Digital Cameras > Olympus Digital Cameras > 10 Megapixels > 160 GBP to 240 GBP

Advantages: long zoom, high resolution
Disadvantages: fails to deliver and very dissapointing

...in compact cameras like the Olympus SP-570 UZ, a certain amount of quality is lost in the image. But with the 12x Zoom on my Sony, this was hardly noticable and more than compensated with by the increased versatility. However, the above is not true of the OlympusSP-570 UZ. In short I found the pictures to be soft and lacking depth. Even side by side with my Sony H2 which is a two year old camera, both at auto settings, the H2 won hands down. It ...
...likes of the Olympus 410 costing less than the 570, it's even more difficult to justify choosing the Olympus 570 over a low end DSLR. If the Olympus was £75 cheaper it might be easier to recommend but there are plenty of bridge cameras out there that perform equally well. ... Read review

Advantages: Very strong and durable in all conditions
Disadvantages: A little pricey

...on the move then the Olympus µ [mju:] 1030 SW is right up your alley. This new addition to the Olympus family is made specifically for the adventurer offering protection from water, and extreme weather conditions in addition to being extra tough it is also able to stand being dropped . The MRP price for the 1030 SW is £319.99 but if you shop around you should be able to find it a lot cheaper, I purchased mine from ebay for £119.99 The 1030 SW is ...
...* Included software OLYMPUS Master 2.0 * Extras Power sources Charger and battery * Other features Face detection technology * Shadow compensation technology * Digital image stabiliser * 24 scene modes * Burst mode: 5 fps / 12 fps in 3-megapixel mode * Waterproof to 10 m * Shockproof to 2 m * Resistant to the cold (up to -10°C) * Breakable with weights of up to 100 kg * Size 93.2 x 61.4 x 21.3 mm So to recap the 1030 SW is an ideal solution ... Read review

Advantages: Small, light and great image quality for a great price.
Disadvantages: I personally dont think this camera has any bad points.

This is probably the best SLR camera on the market for its very low price. This 10 mega pixel camera offers a great crystal clear photo quality and is great for amateur and professional photographers, with its manual settings. For photographers with less experience it has preset settings for when shooting different scenes for example portraits, landscapes, macro, night scenes, sports etc. This great camera includes a built in flash and a fairly large ...
...slots, one slot is for XD memory cards and the second slot is for a CF (Compact Flash Memory). You can change the lenses and put another lens on the camera for long distance shots and different scenes. Many people dont know but this SLR digital camera is the smallest and lightest SLR in the world, which means, easy to carry and great for long periods of taking pictures. ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent macro, good photo in all lighting conditions
Disadvantages: Bulky (by today's standards), expensive to buy

I've owned this camera for about four years. I bought it after reviewing other cameras in the same price bracket and although the first company I tried to buy it from told me it would be too heavy for a woman (it weighs about 1.5 lbs) I was going from a non-digital SLR that was much heavier. I have never regretted my decision to buy it. The functions are easy to understand and the convenient storage on a CD-RW makes transfer to the computer very ...
...very close photo of flower is a piece of cake. The results are truly professional. It will take a good photo in all light conditions with or without the flash and for really dark situations it has a projected light grid that shows where the centre of the screen is. I would thoroughly recommend it. ... Read review

Advantages: Takes most Nikon lenses, good controls, great picture quality.
Disadvantages: None really

...little biased. Ownership of several Nikon lenses decided the choice, and I wasn't disappointed. It's easy to use or can be customised to suit exactly what you want. Great results, and the built in flash isn't bad either. Does everything that I need and a whole lot more besides. If you've ever owned one of the AF film Nikons, most of the controls should be fairly instinctive. I added the 17 - 80 AFS lens, which I use most of the time. The standard ... Read review