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Olympus mju 790 SW

7.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (27)
    8.1 8.1 from 27 reviewers
  • Expert Score (21)
    7.5 7.5 from 21 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    7.4 7.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    7.0 7.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    7.1 7.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (5)
    6.6 6.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5
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Specifications

  • Format
    Rugged Compact
  • Also known as
    Olympus mju 790 SW Digital
  • Max resolution
    3072 x 2304
  • Low resolution
    2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    7.1 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    7.4 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    25 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD

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Pros & Cons

  • shock proof, water proof, nice colors, relatively reactive, waterproof and shock resistant
  • chromatic aberration, controls can be unresponsive, hit and miss autofocus, no manual white balance, subpar screen
  1. Olympus Stylus 790 SW

    Reviewer: Imaging Resource
    23 February 2008

    There's a lot to like in the Olympus Stylus 790SW, beginning with the fact that it has been specifically toughened to be taken everywhere: dropped on the ground, submerged in the water, left in the sand -- as the maxim goes, the camera that gets taken is the camera that gets used, and this camera is definitely designed to be taken. It is well-fitted with scene modes, and attempts to initiate a novice user with its guided shooting mode functionality, but in practice I... Read more

  2. 23 February 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Performance 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    Looks great and performs well, giving similar waterproof compacts something to chew on Read more

  3. Olympus µ 790 SW / Stylus 790 SW

    Reviewer: Camera Labs
    01 December 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Olympus Read more

  4. Reviewer: Let's go digital
    23 November 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    Olympus Mju 790 SW digital compact camera The Olympus Mju 790 SW is a handy camera to always carry with you. The camera's shockproof and waterproof features make the camera stand out from the crowd. When you are aware of these features you tend to use the camera in a casual manner. Place it on a table with the risk of it dropping? No problem. Put it in a glass of water just for fun, no problem either. The Olympus Mju 790 SW isn't likely to fail you! Olympus Stylus 790 SW... Read more

  5. Olympus Stylus 790 SW

    Reviewer: Steve's Digicams
    17 October 2007

    The Stylus 790 SW is the latest addition to Olympus' shock and waterproof line of rugged digicams. While we expected improvements over it's younger brother, the Stylus 770 SW , Olympus fooled us. The 790 can only go down to depths of 10 feet instead of 33, does not include the handy manometer. However, it can still be taken into extreme temps down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10C), and can also handle drops from up to 5 feet. Standard features include a 7.1-megapixel... Read more

  1. Reviewer: Bob - The Netherlands, Let's go digital
    01 December 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    I like the Mju 790 SW. Its a small camera and I carry it with me all the time. Due to the waterproof housing I don't even have to care about carrying the camera in the rain. The image quality is ok. I have seen better images on other digital compact cameras though. But so far I have made some nice snapshots with the Olympus 790 SW! Read more

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