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10.1 megapixel, 3.6x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom, USB, xD-Picture card, 173 gram, 2.7 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 15 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Silver is 3.8/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Olympus mju 1030 SW

(02/12/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 345974 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
92.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Silver

(28/10/08)
Summary: 8 experts have reviewed the Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Silver, giving it an average score of 83 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: UK
83.0 / 100.0
CNET.com Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW (Green)

(05/09/08)
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Verdict: 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.
Pros: ; Rugged, sealed body that's waterproof, crushproof, shockproof, and freezeproof; solid build and design, onboard Guide for beginners; live preview.
Cons: ; Average image quality and performance.
Country: US
6.8 / 10.0
digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW Review

(12/05/08)
Summary: The... Read the full review
Country: US
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Laptop Magazine Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

(17/04/08)
Summary: For travelers who don¿t want to handle their digicam with kid gloves, Olympus offers the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW, a waterproof, freeze-proof, crush-proof, and dust-proof camera that promises to be the ¿toughest point-and-shoot in the world.¿ With its durable build, rich selection of scene modes, and speedy performance, this camera... Read the full review
Pros: ; Rugged yet sleek design Simple interface Speedy performance Records smooth video
Cons: ; No optical image stabilization Reds and pinks sometimes appear muted Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots
Country: US
3.5 / 5.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(03/04/08)
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Country: US
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CNET.co.uk Title:

Olympus mju 1030SW review


Summary: : Macho-toughened camera with a surprisingly sensitive side -- the pictures aren't bad either... Read the full review
Verdict: Remember when electronic kit was easy to use and built to last? Those days are back -- the diamond-tough 1030SW takes good photos, thrives on rough treatment and offers competent point-and-shoot operation. Drop it, kick it, freeze it, splash it -- this camera can take it all and keeps on shooting
Pros: ; Bomb-proof build; great screen and lens; fine 10-megapixel pictures
Cons: ; Average focusing and detail; aggressive styling
Country: UK
8.1 / 10.0
Digicamera UK Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW


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Verdict: The Stylus 1030 SW is the camera a lot of divers have been waiting for. It brings 10-megapixel resolution to scuba diving without the need of an underwater case. It's also the most rugged Olympus Stylus camera yet, being able to survive huge drops from almost seven feet and freezing temperatures. Despite its ruggedness, the 1030 SW is
Pros: ; Pre-capture movie mode; Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water; Real diving possible with 33 feet depth limit; Superb wide viewing-angle, high-res 2.7-inch LCD; microSD adapter included; Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera; Optional PT-043 deepwater housing; Can survive 6.6-foot drops and
Cons: ; Included wrist strap does not tighten around wrist; Over-zealous underwater depth warnings; Small mode wheel hard to read underwater; Elegant metal body can get scratched; Integrated automatic lens cover can get clogged and stuck; Strictly point & shoot; Tiny gray on silver labels difficult to read; LCD not always bright enough for
Country: UK
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What Digital Camera Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030SW


Summary: Since its emergence a little over a year ago Olympus' SW series has managed to combine Shock, Water and Crush proofing within a shell that has a certain industrial charm and is by no means cumbersome... Read the full review
Country: UK
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T3 Title:

Olympus Mju 1030


Summary: Hard as nails clicker that comes and has a go... Read the full review
Verdict: Like a heavily armed psychopath with a photography degree, this snapper is as hard as nails, yet takes a beautiful picture
Pros: ; Rock hard body; Excellent camera
Cons: ; Not exactly a fashion winner
Country: UK
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Cameras.co.uk Title:

Olympus MJU 1030 SW Review | Olympus Digital Camera | Digital Camera Comparison


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Verdict: "The MJU 1030 SW is a tremendously tough and rugged camera. It is small enough to slip into a pocket and takes a good snap shot too. This camera is well worth considering if you are looking for a robust, take anywhere camera."
Country: UK
81.0 / 100.0
NeoCamera Title:

Olympus Stylus 1030SWSummary |Full Review |Cropped Images |Sample Images


Summary: The Olympus 1030SW is the toughest digital camera ever produced. You can drop it, dunk it, freeze it and other treat it badly and the 1030SW can just keep going. This tough exterior is... Read the full review
Pros: ; Extremely durable and waterproof to 10m * Ultra-slim wide-angle * Nicely saturated colors * Excellent macro focus with led illumination * Effective shadow-adjust mode, somewhat strong * Excellent LCD visibility * Generally fast and responsive * Good control of chromatic aberrations * Difficult to hold securely
Cons: ; Poor automatic white-balance in artificial light * Exposure not so reliable * General image softness * Display lag in continuous drive mode * Noticeable distortion near wide-angle * Short battery-life * Exposure compensation interface slow * Poor placement of lens
Country: US
Average
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Olympus Stylus 1030SW


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Pros: ; In-camera help system and unique Guide menu; Supports both xD and microSD cards; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Good exposure and color; Wide-angle, 28 - 102 mm lens; Fancy panorama shooting mode (though ISO is boosted very high); LED illuminator can be used to brighten (or blind) your subject; Handy Shadow Adjustment and Perfect Shot
Cons: ; No manual controls; Plastic tripod mount; can't swap memory cards while using a tripod; Slow full resolution continuous shooting mode; faster mode lowers resolution and boosts ISO; Lens is on the "slow" side; Poor white balance performance in the studio (won't apply to most people); Soft images with heavy noise reduction and substantial
Country: US
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