Olympus Stylus FE-210 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 3.6 x 2.5 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000LXZKRE
• Item model number: 225930
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,737 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 25, 2007

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Digital photography made easy! Built-in help guides, one-touch operations, preset scene modes, and a large LCD are just a few of the features that make using the FE-210 simple and fun.

Stylus FE-210 Highlights

7.1 megapixels The FE-210’s high-resolution CCD delivers superior image quality for larger prints without sacrificing detail.

Built-in help guides Learn as you go. A brief description of camera settings and features can be conveniently displayed on the LCD at the push of a button.

Shooting guide Let the camera do it all! You just need to select the type of shot or effect you want and the shooting guide will automatically adjust the camera’s settings for you.

16 shooting modes including Movie Getting the best shot has never been easier! Preset shooting modes optimize the camera’s settings for any shooting situation to ensure you capture a great shot. Select Scene Modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports and more. Records TV-quality AVI movies (640 x 480 resolution at 15fps) up to the capacity of your xD card.

Digital image stabilization Freeze the action! With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds, you can capture sharp, blur-free images, even if you or your subject is moving.

2.5-inch LCD The large, bright LCD (154,000 pixels) provides easy shooting and sharing of your images with friends and family.

3x optical zoom The precision-crafted Olympus lens delivers sharper, clearer images and brings you closer to the action without taking a step.

My Favorites Always keep your favorite memories with you! This in-camera album allows you to store up to 9 of your favorite images to share with friends and family anytime -- using a minimal amount of memory.

One-touch easy print Prints at the click of a button. Simply, connect your camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer. No computer necessary.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Image quality is everything..., May 21, 2007

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Bruce Pierson (Bozeman, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus Stylus FE-210 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

and if you want image quality, don't buy this camera. I have a six year old Olympus C-2100 ultra zoom 2.1 MP camera, and the reason I have never upgraded is because the image quality is simply sensational on that camera. So I bought another Olympus thinking that the state of the art would have improved even more. However, my six year old camera simply blows away this one when it comes to image quality. Yes, it's big and clunky compared to this one, and this camera is easier to use, but at the end of the day what difference does that make if the pictures aren't as good?

Specifically, the edges are too "soft", particularly indoors with the relatively weak flash. Also very grainy in low-light situations.

I was simply astounded when I compared the 400KB jpeg files from my old camera to the 2.5MB pictures from this one. There is really no comparison. Everything from color correction, color fidelity, sharpness, graininess: simply EVERYTHING is better on the old images.

So next time I'm looking for a compact camera, I'll do more homework first. I think it's back to the store with this one, which I have dubbed the "disc camera" (remember those?) of digital cameras.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Save your money and get a better camera...., June 28, 2007

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Michelle Kelly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus Stylus FE-210 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I purchased this camera as a backup to my Olympus Ultra zoom (which I Love) for a vacation in Disney. I read the reviews but never noticed anyone complain about the lag time between focusing and actually taking the picture. It is SLOW! If you have a toddler and need to snap a quick picture, keep looking at other cameras. I missed more fantastic shots because of this lag time. I did further investigating when I got home thinking maybe it was my choice in batteries and found that out of 87 cameras reviewed it was the 2nd slowest.

The picture quality is fine. It is easy to use and extremely small but it eats batteries. I can go a full day in Disney with my ultra zoon and I had to change my FE-210 batteries twice to keep up with my other camera.

My recommendation is to save your money and get a better Olympus!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Live Up To Standards, April 11, 2007

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David "Techie" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus Stylus FE-210 7MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I've owned a 3MP Olympus for years and really like it so I went with Olympus again. These 7MP pictures aren't as clear as my older camera, especially indoors. I did want a smaller, lighter camera and I did get that. I do like the size and I definitely wanted one that took AA batteries so it will work for me since I just am a very amateur photographer but for those who take it more seriously I would go with something else.