![Olympus u [mju:] 730 review](/i/c/rv/sc/31965099/31965099-2-200-camera+on-1.jpg "Olympus u [mju:] 730 review")
Typical price: £249
What is it: Ultracompact 7-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom
What we think: It has some great design points, but its slow performance and noisy images seriously hurt its overall rating
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 December 2006
Tags: Olympus, Olympus u [mju:] 730, budget, electronics, photography
We like:
Large, backlit buttons; handy Simple Mode to automate functions
We don't like:
Extremely noisy images; sluggish performance
CNET UK judgement:
The Olympus µ 730 has some great design points, but its slow performance and noisy images seriously hurt its overall rating
Full review:
One of the few constants of digital cameras (and most consumer electronics) is that substance should always be more important than style. Style can be a great boon, but it can't be the only aspect of a camera. Olympus' 7-megapixel µ (mju) 730 (£249, exclusive to John Lewis) doesn't quite get that message. Continue Reading...
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