Olympus mju 820
Review Date: 5th November 2007
Olympus mju 820
Price: £180.00
Can this affordable weatherproof camera really impress?
Pros
Weatherproofing, Wedge-shaped design
Cons
Soft, Noisy images, Muddling interface
| Design | 18/20 |
| Image Quality | 16/20 |
| Performance | 16/20 |
| Value | 16/20 |
| Features | 16/20 |
| Score | 82% |
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Main Review
Olympus' affordable and weatherproof mju 820 comes in four colours, the stylish model offering a range of features in line with its competitors. The 8MP sensor is accompanied by a 5x optical zoom and an impressive 2.7in HyperCrystal LCD screen.
The body of the mju 820 is characteristically wedge-shaped and results in an ergonomic thick end that serves nicely as a handgrip. In terms of usability, it’s quite a mixed bag. Scene modes are easily located and whilst shutter lag is minimal, shot-to-shot speed is lacking.
Images are a tad soft but fringing is well controlled. Exposures and white balance are consistent, but noise is a problem over ISO 400.
Verdict
A mixed bag of a compact that impresses little aside from its weatherproof capabilities
Reviewer: WDC Team
Full specification
| Weight | 125g | Dimensions | 96.4 x 56.4 x 24.3mm |
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| Sensor | 8mp | Lens | 36-180mm |
| File Formats | JPEG | LCD | 2.7in 230,000 pixels |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/2 - 1/2000 s / 4 s (Night scene) | Exposure Modes | 20 Scene modes |
| ISO Range | 50-3200 | Metering System | - |
| Flash Modes | 6 | White Balance | Auto, Sunlight, Tungsten, Overcast, Florescent 1, Florescent 2 |
| Memory Card | xD + 47MB Internal memory | Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Power | Li-ion | Other | - |
Manufacturer Website: http://www.olympus.co.uk
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