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Olympus VR-350

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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
The best digital cameras under $100 have an optical zoom and video abilities. We tested top cameras from Sony, Nikon, and more to help you find the right one.Read more
The 16 megapixel Olympus VR-350 is for those who want something that’s hassle-free and easy to use. Hence, it doesn’t feature manual and semi-manual shooting modes that require adjusting too many parameters.Read more
Review posted 12/04/2012Quick TakeProsVR-350 is an inexpensive cameraThis model is very easy to useDedicated Help button is nice for learning more about the camera, along with general photography tipsBeginners will appreciate on-screen explanations of features Battery/memory card compartment has a sturdyRead more
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Pros

  • hassle-free and easy to use
  • The user interface is well laid out and quite intuitive
  • Simple and easy to use

Cons

  • Detail loss at higher ISO settings
  • optical zoom isn't available while shooting videos
  • your subjects will look like plastic dolls with painted makeup

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus VR-350 - Pros & Cons

Olympus VR-350

Pros

  • hassle-free and easy to use
  • The user interface is well laid out and quite intuitive
  • Simple and easy to use
  • solid and well-built
  • arm and vibrant colours achievable
  • compact feels reasonably weighty and sits well in the palm
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Detail loss at higher ISO settings
  • optical zoom isn't available while shooting videos
  • your subjects will look like plastic dolls with painted makeup
  • shots lacked contrast and details in distant objects looked quite muddled
  • sluggishness of the UI
  • feature manual and semi-manual shooting modes
  • none are provided by manufacturers
  • 700mAh battery takes around 90 minutes to charge completely
  • Video capture is limited to 720p30 in AVI format
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  • some corner softening is visible

Olympus VR-350 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus VR-350 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv24 - 240
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.0 oz
Width4.11 in
Height2.37 in
Depth1.11 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Date imprintingyes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsArt
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
Screen
Icon
Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1280.0 px
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Purple
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Olympus VR-350 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Published: 20.10.2012
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The 16 megapixel Olympus VR-350 is for those who want something that’s hassle-free and easy to use. Hence, it doesn’t feature manual and semi-manual shooting modes that require adjusting too many parameters.

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Review posted 12/04/2012Quick TakeProsVR-350 is an inexpensive cameraThis model is very easy to useDedicated Help button is nice for learning more about the camera, along with general photography tipsBeginners will appreciate on-screen explanations of features Battery/memory card compartment has a sturdy

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Published: 20.12.2012
Olympus VR-340 Review
4.0

The modestly priced, solidly built Olympus VR-340 is not without its drawbacks, but is quite capable when used in the right lighting situations.

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Published: 24.10.2011
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3.0

The new Olympus VR-320 is an affordable travel-zoom camera with a 12.5x, 24-300mm lens and a 14 megapixel sensor. Other key features of the Olympus VR-320 include a 3 inch screen, 720p HD video and a 1cm super macro mode. Priced at £159.99 / $179.99, is the VR-320 just too cheap to be true? Read our in-depth Olympus VR-320 review to find out...

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