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Olympus Stylus 840 (Black)

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    Editors' rating: 86

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 193 reviews of Olympus Stylus 840 from international magazines and websites. Users rate this product 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.

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  • dpinterface.com

    Summary: Ever fancied having a compact, stylish camera like everyone else without breaking the bank? The Olympus Stylus 840 offers just that with a decent 5X stabilized lens. The Stylus 840 sets itself as one of the lower-tier cameras in Olympus' line of ...

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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)

When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.

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Description: The Olympus Stylus 840 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $180.

Pros: Has a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Also, this digital camera has a 2.7 inch viewscreen.Weighing only 4.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has good features for the money.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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Olympus Stylus 840 (Black)