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Olympus FE-230

Olympus FE-230
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alaScore 84

211 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 211 reviews of Olympus FE-230. 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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The performance and portability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the low light performance and zoom. Many are critical about the exposure and reliability.

usability, portability, performance, design, size

image quality, flash, shutter, reliability, exposure

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus FE-230

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Olympus FE-230 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the performance and screen are on the whole positive. The design and portability also get good feedback, but the battery and reliability get critical comments.

usability, portability, design, screen, performance

image quality, reliability, battery

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Olympus FE-230 review

 

Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. Better yet, ask me no questions, and I won't have to think too much about how to take pictures. That's the philosophy behind Olympus' FE-series of cameras. Rather than offering manual settings and...

Excellent indoor white balance; simple to use

Sluggish performance; soft images

If you really want a camera that does the thinking for you, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look for faster, more reliable models.

Mar, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Olympus FE-230 Zoom

 

Continue on to Features & Controls FE-230 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 : Melissa Robotti (washingtonpost.com)

Olympus FE-230

 

Introduced in January, the 7.1-megapixel FE-230 is in the lower half of Olympus's "Fun and Easy" line. It is loaded with typical point-and-shoot features including a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD screen. Exclusively for fledgling digital...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : James Murray (reviewed.com)

Olympus FE-230

 

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Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Olympus FE-230 Digital Camera Full Review

 

The 7.1 megapixel Olympus FE-230 is probably one of the the slimmest and most budget friendly digital camera currently on the market.  It measures only 0.65 inches thick and you still get a typical 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD.  It's also a small...

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus FE-230

 

The FE-230 has a lot of competition, so how good is it?

Feb, 2011
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Olympus FE-230 review

 
Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

Olympus FE-230 review: Olympus FE-230

 

Olympus FE-230

Excellent indoor white balance; simple to use

Sluggish performance; soft images

If you really want a camera that does the thinking for you, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look for faster, more reliable models.

Mar, 2007
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.co.uk)

Olympus FE-230 review

 

Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. Better yet, ask me no questions, and I won't have to think too much about how to take pictures. That's the philosophy behind Olympus' FE-series of cameras. Rather than offering manual settings and...

Excellent indoor white balance; simple to use

Sluggish performance; soft images

If you really want a camera that does the thinking for you, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look for faster, more reliable models.

Mar, 2007
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Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Olympus FE-230

 

Super slim and user friendly, what more could you need?

A perfect option for beginners.It looks great and is simple tooperate. The image qualitycould be better though

Dec, 2007
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