Olympus µ[MJU:] 850 SW - Expert Reviews

Review summary: 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 ...

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Review summary: The Olympus mju 850 SW is a truly waterproof, shockproof compact digital camera that doesn't sacrifice its looks or portability. It's not bad at taking pictures, either.

Verdict: Judged side by side with the exceptional Nikon Coolpix P5100 in terms of shots captured, the Olympus mju 850 SW comes up short, but this is a truly durable and capable sub-£200 compact camera with all the manual controls you could want. (And you can't ...

Review summary: 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 ...

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

Cons: Sluggish shutter delay ; average photo specs

Verdict: 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 ...

Review summary: The mju 850 SW follows the successful mju 790 SW, with its only main difference being a slightly increased pixel count

Pros: Design, Ruggedness

Cons: Images can be a bit disappointing

Verdict: Overall, it's a sturdy and stylish camera but hardly different from the 790SW.

Review summary: Although image quality is good, avid photographers will have a preference for the 790 SW which offers nicer photos for a more attractive price.