Olympus µ 840/Stylus 840

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and performance. The image quality and build quality are also appreciated, whereas the features and storage get critical views. There are some mixed reviews about the color.

design, build quality, image quality, performance, usability

value for money, flash, battery, storage, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus µ 840/Stylus 840 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 89 reviews)

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Olympus MJU 840

 

Olympus' range of MJU cameras have consistently offered stylish, durable and feature filled compact cameras for day-to-day point and shoot photography...

Great design, solid build quality, lots of features, low noise levels

White balance presets result in inaccurate colours, some corner softening and minor blurring, slow burst mode

It doesn't take the best pictures on the market but they are fine for small- and medium-sized prints and the combination of style, strength and features makes the MJU 840 an attractive all-purpose point-and-shot.

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Olympus - mju 840

 

If you're after a compact digital camera that's sleek and sophisticated-looking then you'd probably be quite pleased taking the Olympus μ840 (mju 840) out of its box. Sporting an ergonomic design, the camera body is anything ...

The Olympus μ840 is a back to basics camera. If you're after a gadget with plenty of revolutionary features then this isn't really for you. However, if you appreciate a camera that makes shooting straightforward and fuss-free then this is a good...

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Olympus Mju 840

 

Red blooded males need not be too worried, the Olympus Mju 840 also comes in less feminine colours.

Good build; Great macro capability; Fast start up time

Lack of differences between cameras in range

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Olympus MJU 840

 

The Olympus MJU 840 is a stylish, snapshot camera. It is easy to use. Picture quality is good without being perfect. It has a 5x optical zoom lens. This helps you to get in that bit closer when you need to when compared with a standard 3x zoom lens....

Design - ease of use

Lowlight without flash

"The MJU 840 may not be the perfect digital camera, but it does a decent job on the whole. It is easy to use and I found it took bright, colourful snapshots. This camera is part of the Olympus weatherproof range."

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Olympus MJU 840

 

THE combination of style, strength and features makes the MJU 840 a good all-purpose point-and-shoot.

Great design, solid build quality, lots of features, low noise levels

White balance presets result in inaccurate colours, some corner softening and minor blurring, slow burst mode

It doesn't take the best pictures on the market but they are fine for small- and medium-sized prints and the combination of style, strength and features makes the MJU 840 an attractive all-purpose point-and-shoot.

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Olympus Mju 840

 

An affordably-priced slimline digicam for everyday picture-takers.Designed primarily for snapshooters, the Olympus Mju 840 is affordably priced and comes in black and silver with a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD. It features the traditional Mju slimline...

An affordably-priced slimline digicam for everyday picture-takers.Designed primarily for snapshooters, the Olympus Mju 840 is affordably priced and comes in black and silver with a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD. It features the traditional Mju slimline...

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus µ 840/Stylus 840

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the Olympus µ 840/Stylus 840 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

portability, low-light, zoom, screen, performance

battery

20% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Olympus µ[MJU:] 840: Good all round quality camera

 

I bought this camera myself after having a 730 series on the recomendation of my brother, who saw it in an airport in Spain on a family holiday and as he is a little more technical minded than I am, I took his recomendation ( as did half of the group...

screen size, ease of use

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dissapointed

 

I purchased an Olympus purely on the quality and longevity of my Olympus 35mm camera that ive had for many years and still takes amazing pictures. But as other viewers have stated the picture quality with this just is'nt that great, i seriously had...

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dissapointed

 

dissapointed

I purchased an Olympus purely on the quality and longevity of my Olympus 35mm camera that ive had for many years and still takes amazing pictures. But as other viewers have stated the picture quality with this just is'nt that great, i seriously had...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Integrated GPS Module: No
Touchscreen: No
View Finder Type:LCD Monitor

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
HDMI: No
HDMI Interface: No
PictBridge: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No

General Features

3D: No
Bridge Camera: No
Chip Type:CCD
Sensor Size:1/2.35''
SLR / Compact:Compact Camera

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:4
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/2000

Memory

Compact Flash Card: No
Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro: No
Memory Stick Duo / Duo Pro: No
Memory Type:Internal + External
Micro Drive: No
Multimedia Card: No
SDXC Card: No
Secure Digital Card: No
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: No
XD Card: Yes

Power Supply

Battery Model:Olympus LI-42 B
Battery Type:Olympus LI-42 B

Recording

Aperture Priority: No
Face Detection Mode: No
Movie / Voice Recording:Movie + Voice
RAW Format: No
Serial Shot Mode: Yes
Shutter Priority: No
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