2016 New Olympus SZ-14 Review

2016 New Camera From Olympus SZ-14 Review

2016 Olympus SZ-14 Review
2016 Olympus SZ-14 Review

Digital cameras queen - The Olympus SZ-14 is a pocketable 14-megapixel travel-zoom electronic camera supplying a 24x optical zoom with a focal array of 25-600mm, TruePic III+ processing engine, sensor-shift photo stabilisation, "Advanced Face Detection" and also "Shadow Modification" modern technologies, a variety of Magic Filters, in-camera panorama stitching, 3D image capturing, 720p HD videos with "Multi-motion Movie IS" and Eye-Fi memory card compatiblity. The Olympus SZ-14 is officially valued at ₤ 199/ EUR229 in the UK and also Europe specifically.
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Unlike the SZ-30 it does not include a GENERAL PRACTITIONER antenna to appeal to those looking for the utmost holiday/vacation electronic camera probably, however it does match its 24x optical reach plus also retails for a really economical ₤ 199. As well as yet it sets you back the very same as the 12.5 x SZ-20 did last year, even if that electronic camera did include two million even more pixels.

The layout of the 24x SZ-14 hasn't transformed significantly from last Easter's SZ-20 either-- the SZ-14 still appears like a bridge electronic camera that has been miniaturized-- though there have actually been little stylistic refinements providing increase to an even much more structured look. The camera will likewise squeeze right into the pocket of your pants, at a push, so it's portable too. We had the silvery grey SZ-14 in for review, which looks the component and goes some means to disguising an electronic camera that really feels a little plastic-y to the touch in spite of the supposedly metal construct in the major.
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Aside from the remarkably broad twin photo supported focal array on deal which drags the far closer or additionally squeezes expansive landscapes into framework, and also withs the equivalent of a large 25-600mm in 35mm film terms, on the SZ-14 Olympus once more flags up its USP of Magic Filters. Offered up right here are AF monitoring, automatic face detection and also pet detection, plus Olympus' Shadow Change Modern technology to help make sure (when activated) direct exposures directly out of the video camera requiring little modification also in trickier lights situations.

We also get Olympus' brand-new(ish) multi-motion flick IS functionality, targeted at reducing blur if the videographer is strolling as they're videotaping, so possibly jogging the video camera. For the SZ-14's spending plan friendly cost we don't get Complete HD 1080p video clip nonetheless, instead the lesser but still valuable 720p. HDMI outcome is hiding under a plastic side flap as well for linkeding the cam around a level panel TELEVISION, though-- generally-- the needed cord isn't really supplied. Luckily the optical zoom could be utilized when taping video and without the sound cutting out when it remains in movement either. There is a reduced mechanical buzz taped, yet it's minimal enough to be unnoticeable.


The flash bulb rests astride the lens instead compared to together with it, which additionally lends the video camera that appearance of a slimmed down link design. Unusually for a model in this price brace, the Olympus SZ-14's screen boasts a better compared to average resolution of 460k dots.

To re-cap, the Olympus SZ-14 is offering us a budget-friendly 24x optical zoom cam that will squeeze right into a trouser pocket, with operation being mostly of the factor as well as shoot variety, however with a few little additionals like those Magic Filters-- applied instantly at the point of capture as soon as picked-- to stop monotony setup in over time. While that much is true, is the electronic camera actually any kind of great?
2016 Olympus SZ-14 Test Review
2016 Olympus SZ-14 Test Review

From the front the SZ-14 boasts a look a lot more sophisticated compared to the ₤ 199 cost tag originally recommends, with the expanding and pulling back lens obviously dominating process. Regardless of the broader than ordinary zoom array it's not a brick of the electronic camera, though a bigger handgrip than we would generally discover on a pocket cam, plus that positioning of the pop up flash above the lens, does include a little chunkiness. There's no different mains wall charger given; instead the Olympus' lithium battery is charged in cam, an adapter plug as well as USB lead offered for the objective.

The design of the 24x SZ-14 hasn't altered substantially from last Easter's SZ-20 either-- the SZ-14 still looks like a link electronic camera that has been miniaturized-- though there have been little stylistic refinements giving surge to an also more streamlined look. We had the silvery grey SZ-14 in for evaluation, which looks the component and goes some method to disguising a video camera that feels a little plastic-y to the touch despite the supposedly metal construct in the main. Supplied up right here are AF monitoring, automated face detection and also even pet detection, plus Olympus' Shadow Change Technology to help make sure (when activated) exposures directly out of the video camera calling for little modification even in trickier illumination circumstances.

We additionally obtain Olympus' new(ish) multi-motion movie IS functionality, aimed at decreasing blur if the videographer is strolling as they're taping, so possibly running the video camera. In spite of the more comprehensive than average zoom range it's not a brick of the electronic camera, though a larger handgrip than we would normally locate on a pocket video camera, plus that positioning of the pop up flash above the lens, does add a little chunkiness.

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