Olympus E-410 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Very compact for a dSLR ; speedy ; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation

Cons: Subpar autofocus, exposure, and automatic white-balance performance ; some poor choices for default settings

Verdict: Olympus' compact dSLR for newbies, the Evolt E-410, is a decent choice if you're looking to save space in your bag, but issues with its automatic exposure and white balance make it an unsatisfactory option as a first dSLR.

Review summary: They don't come any smaller or lighter than the Olympus E410! It's a virtually pocket sized Digital SLR camera. But can this tiny Olympus model really compete with its bigger 'full fat' rivals? Here's what we thought of Olympus' new model.

Review summary: This is probably the camera that many have been waiting for. Apart from its Four Thirds lens system, enabling access to a number of lens makers' optics, the camera is small - 'world's smallest DSLR'. It has excellent stabiliser and sensor cleaning ...

Pros: Easy to operate, stabilised image sensor, dust removal system.

Cons: Kit lenses are slow.

Verdict: There's much to enjoy with the E-410. Most of the features will please the advanced amateur while there is not too much to frighten the less-skilled. You could, at a pinch, hand this one to a newbie to use in auto mode and he or she will still make a ...

Review summary: March 5, 2007 ? Olympus announced the EVOLT E-410 digital SLR with the goal of providing a camera easy enough for the first-time user but advanced enough for serious photographers. Olympus packed high performance and functionality into a surprisingly ...

Verdict: The 410 comes with a new, high-power rechargeable battery is included with the E-410 for extended shooting time. The camera accepts CompactFlash Type I & II, Microdrives, and xD-Picture Cards, so there is a choice of data storage options for enhanced ...

Review summary: A scant seven months after the release of the E-400, Olympus have replaced it with the E-410. Duncan Evans tried to substitute four words in his original review and post

Pros: New sensor - very good image quality, Excellent build quality for price, Live preview in colour, Ultrasonic dust removal from CMOS, Small and lightweight, Some ability to custom configure, Fast, in small bursts, Takes x-D and CF cards

Cons: Autofocus isn't fast or tenacious, Live preview is a mixed blessing, Lack of handgrip makes handling trickier, Useful items in menus rather than on dials, Focal length extension is a tricky 2x

Verdict: Well, it's been an almost indecently short time between updates to the E-410 and the main difference is the Olympus CCD has been replaced by the Live MOS chip, giving better image quality and noticeably less noise. Live preview is now in colour - ...