Olympus FE-210

287 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (136)
price (50)
image quality (39)
performance (35)
screen (33)

Negative
battery (37)
color (10)
shutter (7)
low-light (6)
memory (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 287 reviews of Olympus FE-210. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and screen. The image quality and price also get good reviews. There are some mixed opinions about the performance. Some have doubts about the low light performance and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-210 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus FE-210

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Olympus FE-210 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and zoom are overall positive. The image quality and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the shutter and durability. There are some negative reviews about the contrast and low light performance.

usability, performance, image quality, zoom, price

energy, glare, low-light, contrast

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus FE-210

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of Olympus FE-210 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Olympus FE-210 review

Sometimes you just don't want to agonize over whether you should choose the soup or the salad, the Coke or the Pepsi, the PC or the Mac. Olympus realizes just how hard choices can be, which is why it makes the FE series of digital cameras. They're...

Extremely simple to use.

Shoddy incandescent white balance and complete automation mean severely yellow indoor photos; soft images; sluggish performance.

With poor indoor white balance, soft images, and sluggish performance, it's best to give this camera a pass.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Olympus FE-210 Zoom

Continue on to Features & Controls FE-210 Zoom Specifications Imager 7.1 Megapixel (effective), 7.4 Megapixel gross, 1/2.5" (1cm) CCD Lens 6.3 - 18.9mm (38 - 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 6 lenses in 5 groups Zoom 3x Optical + 4x Digital...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Olympus FE-210 Digital Camera Full Review

The Olympus FE-210 is the most entry level of Olympus' four new entry level FE digital cameras. It still packs in 7.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5 inch LCD. Plenty of built-in help features – a guide menu system and plenty of...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (techadvisor.co.uk)

Olympus FE-210

Available online for less than £100, Olympus' FE-210 is the least expensive of the budget offerings we've looked at recently. And there's very little to give away this budget price tag in its exterior, with its sleek styling and robust plastic...

This lack of manual overrides notwithstanding, the Olympus proves quite a nifty performer, and it's a bargain at less than £100. If your budget stretches only to £90, this may be the snapper for you.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Olympus FE-210

With poor indoor white balance, soft images, and sluggish performance, it's best to give this camera a pass.

Extremely simple to use

Shoddy incandescent white balance and complete automation mean severely yellow indoor photos ; Soft images ; Sluggish performance

The Olympus FE-210 is a compact, inexpensive little camera that tries to be foolproof. Unfortunately, its completely automated modes, disappointing white balance, and mediocre image quality mean all of your non-flash indoor shots will come out soft,...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

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Extremely simple to use.

Shoddy incandescent white balance and complete automation mean severely yellow indoor photos; soft images; sluggish performance.

With poor indoor white balance, soft images, and sluggish performance, it's best to give this camera a pass.

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Olympus FE-210

Feels far more expensive than it is

A stylish design makesthe FE-210 look more expensivethan it is, but sluggish performancedetracts from the package

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus FE-210

If you want good image quality in an attractively designed body, then Nikon's L10 could be the answer

May, 2007

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Olympus FE-210

The Olympus FE-210 is aimed fairly and squarely at people on a budget. This is one of the cheapest cameras you will find by a known brand. It is a simple, easy to use digital camera with seven megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens.

Design ; Ease of use

Indoor lowlight photos ; Shutter delay ; Minimal memory

Although the Olympus FE-210 is relatively inexpensive I would not say it offered good value for money. It struggles indoors and also suffers from shutter lag. If you can squeeze a few more pounds into your budget you can find a better camera.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Olympus FE-210

The Olympus FE-210 is a 7.1 megapixel entry level digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It features 15 scene modes, 25 languages, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 'one button, one function' design principle. The Olympus FE-210 is expected to hit stores in...

It features 15 scene modes, 25 languages, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 'one button, one function' design principle

Jan, 2007

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