Casio Exilim: Y2K's Thinnest Digital Camera — Retro Digital Camera

Casio Exilim: Y2K'nın En İnce Dijital Kamerası — Retro Dijital Kamer

What is Casio Exilim?

Casio Exilim is a series of ultra-thin compact digital cameras launched by the Japanese brand Casio in 2002. The name "Exilim" is derived from the combination of the words "excellent" and "slim". These cameras, produced between 2002 and 2008, were the thinnest digital cameras of their time and became an integral part of Y2K pop culture.

What Made Casio Exilim Special?

Ultra-thin body: The EX-S series looked thinner than a credit card, with a thickness of only 11-14mm
Metallic finish: It was worn like a fashion accessory with silver, gold and black color options
Fast focusing: It offered one of the fastest focusing times of the period
Square film feeling: Exilim's JPEG processing gave warmer and more contrasting results than other brands

The Most Iconic Casio Exilim Models

Model	Year	Feature
EX-S1	2002	My first ultra-thin Exilim
EX-Z3	2003	3MP, favorite model of the period
EX-Z750	2005	7.2MP, wide LCD screen
EX-Z1080	2007	10MP, top of the range

How to Take Y2K Photos with Casio Exilim

Exilim perfectly reproduces the "extreme contrast and warm tone" sub-branch of the Y2K aesthetic. Tips:

Try "Party" or "Night Scene" in scene mode

Low light mode without flash for night shots: strongest noise effect

Shooting against bright backgrounds: Exilim's face-darkening exposure can be used deliberately

Food and object photography in macro mode: incredible vintage results

How much is Casio Exilim today?

As of 2025, Casio Exilim EX-Z series second-hand prices vary between ₺500-₺2000. Ultra-thin models of the EX-S series may change hands among collectors at higher prices.