Front
The front of the camera has two different brushed silver surfaces, one seemingly more polished than the other. The left side acts as a finger grip. On the right side of the camera is the 3x optical zoom lens, labeled “Olympus Lens 3x Optical Zoom 5.8-17.4mm 1:2.8-4.8.” The actual glass lens looks like a small window that is in the bottom right of the lens barrel. When turned off, a protective cap slides over the lens. When powered on, the lens rotates into position. To the top right of the lens are two features: the LED and microphone. The LED light looks like a black dot until the self-timer is activated; it then turns a red color and flashes, indicating the picture will be taken. Below is the microphone, which consists of seven dots arranged in a circle. To the top left of the lens is the rectangular built-in flash. Further left reads: “5.0 Megapixels” in small black letters. Between the finger grip and the lens is the “Olympus” brand name in attractive polished block letters. At the bottom, the camera model identification is listed: “Camedia Digital Camera D-630 Zoom.”
Back
The back of the Olympus D-630 is uncluttered and only contains a few buttons on it, which makes it look quite attractive. The 2-inch LCD screen dominates the left side of the camera. The screen has a black border and the “Olympus” brand name printed in white on the bottom. Below the screen are three large buttons. The one on the left has a red trash can graphic next to it and acts as the Delete button. The middle button has a green Playback symbol on it. The button on the right has a red camera on it and functions as the shooting mode. In the top right of the back is a zoom lever. The left side is labeled “W” and zooms out, while the right side zooms in with its “T” for telephoto setting. Directly below the lever is a shallow circular divot for the right thumb to rest in and grip the camera. In the bottom right of the D-630 is the four-way navigational dial with an “OK/Menu” button in its center.
Each side of the dial has a separate function, other than directional navigation in menus. The top of the dial is labeled “Scene” and is an easy way to locate scene modes. The right side of the dial has a flash icon on it and can change flash settings with a few taps on the right. The bottom has the self-timer icon on it. The left side has a flower graphic, symbolizing the macro mode.
Left Side
The left side is completely blank.
Right Side
The right side of the camera has a loop for a wrist strap in its center, along with a rubber port cover beneath it. The cover is labeled and attached to the D-630, so it won’t get lost. This door houses the USB, A/V-out, and DC-in jacks.
Top
The trim profile of the camera can be seen when viewed from the top. The inch-wide D-630 has a polished line running the length of the top, for aesthetically appeal. On the right side, there is a slightly raised and polished panel with the power button on the left and the shutter release button on the right.
