Olympus VG-130

alaTest has collected and analyzed 221 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the battery and color are generally positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the responsiveness and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus VG-130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 221 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus VG-130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Olympus VG-130 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Lithium Battery

 

Received the battery in a timely manner, and it works great! The seller even contacted me to make sure I got the product. Full marks for service!!!!

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Olympus VG-130 review

 

We hate stickers on cameras that advertise their features – if you've already bought it, you don't need to see an advert for it. Even worse are stickers that leave a residue to spoil your nice new purchase. Sadly, this tainted an otherwise positive...

Looks great for the price on paper, but automatic exposures leave a lot to be desired

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Preview: Olympus VG-130

 

Sporting a slim metal body, this 14-megapixel compact comes with 26mm wide-angle optics and 5x optical zoom.

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Olympus VG-130 Digital Camera Review

 

Daniel Bell reviews the Olympus VG-130, a super-slim compact digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and 14 megapixel sensor.

Excellent value for money; Full metal body; Good colour reproduction; Well detailed images

Close focusing distance is 7cm

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Olympus - VG-130

 

If you're thinking about buying your first compact digital camera but you're not particularly camera savvy, you'll be looking for one that's not too expensive or complex - oh yes, and it's also got to take ...

You can do a lot worse when choosing your first compact digital camera than the Olympus VG-130 which packs a lot of features and creativity inside a solid body for a remarkably affordable price. BEST POINT: 720p HD movie feature and low price. WORST...

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus VG-130

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 25 user reviews of the Olympus VG-130 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

64% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Consumer review by:

Camera

 

Very good service and prompt. Bought has a gift it's easy to use and takes a lovely photo. Light and easy to put in your pocket.

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olympus

 

i must say this camera was a xmas pressie for my son who thinks its a wicked camera!he took it on a walking weekend and it performed superbly

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Olympus vg130

 

I was choosing this Camera after reading a few reviews of different models!

Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Changeable Lens: No
Image Stabiliser:Electronical 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
Product Type:Compact Camera
Sensor Size:1/2.3' / 1/2.3''
SLR / Compact:Compact Camera

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/2
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: Yes
Secure Digital High Capacity Card: Yes
XD Card: No

Power Supply

Battery Model:Olympus LI-70 B
Battery Type:Olympus LI-70B

Recording

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