“The overall image quality of its 7-megapxiel SHQ images is great. Just about every shot I took was sharp and showed good exposure with pleasing color saturation. The White balance system does an excellent job in almost any lighting condition, producing accurate color temperatures. The 3x optical zoom offers versatility in composing your shots. It covers a 35mm equivalent range of 38-114mm, with noticeable barrel distortion at full wide angle, but virtually no pincushioning at the telephoto end. Noise levels are very low for a consumer model, especially when using ISO 200 or less. At ISO 400 and 800 noise is much more noticeable, however I feel these images are still usable, and have seen much worse from other models in this class.”

So said Steve at Steve’s Digicams in his review of the Olympus SP-320.

The new 7.1-megapixel SP-320 digital camera from Olympus introduces state-of-the-art features that enable photographers of all skill levels to express their creative visions. With the convenience of over 30 snapping modes or the option of using manual settings for more creative control, the SP-320 is a highly versatile camera with superb ergonomic design, powerful enough for advanced user yet simple enough for a beginner to capture incredible images. Available add-on accessory lenses, flashes, and an underwater housing further expand the photographic options of the SP-320.

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Only drawbacks are that it only comes with a wrist strap, not a neck strap, and the manual is on CD, which you load on your computer. This is an inconvenience when you need to refer to the manual and your “manual” is at home on your computer.

Olympus SP-320 Features
7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
2.5-inch LCD; 3x optical zoom
Digital Image Stabilization Mode for capturing crisp, clear pictures
In-camera editing features such as Red-Eye Fix, resizing, and adding frames and titles
Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on xD Picture Cards