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Olympus VG-130

Olympus VG-130
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alaScore 86

443 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 443 reviews of Olympus VG-130. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the size and price are generally positive. The portability and image quality also get good feedback. The reliability and storage get mixed views. Many are critical about the shutter and image stabilizer.

usability, image quality, portability, price, size

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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 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus VG-130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Olympus VG-130 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and design. The performance and portability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Olympus VG-130 Review

 

Announced earlier this year, the Olympus VG-130 is an affordable ultra-compact digital camera featuring a 14-megapixel sensor, a 5x wide zoom lens, a set of “Magic Filters”, a handy panorama assist mode and a metal body. Other highlights include a...

Mating an unusually wide and versatile 5x zoom lens to a high-resolution sensor housed in a metal body, the Olympus VG-130 is one of the more interesting credit card sized cameras around. Add to this the seven entertaining "magic filters" that can add...

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Olympus VG-130 review

 

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

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

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

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus VG-130 review

 

See what we think of the Olympus VG-130 in our What Digital Camera review

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

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...

May, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-130 - Digital Camera - 14 Mpixels - Ροζ

 

slim easy to use

none

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-130 - Digital Camera - 14 Mpixels - Ροζ

 

a good purchase for those of you who want to take images using a standard digital camera.olympus has a great quality and features. Great value for money.highly recommended! :)

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-130 - Digital Camera - 14 Mpixels - Ροζ

 

WAS A BIT SLOW AT -21 c AT 2500mts. STILL GOT GOOD MOVIES

COVER TO USB PLUG LOOKS WEAK, BUT IT WORK WELL

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-130 - Digital Camera - 14 Mpixels - Ροζ

 

good size screen

when using the flash the photograph is often still too dark to see or the faces are too bright

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-130 - Digital Camera - 14 Mpixels - Ροζ

 

very compact

none as of yet

Jan, 2012
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