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
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 January 2008
Tags: Olympus, Olympus mju 830, image stabilisation, camera, monitors
We like:
Long zoom; weatherproof construction
We don't like:
Temperamental autofocus; somewhat bland
Also known as:
Olympus Stylus 830 (US)
CNET UK judgement:
The Olympus mju 830 is a decent enough point-and-shoot with weatherproof seals and a 5x zoom lens. It just isn't very sexy
Full review:
The Olympus mju 830 is an update to the 780, and changes very little in the spec sheet. It is an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot with claims to be weatherproof. We braved the elements to find out if this £170 snapper is able to weather the storm of a CNET.co.uk review. Continue Reading...
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