Olympus SP-800UZ Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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Ease of use	8.3
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.8
Build Quality	9.1
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	8.9

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Chris, Leighton Buzzard Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good fit. Doddle to use even for a techno misfit like me! Good size screen image means I can see clearly without my spec's which is great. Lots of features for me to get my head round but the amount of options will reduce the head scratching I normally do. Lovely piece of kit.
Bad points:: I would have preferred a good old fashioned written manual so that I can study everything that the camera has to offer - but that's just me!

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 23 Jan 2011

Dave, Evesham Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Image quality, zoom and overall build quality of camera - it looks and feels solid
Bad points:: no enclosed manual - much easier to read a book than off a pc screen

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 22 Jan 2011

Sean, Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: I bought this camera for my 12 year old as a step up from her current camera. She loves it and it has expanded her knowledge and interest in photography.
Bad points:: None really.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 May 2011

Cynthia, Pembrokeshire Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: I have not had the camera long but find it is easy to get around the various programmes. The Zoom is exellant but you need a steady hand for useing it at full zoom. Overall a good Camera for my use.
Bad points:: It would be easier if the programmes were on a dial rather than having to go into the menu.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 13 Mar 2011

Bev, South Yorkshire Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: very good zoom and easy to use
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 11 Jan 2011

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: excellent zoom facility, light weight
Bad points:: quite complicated to use to start with

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 09 Mar 2011

Chris, Kington, Herefordshire Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Fantastic zoom, good picture quality, ease of use.
Bad points:: No manual supplied - download one from the web. Small point. No separate charger supplied - can only charge in-camera as supplied.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 06 Apr 2011

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	14

Resolution (Megapixels)	14.7

Optical zoom ratio	30
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	5
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Digital Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	418
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	107.3x73.4x84.7
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	2000

Release date	2010-02-09
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	73.4

Width in mm	107.3

Depth in mm	84.7

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	840

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

Also known as: Olympus SP 800, Olympus SP800UZ, "Olympus SP-800UZ, OLYMPUS sp-800

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Manufacturer's Description

The new features of the most powerful ultra-zoom compact, the SP-800UZ, offer ultimate versatility for innovative photography, but without the inconvenience of heavy duty equipment. Experience the action as though you were ringside with the groundbreaking 30x wide optical zoom (28-840mm*). Outclassing all pretenders to the point-and-shoot zoom title, the SP-800UZ makes sure you always have a front row seat.

The built-in Dual Image Stabilisation of the 14 Megapixel camera guarantees defined image clarity, and high-speed shooting at up to 15fps means you’ll document the action blow by blow. But why not record the whole event using the new HD movie option? A heavyweight internal memory of up to 2GB means you can store plenty of videos and images, and an SD card slot enables further storage capacity. Check your shots on the new 3” LCD in wide 16:9 format. And if you need help or simply want to investigate your creative options, just consult the In-Camera Manual – with the new scroll dial, you can adjust your camera’s functions more intuitively.

A handy USB port facilitates battery recharging. The SP-800UZ truly bridges the gap between taking and sharing photos. When it’s time to admire your handiwork or show off to friends, explore your archive using the new Photo Surfing tool. Thanks to [ib] software, people in your photos (using face recognition technology), places (using GPS technology), and events can be tagged automatically. You can even surf from one picture to the next in high definition quality on HDMI compatible HDTVs.

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