Olympus Stylus 840

alaTest has collected and analyzed 214 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the performance and portability are generally positive. The design and image quality also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the memory. There are some critical opinions about the features and value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Stylus 840 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Olympus Stylus 840

 

The Olympus Stylus 840 (announced 22 January 2008) is an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 2.7 inch LCD screen and a 5x optical zoom (36mm - 180mm equivalent). The Stylus 840 features in camera editing, face detection … Continue reading →

Capturing brilliant images underwater is a snap with Stylus cameras when paired with their respective underwater housing. The new PT-042 housing fits the Stylus 1010 and Stylus 1020, enabling users to take images down to the recreational scuba depth of...

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Olympus Stylus 840

 
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Fantastic little camera with great zoom

 

The zoom on this camera is absolutely phenomenal. I've never had a single problem with the camera in multiple years--it's my favorite camera I've ever had

To use the far zoom or some of the special features like night photos, you have to hold the camera completely, perfectly still to get a good picture--which can be pretty hard to do

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Olympus Stylus 840

 

Purchased this camera as an every day carry-around alternative to the bulkier SLR (E500) & slightly less bulky advanced compact (C-750). I paid 229 Euros (1st Aug 2008), which included a 1GB xD card and a quality leather case. Not such a bad deal. The...

None so far. But will post if any arise.

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus Stylus 840

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 187 user reviews of the Olympus Stylus 840 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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My Favorite

 

I bought this in fall 2008 (at full price I might add) and still love it. Especially if you know how to use it, you can take pictures as good as or better than a lot of other point and shoot cameras. In fact, I took my brothers outdoor senior pictures...

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Awesome Camera!

 

Superior pics, easy to use, long-lasting battery with easy charge, small and easy to carry around, and it even creates good videos. I've had this camera for two years and I still love it!

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Great Little Camera

 

Despite the fact that it is several years old and "only" 8 megapixels, this camera is a wonderful little device. The 5x optical zoom is adequate for family situations. I only wished it recorded higher quality audio (8 kHz, 64 kb/s) and video. Even...

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I paid $99...What's the deal with price increase?

 

I bought this camera in 2009, it takes great pix, can pick up (detect?) more light than the human eye,I can take pix in the dark, no flash, of views I can't see! And no, I don't have cataracts or eye probs, this camera is great at absorbing ambient...

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I paid $99...What's the deal with price increase?

 

I bought this camera in 2009, it takes great pix, can pick up (detect?) more light than the human eye,I can take pix in the dark, no flash, of views I can't see! And no, I don't have cataracts or eye probs, this camera is great at absorbing ambient...

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Product Specifications

The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Olympus LI-42B

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:xD-Picture Card

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in
Height:2.2in
Weight:4.6oz
Width:3.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Auction / Available light portrait / Beach/snow / Behind glass / Candle / Cuisine / Documents / Fireworks / Indoor / Landscape / Landscape-portrait / Night portrait / Night scene / Panorama assist / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Shoot & select 1 / Shoot & select 2 / Sports mode / Sunset

Header

Manufacturer:Olympus
Model:840
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Olympus Stylus

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.3-5
Max Focal Length:32mm
Min Focal Length:6.4mm
Optical Zoom:5
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Blue/Pink/Silver
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.35"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.8 mm ( 1/2.35 ) / 10.8 mm ( 1/2.35" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:8Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:5.6
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 64 / ISO 800 / ISO auto (64-1600)
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Frames / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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