Olympus Stylus 850 SW (Black)
Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc. Part number: 226325
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews
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- 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. Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative ... Read more
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CNET editors' blog post
By Phil Ryan, 01/21/08
Olympus' new Stylus 1030 SW can withstand a drop from 6.6 feet.
(Credit: Olympus)
Among the coolest of Olympus' compact cameras are their rugged, waterproof, dustproof, Stylus models. This year, the company is updating both of their go-anywhere cameras, offering the all-metal chassis 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW and the slightly more stylish 8-megapixel Stylus 850 SW. Both models include face detection for autofocus and auto exposure, ISO-boost Digital Image Stabilization instead of the more-effective mechanical stabilization found in some of Olympus' other Stylus models, and a handful of in-camera editing functions, including red-eye removal, panorama stitching of up to three shots and more. Like all of their compact cameras this year, these two will come with adapters so you can use MicroSD cards with the cameras' xD Picture Card slots.
The more hard-core of the two tough cameras is the Stylus 1030 SW. It can bounce right back from a drop of 6.6 feet and withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. You can take pictures with it down to 33 feet underwater and it's made to operate at temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (that's -10 degrees Celsius for you metric folk). Conveniently, the 1030 SW has a 3.6X optical 28-102mm f/3.5-5.0 zoom lens. While I always like a wide zoom on a compact camera, it's especially helpful when shooting underwater, so it makes even more sense to include it here. As you might expect, Olympus includes multiple underwater scene modes in the 1030 SW, as well as scene modes for use in snow and beach conditions. The 1030 SW also includes a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD screen. Olympus says that this new update to their old HyperCrystal LCDs can yield a higher contrast ratio and more accurate color reproduction. The Stylus 1030 SW will be available in March for about $400.
If you're wiling to trade a little bit of ruggedness for a splash of style, the Stylus 850 SW offers the ability to withstand a drop of up to 5 feet, can shoot submerged down to almost 10 feet in water, and can operate in cold down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Since the 850 SW's casing isn't all metal, it made it easier for Olympus to make it available in blue, pink, yellow, black, and silver colors. The camera also sports a 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD instead of the fancier newer-version LCD found on the 1030 SW, as well as a not-as-wide 3X optical 38-114mm f/3.5-5.0 zoom lens. The Stylus 850 SW will hit stores this month for about $300.
User reviews
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wonderful , easy to use , worry free camera !!!
by elushens on November 28, 2009
Pros: good day pictures !! good enough video !!
Cons: not good taking at night and dark places !
xd card !!? ?Summary: very easy to use , tough ....it was in the waters of cebu singapore bintan and survived! mounted it on the handle bar of bike it was doing well taking photos ...
Summary: very easy to use , tough ....it was in the waters of cebu singapore bintan and survived! mounted it on the handle bar of bike it was doing well taking photos and videos till i crashed camera first.It survived! but not sure whether still waterproof !
it just shows how tough this camera is and i am now thinking which model i should get to replace my 850 which i will continue to use to see how long it will take abuse ... -
Don't buy for Olympus image quality... or toughness...
by hsoj_porrah on May 11, 2009
Pros: OK price, presumably tough in many regards - the concept should be applauded - the execution....:(
Cons: Mediocre image, poor intuition/interpretation of programmed conditions, Screen broke within 2months in non-challenging conditions
Summary: Seems they forgot to toughen the screen. Camera survived skiing etc, but screen cracked while in my pocket at a restaurant. I guess the Tough is only as tough as ...
Summary: Seems they forgot to toughen the screen. Camera survived skiing etc, but screen cracked while in my pocket at a restaurant. I guess the Tough is only as tough as its weakest component. As stated elsewhere, image quality etc not good but passable if it lived up to its tough name. Pretty much does it's own thing (takes the picture it, not you, wants) so you have to learn to force it to do what you want with workarounds - not awfully convenient. Interface is painfully archaic (think space invaders) and use didnt come too intuitively. It also appears that some functions aren't availble if using an SD adaptor - something not clear until after you have bought the card and tried it out.
