Olympus µ[MJU:] 790 SW Expert Reviews

We have analyzed the reviews for the Olympus µ[MJU:] 790 SW using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: The Olympus [MJU:] 790 SW is very good. Users are happy with the robust build quality and fits size despite concerns with the video mode and design. If you can tolerate the video mode and overall design, give this digital camera some consideration.

Good build quality, pretty good size.

Ordinary battery life, meager design, meager menu system, below average price, weak video mode.

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If you need a camera that you can take snorkeling with you or take along to the ski slopes, and all you plan to do is view the images on your TV, email them, or print small prints, then you can't beat the 790SW. But if image quality matters to you, ...

Shock proof from 5 feet, waterproof to 10 feet, Dustproof, freezeproof (down to 14 degrees F), sandproof, 7.1 MP resolution, 2.5” HyperCrystal LCD monitor, Poor image quality ;

The Olympus Stylus 790 SW is a compact digital camera that is built to take

The Olympus Stylus 790 SW features a design ensuring wherever you go - regardless of environment - your camera will go right along with you

Shockproof ; Waterproof ; Freezeproof ; Sand and dustproof ; Face detection autofocus ; LED Lamp super macro mode ; Internal memory for up to eight favorite photos ; A mode for every situation, including three underwater modes ; Good daylight screen ...

Slightly confusing guided shooting mode ; Hit-and-miss autofocus ; No optical viewfinder ; Soft corners, chromatic aberration ; Heavy noise suppression at all ISOs ; Soft images overall at all ISOs ; Image quality limits print sizes to 4x6 inches ;

The "SW" in the name hints at two of the camera's more unusual features - both shock- and water-proofing. As with past models, the Olympus 790SW is shockproof to the MIL-STD-810F standard - meaning that the camera can withstand drops of up to 5 feet ...

The Olympus 790 SW, or Stylus 790 SW as it's known in North America, is a 7.1 Megapixel compact camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5in screen. Announced in August 2007, it's the successor to the 770 SW (Stylus 770 SW), and like other models ...

Works 3m underwater without accessories ; Shock-proof at 1.5m & ; freeze-proof at -10c ; Live preview of exposure compensation ; LED lamp can provide super-macro lighting ; Works 3m underwater without accessories ; Shock-proof at 1.5m & ; freeze ...

Soft images throughout ISO range ; Pedestrian 38-114mm lens range ; No optical or sensor shift stabilisation ; Better models if you don't need toughness ; Soft images throughout ISO range ; Pedestrian 38-114mm lens range ; No optical or sensor shift ...

We tested a final production version of the Olympus 790 SW. Following our convention of using default factory and best quality JPEG settings to test cameras unless otherwise stated, the 790 SW was set to its best quality SHQ JPEG mode, Auto White ...

Built to withstand 5-foot drops, 14-degree temperatures, or immersion in 10 feet of water ; four underwater shooting modes ; digital stabilization system ; fast wakeup time ; good flash coverage ;

Slightly soft photos ; distracting visual noise at ISO 800 ; 640x480-resolution video limited to 10-second clips ; uses less-common xD-Picture Card media ;

The Stylus 790 SW is one camera you really can take just about anywhere, including underwater. The photos won't be as good as those taken with some other similar-priced cameras, however.

We're no strangers to gadget beat downs - in fact, we think they build character. But Olympus only fed the flame when they shipped us the 790 SW. This update of the ultra-rugged 770 SW we reviewed back in June has a lot in common with its predecessor. ...

Slick design and tight frame. Built to military and industrial spec for dust, and liquid immersion. 5 foot drops onto concrete don't even begin to phase the device. 2.5-inch LCD screen is both resistant to freezing and viewable in sunlight. Reasonably ...

Paltry 3x optical zoom. Picture quality is lacking compared to others in its class. 10 second max of 640 x 480 video is neither long, nor visually compelling. 14.7 MB of internal memory ensures the need for an xD memory card.

Like the first Stylus, the Olympus Stylus 790 SW is capable of capturing very good snapshots and memory photos with little effort on the part of the photographer.

Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, ultra-compact, and stylish ;

Resolution: 7.1 megapixels (3072 x 2304) ; Viewfinder: 2.5 inch TFT LCD ; Exposure: Auto Exposure (AE) only ; Lens: f3.4-f5.7/6.7mm-20.1mm (38mm-114mm equivalent) all glass (10 elements in 8 groups with 3 aspherical elements) optical zoom lens. ...

Like the first Stylus, the 790 SW is capable of capturing very good snapshots and memory photos with little effort on the part of the photographer.  If that's not enough, the diminutive 790SW is built like a tank and can be taken along on active ...

The camera can take a beating, but image quality seems to have been an afterthought when it was designed. We test cameras in our imaging labs to determine color accuracy, the effectiveness of the resolution, and the presence of signal noise from the ...

Of the three waterproof Olympus digital cameras, the 790SW is the least expensive at $299. The others have $399 retail tags. Despite the price reduction, the image quality isn't good enough to justify the cost. Consumers are better off purchasing a ...

Olympus promises a 3x zoom camera that can be dropped from 5 feet, frozen in a block of ice and dropped to the bottom of a pool, then take great pictures. Do they deliver?

Sleek, slim design. Very tough and durable. Included software had nice editing features.

xD memory format is less common, more expensive. Mediocre picture quality. 10 second limit on high quality videos.