A slim camera can be a handy gift during Diwali. Considering the social demands of the festive season, you never know when you'll hit upon a moment that deserves to be captured forever. Besides, you wouldn't want to be caught in the middle of a serious rocket-fest without being able to capture any of it, would you?
So here are three cameras you can choose from and keep in your pocket this season so that you are not caught unprepared at any time. Did I say they make excellent gifts too?
Casio Exilim EX-Z75
When talking about slim cameras, there has to be an Exilim somewhere in the list. Casio has always concentrated on ultra-compacts, which naturally makes it a specialist in the field. This also explains why even the lower-end slim camera – the Z75 – is one hell of a performer.
This 7.2 megapixel camera features a standard 3x optical zoom, and offers a good range of scene modes for just about every occasion. You can check out our complete review on the Z75 right here, but rest assured, it's one of the better cameras at Rs 12,500.
| Dimensions | 95 x 61 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 156g |
| Type | Ultra Compact |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out |
| Storage | Internal/SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion |
| LCD Type | 2.6", 115,000 px |
| View Finder | N/A |
| Sensor | CCD |
| Effective Pixels | 7.2 Megapixel |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Shutter Speed | 4-1/2000 sec |
| Aperture | F3.1 - F5.9 |
| Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Scene Modes | Pet, Food, Text, Candle, Flower, Water, Landscape, Night scene, Sports mode, Snow, Portrait mode, Text, Business Card, White Board |
| White Balance | 6 positions, plus manual one-touch |
| Flash | Auto, Fill Flash, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Self Timer | 2-10 secs |
| Sound | Yes |
| Street Price | Rs 12,500 |
Casio has the best body colors and finish than any other brand - hands down. It cost way lower than Sony and Canon and looks far more expensive. Battery life, Picture quality and ease of use is great. True value for money. Not ment for Pro users. I luv my Z75. 
