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Olympus Camedia C-8080

Olympus Camedia C-8080

445 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
performance (135)
image quality (108)
usability (95)
portability (54)
lens (52)

Negative
focus (24)
shutter (13)
viewfinder (6)
contrast (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 445 reviews of Olympus Camedia C-8080. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the lens and portability. The image quality and usability also get good views. Many are less positive about the contrast and viewfinder. There are mixed views on the image stabilizer and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Camedia C-8080 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus Camedia C-8080

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Olympus Camedia C-8080 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and durability. The reliability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas the price and portability get less positive comments.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Olympus Camedia C-8080

alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 user reviews of Olympus Camedia C-8080 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and portability. The image quality and usability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the contrast and viewfinder.

performance, usability, image quality, portability, price

focus, shutter, viewfinder, contrast

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : DIWA (diwa-awards.com)

Olympus Camedia C-8080

The Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom receives the DIWA Gold Award thanks to its fast 5x high quality zoom lens with 28-140mm zoom range (35mm equivalent), outstanding overall image quality, flexible handling and good value for money. After the annual...

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Simon Eccles (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

C-8080 Wide Zoom

Pros: A good-looking new body and a longer zoom lens distinguish this new 8mp digital camera from its predecessor. Images are impressively sharp.

The C-8080 Wide Zoom's main weakness is its lacklustre monitor. The shutter response doesn't live up to the manufacturer's claims, either.

On the other hand, the 8080 WZ gains a pop-up flashgun, which is helpful in avoiding redeye, though keen photographers will use an external flashgun on the standard hot shoe - if you use an Olympus model it'll interface to the exposure controls

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by (photoxels.com)

Olympus C-8080 WZ Review

The C-8080 has the fastest startup among the 8MP digital cameras, at under 1 sec. If you like taking candid photos, the C-8080 will always be ready. All controls are precise to the touch and logically divided. You will however have to get used to the...

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Ian Burley (dpnow.com)

Olympus Camedia 8080 Wide Zoom hands on preview

for the offiicial Olympus press release and specifications table

I spent some time with Olympus staff examining some examples of the new C-8080WZ while I was at PMA last week. The 8080 is not as compact or as lightweight as its 8MP peers, with the exception of the Sony DSC F-828. Instead, Olympus has gone for a...

Feb, 2004

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Olympus C 8080 Wide - Digital SLR Reviews

The Olympus C-8080 is yet another 8MP model using Sony's Super HAD CCD technology but here, Olympus has given it a true 28 mm wide end to its lens...

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Expert review by : Gordon Laing (goodgearguide.com.au)

Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom

Very solidly built

Image noise at higher ISO levels

A competent entry into the 8 megapixel arena.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : Gordon Laing (goodgearguide.com.au)

Olympus Camedia C-8080

The Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom is the latest in a raft of new 8 megapixel digital cameras. Like its 8MP rivals from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Konic...

Very solidly built

Image noise at higher ISO levels

A competent entry into the 8 megapixel arena.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

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Full manual controls; wide-angle lens with excellent macro capabilities; excellent battery life.

Undistinguished image quality; excessive shutter lag in dim light.

Enthusiasts will enjoy the rich set of control options but will find some aspects of the camera disappointing.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Sally Wiener Grotta (pcmag.com)

Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom

Images have rich colors, are well exposed and sharp ; flash shots show great illumination. Solid body, quick boot and recycle times

Manual focus requires using the jog buttons, menu navigation is slow

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom Digital Camera Camera

Olympus's C-8080 is a pumped-up version of the C-5060, our current Best Buy. The two cameras resemble each other in overall design and shape, but the C-8080 has 8-megapixel imaging to the latter's 5.1 megapixels, and is significantly bulkier. Its wide...

Like the C-5060, the C-8080 has an articulated LCD panel, but the C-8080's is less flexible--it rotates out and up at right angles to the camera body, but cannot spin 180 degrees as the C-5060's can. Both cameras take wide-angle and telephoto lens...

Apr, 2004

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