Olympus µ[MJU:] 830 / Stylus 830 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 219 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The resolution also impresses, but many are less positive about the lens.

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Lens, Focus, Interface, Viewfinder

Reviewers rate this product 84/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus µ[MJU:] 830 / Stylus 830 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very Godd quality.

The 8-megapixel Stylus 830 is part of Olympus's "Design & Performance" series, characterized by slim, weatherproof bodies. A 5x optical zoom lens, mechanical image stabilization, face detection, and a 2.5-inch LCD are among the highlights of this ...

Good resolution ; Good dynamic range ; Low noise up to ISO 200 ; User-friendly features: Perfect Shot Preview, Shooting Guide, lots of Scene modes, and explanation of settings and features with a touch of a button ; 5x optical zoom lens

Poor color accuracy ; Poor white balance accuracy ; Poor low light performance ; Flawed video mode can only record up to 10 seconds at full resolution ; Menu system ; Weak flash ; Lack of options in Movie mode

If portability and a mid-range zoom lens are of equal concern to you, the 8-megapixel Stylus 830 may at first glance be very attractive. The Olympus Stylus 830 has a slim body like many other point-and-shoots, but its 5x zoom lens reaches beyond the ...

The 8-megapixel Olympus Stylus 830 combines an extended 5x optical zoom lens with the slim case of a pocket-friendly point-and-shoot. Few current digital cameras combine the same skinny body with an extended zoom lens.  The Stylus 830 features a 2.5 ...

Although it has impressive specs, the Stylus 830 fails to deliver in image quality. Colors are dramatically inaccurate, especially yellows, greens, and blues. This makes photos of blue skies and green foliage look dull. White balance is equally bad, ...