Typical price: £170
What is it: Weatherproof 8-megapixel compact with 5x zoom
What we think: While it's decent enough, it's just not a sexy camera
Olympus mju 830 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 100 x 55 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 125 g |
| Body material | Plastic |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.3 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO Auto: 80-400; Manual: 80–1600 |
| Digital zoom | 5.6 x |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 4 s |
| Exposure metering | ESP multi-pattern, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| White balance presets | Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3 |
| Still image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Digital video format | AVI Motion JPEG |
Lens Systems
| Lens type | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 6.4-32 mm |
| Focus adjustment | Automatic |
| Lens aperture | F/3.3-5 |
| Optical zoom | 5 x |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
| Effective flash range | 0.2-3.6 m |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | None |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD |
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 230 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 14.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | xD Picture Card + Internal |
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Yes |
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