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Olympus mju 1030SW Reviews

Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 3.6 x - supported memory: xD - silver More product details

$429.95

Rugged, sealed body that's waterproof, crushproof, shockproof, and freezeproof ; solid build and... (cnet.com)

It almost seems as if with each day that passes there is a new, high-tech and unbelievably cool... (devhardware.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Olympus mju 1030SW

We have collected and analyzed 64 expert reviews and 926 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 73/100 and users rate it 76/100. The average review date is September 23, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 556317 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

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910100

990 reviews

November, 2009

73 / 100

64 Experts

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76 / 100

926 Users

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Expert Reviews (64)

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Olympus Stylus 1030 SW (Black) review

By Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)

Rugged, sealed body that's waterproof, crushproof, shockproof, and freezeproof ; solid build and design, onboard Guide for beginners ; live preview

Average image quality and performance

Other cameras may deliver better image quality and performance, but none can survive the range of conditions that the Olympus 1030 SW was designed for.

The 1030 SW succeeds the 790 SW while the not-quite-as-tough 1050 SW replaces...

Rating

60100

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Olympus Stylus 1030 SW Compact Digital Camera

By Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

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 ...

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100100

devhardware.com
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Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

By Alfredo Padilla (washingtonpost.com)

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 ...

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User Reviews (926)

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"Great back-up camera!"

By phcdodge (cnet.com)

A very good all-around camera. Easy to use, e... 

When the tough get going, this is the camera to have. With a silicon skin it is just about bullet-proof. It has amost all the features you need to do what a good DSLR can do. If you have to get the shot, this is the way to go.

A viewfinder would be nice!

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"Diffinately not water proof as claim."

By moumou40 (cnet.com)

I have to agreed with cocoinhawaii, and disap... 

overall a good rugged camera for active outdoor lifestyle, just don't take in to the water.

Not water proof as in can't be submerge for a period of time in water. So when you claim it's water proof you really can with stand body sweat and a little rain.

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"Movie mode has sound problem"

By appell (cnet.com)

This is a great, rugged camera for still pict... 

I upgraded from the original Stylus 720SW and they have made great improvements. Face recognition, increased depth range, more mega-pixels, increased memory capacity and longer zoom range.

The sound recorder has a popping sound in the movie. Olympus is aware of the problem and is promising a firmware fix. The higher ISO numbers create poor quality pictures. The "shake" setting increases the ISO and also creates poor picture quality.

Manufacturer's Description

The Stylus 1030 SW is one tough camera. The shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and dustproof design gives active people the confidence to take this camera anywhere and shoot in nearly any condition. Plus, the wide-angle lens lets users capture more of what they see. It is great for divers, surfers, rafters, skiers and anyone with an active lifestyle.

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