In High Speed Best Selection Mode, the camera automatically shoots a series of images in rapid succession, and then selects the best one according to several parameters (including whether the subject is smiling or blinking). Slide Panorama, which is similar to Sony's Sweep Panorama, is sort of like visual surround sound, capturing up to 360-degree views.

The ZR100's main performance strengths involve its high-speed continuous shooting and movie modes--feats that few cameras can match, especially at this price. For still images, the ZR100's high-speed mode captures up to 40 frames per second at 10-megapixel resolution. The high-speed movie mode can capture silent clips at up to 1000 frames per second, which play back in superslow motion. The faster you shoot, the less resolution you'll get (224-by-64 pixels at 1000 fps; 224 by 160 at 480 fps; and 432 by 320 at 240 fps). At 1000 fps, you get just a sliver of a movie strip, so don't expect to see great resolution on a large-screen TV. Nevertheless, even at that small size, the clips are great for posting on the Web. Full HD video is available at 1920 by 1080 resolution at 30 fps, and Casio has thoughtfully included a booklet explaining how to use the high-speed modes.

is very popular these days, and the ZR100 offers two options for capturing HDR images: HDR art, and multishot HDR. The former applies special effects to simulate an intense, . Multishot HDR combines several images to extend the photo's dynamic range for a subtler look. Beyond of those in-camera tricks, site provides further artistic effects and creative options.

Best Shot is Casio's name for scene modes, and the ZR100 comes with 33 choices (with explanatory text for each). Several modes use the ZR100's continuous high-speed shooting to capture images of children, pets, or sports, while others cover more-traditional portrait, landscape, and fireworks modes. For settings tweakers, the ZR100 permits adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation, and other parameters. Users also benefit from features such as face detection, a grid, and a live histogram.