Olympus Mju 850 SW Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1186 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency. The contrast also impresses, but many are less positive about the sensor.

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Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 82/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus Mju 850 SW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

If you lead an active lifestyle, and need a camera that goes along with it, then give the Olympus 850 SW a good, hard look. You won't find a better constructed camera for the money, and it has enough features to make it a very usable camera. It's ...

Drop-proof to 5ft., Waterproof to 10ft, Freezeproof to 14°F, 8.0 megapixel resolution, 2.5” 230,000 dot display

If you're looking for a durable, compact point and shoot camera, take a...

There aren't many accessories to soup up the Stylus 850SW with: Just various camera cases and 'premium' colored wrist straps. There's a waterproof case as well, which let's you bring the camera deeper, up to 40 meters, compared to without the casing.

Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and comes in many colors ; Compatible with both xD-Picture and microSD cards ; Very usable LCD outdoors and indoors, with backlighted buttons ; LED illuminator is useful for macro shots (and low-light focusing too) ...

No manual controls ; Slowish lens without optical image stabilization ; Below average battery life ; Plastic tripod mount and tiny, packed buttons ; Noise + detail loss at high ISO speeds

Colorful and durable, that's what the Stylus 850SW is. Not only is it waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof, the Olympus Stylus 850SW is compatible with two kinds of memory cards and comes with an LED lamp which you can actually use for various ...

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Innovative waterproof seals ...

umer (26) ; Wireless (6) ; Hybrid (3) ; Webcam (3) ; Show more ; Maximum Resolution ; 3264 x 2448 pixels (59) ; 3072 x 2304 pixels (57) ; 2592 x 1944 pixels (34) ; 3648 x 2736 pixels (33) ; 2560 x 1920 pixels (29) ; 2048 x 1536 pixels (28) ; 2816 x ...

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The Olympus Stylus 850 SW (announced 22 Jamuary 2008) is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom (38mm - 114mm). The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people want a tough camera. It has a rugged metal body with shock ...

The shock and waterproof Olympus Stylus 850 SW was introduced in January of 2008 as part of the company's big winter announcement that included no fewer than nine new consumer cameras. The 850 SW appears to be the successor of last summer's Stylus 790 ...

Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Snorkeling possible with 10 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 5-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!, Superb wide-angle, high-res ...

Strictly point & shoot

The attractive ultra-compact water, shock and shockproof 8-megapixel Stylus 850 SW is perfect for those who love to take their camera outdoors without having to baby it. The camera can take a beating and you can even use it underwater, down to a depth ...

The shock and waterproof Olympus Stylus 850 SW was introduced in January of 2008 as part of the company's big winter announcement that included no fewer than nine new consumer cameras. The 850 SW appears to be the successor of last summer's Stylus 790 ...

Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Snorkeling possible with 10 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 5-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!, Superb wide-angle, high-res ...

Strictly point & shoot

Sequential shooting is twice as fast. You can now shoot seven frames per second at 3 megapixel resolution. At full resultion (8MP), you can shoot six frames in one second intervals

The shock and waterproof Olympus Stylus 850 SW was introduced in January of 2008 as part of the company's big winter announcement that included no fewer than nine new consumer cameras. The 850 SW appears to be the successor of last summer's Stylus 790 ...

Strictly point & shoot

The attractive ultra-compact water, shock and shockproof 8-megapixel Stylus 850 SW is perfect for those who love to take their camera outdoors without having to baby it. The camera can take a beating and you can even use it underwater, down to a depth ...

The 8-megapixel Olympus mju 850SW is a solid super-tough camera, which is waterproofed to 3m, freezeproofed for those extra cold conditions and rugged enough to withstand the impact if you accidently drop it. Its images are warmly coloured, while ...

All-round toughness ; stylish and slim ; bright, colourful snaps

Sluggish shutter delay ; average photo specs

For anyone into outdoor activities, most cameras stop working just when things get interesting. The 850SW is tough enough for all but the most demanding skiers, bikers and snorkelers, and -- despite sluggish ease of use -- produces bright, involving ...

The Olympus Mju 850SW digital camera is a bit different to most others on the market. You can drop it from 1.5m and immerse it in water to a depth of 3m and it will carry

I see the Olympus Mju 850SW as a camera that you can use just about anywhere. The picture quality could be better, so it's more likely to appeal to someone who is after a snapshot camera they can have fun with rather than one that will produce the ...