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Olympus VG-170

Olympus VG-170
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alaScore 88

186 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 186 reviews of Olympus VG-170. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the image quality and size. The portability and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the image stabilizer and low light performance. There are some mixed opinions about the screen.

usability, price, portability, size, image quality

viewfinder, low-light, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus VG-170 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus VG-170

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 user reviews of Olympus VG-170 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and battery. The portability and price also get good reviews.

usability, price, portability, battery, size

95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Olympus VG-170 Review

 

As part of the Smart series of cameras, the Olympus VG-170 is a dapper looking digital compact camera with a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 3 inch LCD screen. The main addition to the VG-170 is the massive flash that sits in the top...

What a surprise the little Olympus VG-170 has turned out to be. Not only is it a sexy little number but it also takes cracking pictures, and on top of that it's great fun to use. The design won't be for everyone because of the enormous flash that the...

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Buy-n-Shoot.com (buy-n-shoot.com)

Olympus VG-170 Digital Camera Review

 

Whilst this camera may have a few annoyances it must be remembered where this camera sits it terms of price (RRP). The flash is an absolute standout and will give great results when shooting groups of people at night. The 3D mode is interesting and...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Chris Lloyd (techradar.com)

Olympus VG-170 review

 

New 14MP compact camera offers premium features at bargain price

Packed with features ; Cheap ; Easy to use ; Large, high resolution screen ; Wide 26mm lens

Basic image quality isn't great ; Many images have cold colour cast ; Few Magic Filters add value ; Needs fewer features but better execution

The new Olympus VG-170 packs a host of features into an affordable, compact camera body. With a recommended UK price of £100 and available to buy for just £80 if you shop around, this camera falls firmly into budget compact territory - but comes with...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Olympus VG-170

 

When writing reviews it is not always easy to come up with a long list of reasons to buy a camera. That is true of the Olympus VG-170. It does a lot of things well without standing out from the competition. It takes sharp looking photos and you should...

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus VG-170 Review

 

The Olympus VG-170 is a budget digital compact that sports some beefy-looking specification, but what exactly is it you get for a penny shy of £100, and is it any good? Doug Harman finds out.

Inexpensive, Flash power, 3D shooting mode, Ease of use

Picture quality, Image noise, Video performance, Build

At just £99.99, the VG-170 has enough clever kit, filters and features to make it an appealing-looking camera for those on a tighter budget. But if image quality, finer detail and tougher build are your bag, look elsewhere.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Olympus VG-170 Digital Camera Review

 

The Olympus VG-170 is a compact digital camera with an extra powerful flash, Daniel Bell reviews.

Larger flash is a unique feature; Good value for money; Grip on front of camera; Good colour reproduction

AWB struggles under indoor lighting

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 

Wide screen, easy to use features, and economic price tag

Overall, Olympus VG-170 offers features more than its price and ensure mind blowing performance that too with great ease and speed.

Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (asda.com)

brilliant camera

 

love it easy to use nice to look at exellent quality pictures and videos well worth the money buy it

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (asda.com)

best purchase

 

the camera is of good name and ease y to use... the screen is bigger than some similar type cameras... good ion lithium battery...little fiddley where the lead goes... good compact pocket size... on screen info could be better ....

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Olympus VG-170

 

Very easy to use, good battery life.

Image quality could be better.

Mar, 2015
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