Olympus VG-170

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

0
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

Inexpensive, Flash power, 3D shooting mode, Ease of use

Cons:

Picture quality, Image noise, Video performance, Build

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Last revision on December 28, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Inexpensive, Flash power, 3D shooting mode, Ease of use

Reviewers Didn't Like

Picture quality, Image noise, Video performance, Build

Expert reviews and ratings

By Buy-n-Shoot on May 23, 2012 90

Whilst this camera may have a few annoyances it must be remembered where this camera sits it terms of price (RRP). The flash is an absolute standout and will give great results when shooting groups of people at night. The 3D mode is interesting and...

By What Digital Camera on April 11, 2012 87

Olympus' VG-170 looks, at first glance, just like many of the other point and shoot digital cameras on the market, and to a degree it is. But this 14-megapixel compact has a better range of features and higher resolution than any camera you'd...

By TechRadar on March 20, 2012 60

The new Olympus VG-170 packs a host of features into an affordable, compact camera body. With a recommended UK price of £100 and available to buy for just £80 if you shop around, this camera falls firmly into budget compact territory - but...

By ePHOTOzine on March 06, 2012 70

There are loads of similar digital compact cameras available for under £100, so it is good to see that Olympus have given the VG-170 a unique feature in the extra powerful flash. Image quality is pretty good if you can shoot at a lower ISO, which...

By CNET UK on February 22, 2012 40

At just £80, the VG-170 is a very inexpensive camera, particularly when you consider its resolution, size and smart features. Unfortunately, its performance is a let-down, with noise appearing in too many of our test...

By PhotographyBLOG on February 15, 2012 90

What a surprise the little Olympus VG-170 has turned out to be. Not only is it a sexy little number but it also takes cracking pictures, and on top of that it's great fun to use. The design won't be for everyone because of the enormous flash...

By Parentesis on May 23, 2013 60

Si eres el encargado de siempre tomar las fotos en las reuniones familiares, o buscas una cámara para tomar fotos en tu próximo viaje sin que ocupe mucho espacio, esta cámara es...