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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ iHS Review
Review posted 12/11/2012
Olympus continues to build upon their powerful line of SP-series, super-zoom cameras, with their latest addition for 2012 being the SP-820UZ iHS. This is the second model we've seen with iHS designation (the first being the lifeproof TG-1 iHS), which represents the camera's intelligent, high sensitivity, and high speed abilities. These are provided by a 14-megapixel CMOS image sensor mated to their TruePic V Image Processor, which Olympus claims combined allow you to capture high-quality stills in various situations (including low-light), along with full 1080p HD video. Framing your photos and videos is accomplished on a nice, 3.0-inch LCD.
While all of the above features are appealing, the spotlight shines upon the SP-820's 40x Ultra-Wide angle lens, which boasts an amazing 22.4 - 896mm equivalent zoom range.
Olympus SP-820UZ iHS Features:
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| This camera offers a big zoom for a low price. It tends to expose accurately and its flash is powerful. However, image quality is not tops, full-resolution burst is slow, and manual modes are lacking. But if rapid-fire low-res burst and 19 Beauty Fix adjustments make up for it, this ultra-zoom is a good fit. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Olympus continues to build upon their powerful line of SP-series, super-zoom cameras, with their latest addition for 2012 being the SP-820UZ iHS. This is the second model we've seen with iHS designation (the first being the lifeproof TG-1 iHS), which represents the camera's intelligent, high sensitivity, and high speed abilities. These are provided by a 14-megapixel CMOS image sensor mated to their TruePic V Image Processor, which Olympus claims combined allow you to capture high-quality stills in various situations (including low-light), along with full 1080p HD video. Framing your photos and videos is accomplished on a nice, 3.0-inch LCD. While all of the above features are appealing, the spotlight shines upon the SP-820's 40x Ultra-Wide angle lens, which boasts an amazing 22.4 - 896mm equivalent zoom range.
Olympus SP-820UZ iHS Features:
- 14-megapixel, 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor
- TruePic V Image Processor
- Olympus Ultra-Wide 40x optical zoom lens
- Dual Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift+Electronic)
- Multi-Motion Movie IS
- iHS technology
- Full resolution burst at up to 3fps
- 3MP burst shooting at up to 30fps
- Records full 1080p HD video
- Enhcaned iAuto exposure control
- Smart Panorama
- Various Magic filters for both stills and video
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
The Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ iHS has a MSRP or $329.99 USD. You can choose from Black or Silver. Click our lowest price button at the top right of this page to see the most current online pricing.
What's in the box?:
- SP-820UZ Digital camera body
- Srap
- Lens cap and strap
- Four AA batteries
- USB cable
- CD-ROM: manual, Olympus Viewer 2 (Win, Mac)
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