Olympus MJU 400

Review summary: This 4-megapixel cam can weather a desert storm. But can it pass muster with our reviewers?

Pros: Sleek, ultracompact design and solid construction; weather-resistant casing; included wireless remote

Cons: Handles image highlights poorly; inaccurate autofocus in dim light

Verdict: This camera's impressive all-weather body doesn't make up for its inconsistent images.

Review summary: Olympus upgrades its elegant Stylus digital camera to 4 megapixels.

Review summary: WHAT'S HOT: A 1-megapixel upgrade of the 3.2-megapixel Stylus 300 Digital camera that we reviewed in March, the Stylus 400 is functionally identical to its predecessor. Like the 300, the Stylus 400 is light, slim, handsome, and very durable looking. ...

Verdict: Like the Stylus 300, the 400 comes with a separate battery charger that has a built-in voltage converter. If you want to plug power from an outlet directly into the camera, you have to buy a separate AC adapter

Review summary: With only five SHQ photos that can be saved on the 16MB card, you can see why I recommend buying a larger card. The Stylus 400 doesn't support TIFF or RAW file formats.

Pros: Small, sturdy, well-designed metal body -- weatherproof too ; Good photo quality for a small camera ; Includes remote control ; Robust performance ; Good playback, scene modes ; Optional underwater case

Cons: No AF illuminator ; Images on the noisy side ; No manual controls ; Would've liked an "action" scene mode ; Poor movie mode ; Skimpy 16MB memory card included ; Battery door needs a lock ; Manual is on CD

Verdict: The Stylus models are a rare breed of Olympus camera: they use a proprietary battery. The batteries used is the same LI-10B Li-ion battery as the C-50Z. I'm not a huge fan of such batteries (they are $70 a pop), but they are unavoidable with cameras ...