 4 to 1/2000 second. Movies record with sound in efficient MPEG-4 H.264 format, storage is to SD/SDHC/MMC cards plus 11.4MB internal memory, and power comes from Casio's NP-20 lithium-ion battery.
As a wafer-thin fashion compact it suits pocket carry and casual social photography, with Best Shot modes doing the thinking. Slow apertures at the long end and a small sensor limit low-light work, but the CCD colour signature and H.264 clips make it a tidy pick for the Y2K-digicam revival crowd.
The proprietary NP-20 battery is the key used-market check: confirm one is included and holds charge, though third-party cells and USB chargers are still easy to find. Inspect the slide-out lens for dents and error-free deployment, check the large LCD for scratches since it dominates the rear panel, and test an SDHC card, which this 2007 model supports up to the standard's limits.