Waiting for a decent competitor -
Good All Around Snap Shot Camera
by MENDOBOB on February 23, 2009
Pros: Rugged,good picture quality, relatively easy to use
Cons: It would be nice to have an optical view finder for bright conditions
Summary: have had this camera for a out a year. The best thing is that I can take it hiking or kayaking without worrying. I would buy one again
Summary: have had this camera for a out a year. The best thing is that I can take it hiking or kayaking without worrying. I would buy one again
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If I had to do it again, I would get another camera.
by trinchinoo on December 9, 2008
Pros: Durability, you don't have to worry about it. Don't take it to the beach and get into the water.
Cons: Not a point and shoot camera. Constantly adjusting to get the right shot. Pictures are like a box of chocolates you never know what your going to get.
Summary: It's expensive and for cheaper you can get a better quality camera.
Summary: It's expensive and for cheaper you can get a better quality camera.
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Good quality... But not all of the time.
by Sparklypie on November 16, 2008
Pros: Good quality pictures, waterproof and takes clear underwater pictures, shockproof so when you drop it it's fine ad different modes to help you along the way.
Cons: The photos often blur and it takes a while to focus. When using no flash, the quality is very poor. You'll get used to it but you'll never be in any of the photos as other people won't understand how to take a decent photo.
Summary: I took it on holiday with me and I was amazed at the digital waterproof camera which enabled me to take photos of everything that I did on holiday. I ...
Summary: I took it on holiday with me and I was amazed at the digital waterproof camera which enabled me to take photos of everything that I did on holiday. I was upset that when I finally got up on stage to do an embarrassing perfomance, my partner couldn't get the camera to focus and all of the photos of me were either blurred or very poor quality. With the flash on, it picked up everything in front of me which made me too dark to see and without the flash I was either blurred or 'speckled'. The battery runs out very easily as you have to spend minutes trying to focus the camera. For the money I think you could probably get a better quality camera but maybe it won't be waterproof.
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Great Pictures Sometimes
by jefairchild on August 18, 2008
Pros: Clear Photos great in the dark. Very cool for underwater or just around the water. Stylish Easy to use
Cons: Not always clear underwater. Zoom is horrible. Slow speed even in sports mode. Battery is horrible even if you dont use the camera you have to charge it every few days
Summary: Decent Camera my battery was done for after 3 mos. So i returned it and am going to upgrade. Buy it somewhere with an easy return policy so you can ...
Summary: Decent Camera my battery was done for after 3 mos. So i returned it and am going to upgrade. Buy it somewhere with an easy return policy so you can try it out
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Good everyday use camera
by Kapaa on July 2, 2008
Pros: stylish and compact with lots of features
Cons: works only one hour underwater
Summary: The camera overall is great. Good in and out of the water but it's good for only 1 hour in water depths of 10 feet which isnt a long ...
Summary: The camera overall is great. Good in and out of the water but it's good for only 1 hour in water depths of 10 feet which isnt a long time in the ocean. It's small so thats a good and bad thing. But overall I love it. Love the many features. The menu is kind of confusing and you can access features only in certain modes. If you have the cash buy the 1030 but the 850 is good for an every day use camera. Esp if you live in hawaii!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Olympus America Inc.
- Part number: 226325
- Description: 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. Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.7 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 4.8 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
- Body Material Metal
Main Features
- Resolution 8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 8,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.35 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (64-1600)
- Digital Zoom 5 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Candle, Indoor, Sunset, Auction, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Anti shake, Beach/snow, Night scene, Sports mode, Behind glass, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, Panorama assist, Shoot & select 1, Shoot & select 2, Underwater macro, Underwater wide 1, Underwater wide 2, Landscape-portrait, Underwater snapshot, Available light portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Frames, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.0 frames per second
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240, AVI - 320 x 240
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 14.8 MB Flash - Integrated
- Integrated Memory 14.8 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Digital Storage Media None
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2304 x 1728, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1920 x 1080
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 17.4 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - F/3.5-5.0
- Focal Length 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 20cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Olympus
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 12 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Shock resistant, Water resistant, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Saturation control, Built-in help guide, 16:9 widescreen mode, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, Built-in LED illuminator, RGB primary color filter, In-camera red-eye removal, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card
Software
- Software Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Underwater Depth up to 9.8 ft
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Wrist strap, microSD to XD adapter
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Olympus LI-42B
- Supported Battery 1 x Olympus LI-42B Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 14 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 140 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 30 - 100%
- Humidity Range Storage 10 - 90%
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Olympus America Inc.
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