Olympus mju 1030SW Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 990 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the contrast. The lcd also impresses, but many are less positive about the energy efficiency.

Contrast, Lcd, Design, Appearance

Energy efficiency, Resolution, Focus, Interface

Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 76/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus mju 1030SW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

It almost seems as if with each day that passes there is a new, high-tech and unbelievably cool looking digital camera on the market. Olympus has decided to throw their hat into the ring with their one-of-a-kind Stylus 1030 SW compact digital camera. ...

How many digital cameras can boast that they are winterized? Very few, surely. The 1030 is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, as it can perform at below freezing temperatures. And lastly, should your camera suffer through ...

The 10.1 megapixel Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is a camera built for rugged types. Capable of being submerged underwater up to 33 feet, surviving drops from as high as six feet, calmly ignoring 220 pounds of pressure and shrugging off temperatures as low ...

The 1030 SW sports a handsome 2.7-inch display, with a par-for-the-course 230,000-pixel resolution. Most of the camera controls are crowded in to the right of this display, and although they can get a bit fiddly, they are laid out well and provide ...

Olympus has come a long way from their first shock and waterproof compact camera to the Stylus 1030SW which can survive more abuse than probably any other camera out there. The Stylus 1030SW is a 10 megapixel camera which is shockproof, waterproof, ...

Very sturdy construction: water, drop, crush and freeze proof ; Compatible with both xD-Picture and microSD cards ; Very usable LCD outdoors and indoors ; Handy LED lamp (for AF assist, macro lighting and torchlight) ; Helpful built-in guide and help ...

No manual controls, not even long exposure or custom white balance ; Slow burst mode when using full resolution ; No optical image stabilization ; Plastic tripod mount (!) and cramped buttons on the back ; Redeye (removable via playback tool) ; Image ...

The Olympus Stylus 1030SW has the features you'd expect in a compact camera, with the protection against the elements and accidents thrown in. This 10 megapixel camera sounds like the absolute choice for clumsy people, mountain climbers (or outgoing ...

Olympus introduced its first waterproof and shockproof Stylus SW camera in 2006 (Olympus Stylus 720 SW Pro Review). The latest model, the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW, has numerous upgrades, including a 10-megapixel sensor; a wider, longer zoom lens; a ...

Waterproof and nearly indestructible, Pocket-sized, Live histogram, 28mm, real wide-angle lens - yay!, Panoramic mode (requires Olympus xD card)

Too easy to get finger in front of lens, Image quality isn't what I'd expect of a 10-megapixel camera, No mechanical image stabilization, No optical viewfinder, xD memory cards only work with Olympus and Fujifilm compact digital cameras, Mode dial ...

The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is one tough little camera. The company claims it will shoot 33 feet underwater, withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, survive a 6.6-foot drop and 220 pounds of pressure. We didn't make it down quite that ...

- Rugged, hazard-defying construction - Easy to handle - Decent image quality

- No manual exposure controls - No image stabilization - No manual focus - Poor white balance performance

The Olympus 1030 SW is both a treat and a disappointment. We love the idea of a camera we can mistreat in a wide range of difficult shooting situations without having to worry about babying our gear. It's small and portable enough to go where an SLR ...

The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is tough. The company claims it will shoot 33 feet underwater, withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees, survive a 6.6-foot drop and 220 pounds of pressure. But can it handle weddings and laughing children as well as ...

Rugged, hazard-defying construction ; Easy to handle ; Decent image quality

No manual exposure controls ; No image stabilization ; No manual focus ; Poor white balance performance

The Olympus 1030 SW is both a treat and a disappointment. We love the idea of a camera we can mistreat in a wide range of difficult shooting situations without having to worry about babying our gear. It's small and portable enough to go where an SLR ...

At first glance, the Olympus Stylus 1030SW ($399) looks like just another ultra-compact camera, albeit a very well constructed one. As it turns out, the 1030SW is anything but ordinary -- it's "everything-proof". That means waterproof (to 10 m), ...

Good exposure and color ; Ultra-rugged, "everything-proof" body ; Wide-angle, 28 - 102 mm lens ; Snappy performance ; Large, sharp 2.7" LCD display with good low light visibility ; Tons of scene modes ; Handy Shadow Adjustment and Perfect Shot Preview ...

Soft images with heavy noise reduction and substantial blurring around the edges of the frame ; Redeye a problem (but at least you can remove it later) ; Lens is on the "slow" side ; No manual controls ; Poor white balance performance in the studio ...

The Stylus 1030SW is known as the (mju) 1030SW in some countries

Through almost two months of testing, the rugged and waterproof Olympus Stylus 1030SW ($399 list) prevailed, despite sand and salt water from various Long Island beaches, multiple raucous pool parties, and a number of 90-degree-plus days with high ...

Most of the controls are located on back of the camera, to the right of its 2.7-inch LCD. The main modes, such as Auto, Movie, and Playback, are controlled via dial, while several small buttons provide access to additional settings. Like the rest of ...