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 photos and videos.
So if you want a camera that can go (almost) anywhere you can, and keep on shooting, Olympuss ultra-toughened mju 850SW is a £200 temptation its waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof.
Strengths
If youve yet to use one of the Olympus ruggedised SW cameras, you might need some shock-proofing yourself. The mju 850SW is no heavier, fatter or harder to use than any comparable style compact, with none of the awkwardness of, say, Ricohs waterproof models. The case combines matte metal and smooth plastic, eschewing the metal rivets of previous SW cameras for a simple, reassuring solidity.
The Olympus Stylus 850 SW is an 8-megapixel photo camera that offers a maximum image resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels. Equipped with image stabilizer technology, it helps reduce blur caused by camera shake, allowing for clearer and more precise shots. With a 5x digital zoom and a 3x optical zoom, users can easily zoom in to capture distant subjects without losing image quality.