Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Olympus Stylus 840
HQ Grade: B
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 42nd of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 4th of 53 in 8 Megapixel
- 7th of 45 in Olympus
- 16th of 77 in $150 - $200
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| Shop for Olympus 840 accessories. | ||
| Electronics Club | $299.99 |
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| WorldWide Distributors | $311.81 |
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| 47digital | $323.00 |
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Editors' Comments
This mid-range, all around point and shoot sports an 8.1 megapixel CCD, with a 5x optical zoom, and 2.7" LCD. With additional features including face detection and Dual Image Stabilization, which uses both optical and digital image stabilization techniques in concert to guard against camera shake and blurry photographs. Available in silver, black... read more
Specifications
- 8.0 Megapixels
- 5x Optical Zoom
- AVI Movie mode with Sound
- JPEG file format
- Sensor-Shift image stabilization
- Face Detection Auto focus with Spot Metering
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Answered Questions for the 840
- Q: I am using the memory card that came with the camera but it does not appear to be recognizing it.
- A: You need to format the card first, probably. Also, check to see if the write protect tab is enabled, and... read more
- Q: What's the best camera for indoor sports action without blurring?
- A: Well, it depends on who you talk to and what you use the camera for. If you're going to be... read more
- Q: Lost pictures when transferring to computer
- A: The specs say that the camera can take up to 2GB, so it can't really be too big. More likely... read more
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Open Questions for the 840
- Q: I'm looking for a camera with 5x zoom, looking to choose from the stylus 840, fuji z100fd & nikon s550
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Batteries for this camera!!!
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: weird sound from stylus 840
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Olympus 840
Offers from stores in US and Canada. Click to change:
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690 Store Reviews |
Electronics Club
via Amazon.com |
$299.99 |
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3261 Store Reviews |
WorldWide Distributors
via Amazon.com |
$311.81 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$323.00 |
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