Olympus MJU 830

Review summary: Here's looking at Mju...

Pros: Easy to use ; Splashproof body ; Useful macro mode ; Shadow adjustment is useful ; Image stabilisation a bonus

Cons: Weak flash ; Noise/contrast issues at higher ISO ; Simplicity at expense of user control

Verdict: we tested recently), but it is splashproof. It will survive a mild moistening, but not a thorough drenching - so if you routinely dip your camera into beer glasses full of lager, look elsewhere. If you get the camera wet then dry it off before ...

Review summary: The Olympus mju 830 is no fair-weather friend. Its sturdy metal body with rubber seals means it's splashproof, and while you won't want to take it swimming, it can certainly withstand the weather. There's a wealth of scene modes available, helping to ...

Pros: Long zoom ; weatherproof construction

Cons: Temperamental autofocus ; somewhat bland

Verdict: The Olympus mju 830 is a decent enough point-and-shoot with weatherproof seals and a 5x zoom lens. It just isn't very sexy

Review summary: With the sort of weather we've been having lately, a rainproof camera should sell well.

Verdict: The Olympus mju 830 is a well-made and well-designed camera with a better than average zoom range and the advantage of being fully weatherproof. It performs well, especially with a type H memory card, and it also features mechanical image ...

Review summary: The 8-megapixel Olympus Stylus 830 combines an extended 5x optical zoom lens with the slim case of a pocket-friendly point-and-shoot. Few current digital cameras combine the same skinny body with an extended zoom lens. The Stylus 830 features a 2.5 ...

Verdict: Although it has impressive specs, the Stylus 830 fails to deliver in image quality. Colors are dramatically inaccurate, especially yellows, greens, and blues. This makes photos of blue skies and green foliage look dull. White balance is equally bad, ...