Olympus FE-210

Olympus' FE-210 doesn't look like a bargain model, but its performance begs to differ. The FE-210 easily slips into a pocket, includes a 2.5-inch LCD and 7.1-MP resolution, and is pretty much foolproof. This point-and-shoot offers a standard Auto mode, 13 scene presets (including Sunset, Fireworks, and Behind Glass), plus several others on a mode wheel located next to the display. The FE-210 also includes digital image stabilization, but we didn't see much of a difference when it was selected. Details in the shot of a flower arrangement appeared soft, with the edges a bit blurred. When we photographed a colleague, the results were better and had more accurate colors (but a bit yellow). Video recorded with the FE-210 looked pixelated and barely passes for online use. The camera took a few seconds to start up, which was acceptable, but waiting three to four seconds between shots was annoying. Check out our photo-quality comparison gallery to see how this camera’s images compare to other affordable cameras.

 

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