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Olympus Stylus 770 SW

Olympus Stylus 770 SW / µ Digital 770 SW Digital Camera

Olympus Stylus 840 / µ Digital 840

Olympus Stylus 840 / µ Digital 840 Digital Camera

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When Olympus claims its Stylus 770SW is the “world’s most durable camera,” it means it. It can be dropped from up to five feet, be immersed underwater down to 33 feet,... More
When Olympus claims its Stylus 770SW is the “world’s most durable camera,” it means it. It can be dropped from up to five feet, be immersed underwater down to 33 feet, withstand temperatures as cold as -10 degrees Celsius, and support up to 220lbs of pressure, all without breaking a sweat. While the Olympus Stylus 770SW is obviously great for hikers and adventurers, its solid build also makes it the perfect camera for younger, more accident-prone users. Less
The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image... More
The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5x 5.6x
Camera Type Compact Compact
Weight 0.34 lb. 0.29 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 7.1 Megapixel 8.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 5x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.1 Megapixel 8.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1920 x 1080
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI AVI • Motion JPEG
Video Speed 15 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 5x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length - 6.4 - 32 mm
Macro Focus Range 7.9 in. to Infinity (w) / 2.8 - 19.7 in. (t) 1.2 - 27.6 in. (w) / 23.6 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm 36 - 180 mm
Focus Range 19.7 in. to Infinity (w) 27.6 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5 (w/t) f3.3/f5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/1000 sec 1/2 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 12 Frames 6.9 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 64
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card Built-in • xD Picture Card
Compression Type JPEG • DPOF JPEG
Built-in Memory Size 18 MB 14.8 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker - With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 190 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.34 lb. 0.29 lb.
Depth 0.8 in. 0.94 in.
Height 2.3 in. 2.2 in.
Width 3.6 in. 3.8 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332159600 50332162563
Product ID 40450083 50174179
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Audio Cable Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Strap • AV Cable
Release Date March, 2007 January, 2008
Family Line Olympus Stylus Olympus Stylus
Product MPN   
MPN STYLUS770SW 226255
 
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Olympus Stylus 770 SW
Olympus Stylus 770 SW / µ Digital 770 SW Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

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Based on 16 user reviews
81% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

jeavinl
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The Perfect Camera for the Family That Drops Everything

byjeavinl Dec 10, 2007
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof, compact, good photos, adequate video,...
Cons rechargable ion battery, scrolling through too many modes, somewhat long shutter time,...
Recommended it? Yes

I've had this camera for almost a year. My husband broke my old one before Easter and I knew I needed a new one before that photo op. How he broke it, I do not know. I think he sat on it and the lens cracked because when you turn it on, there was a weird black-lined leaf-like pattern on the... Read full review »

33

A Big Disappointment

byislandalex Jul 20, 2008
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Waterproof, Shockproof, Durable, Good Warranty
Cons Poor image quality, unintuitive user interface, complicated menus
Recommended it? No

This is marketed as a rough and tough go-anywhere 7.1 mp compact digital camera. Compact and rough it is, but it lacks the picture quality that I have come to expect from Olympus, more on that later!

The Packaging

Olympus, like many other camera manufacturers are slimming down... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

428

EXCELLENT Value for the price... and a Great Camera

byxenoranger Jun 9, 2008
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5x Optical Zoom<br> Options<br> Design
Cons LCD Scratches easily<br> Microphone for Video
Recommended it? Yes

So, if you're like me and love to snap pictures, then you'll probably want a good Digital Camera. Now, you can certainly go with a point and click model, but all you'll get is point and click shots. These are usually blurry and not as nice as a higher end camera. Well, Olympus has a decently priced... Read full review »

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