Olympus µ 850 SW

Pros: Durable, waterproof, compact, easy to use

Cons: Menu is still clunky, auto mode is not always reliable.

The Bottom Line: This camera is waterproof, durable, and will go on almost any vacation you can imagine.

Review: This camera was bought to replace a broken Olympus Stylus 770 SW , and I am please to note that Olympus has fixed many (but not all) of the problems found in my previous camera. Its 8 megapixels, 3x zoom, rugged ...

Pros: Small
Durable
Shock proof
Waterproof
Freeze proof

Cons:

None

The Bottom Line: Great durable camera that takes great pictures.

Review: I am a Marine, so I lead an active lifestyle. I have destroyed a few cameras, as have friends of mine. I wanted to get a new camera, and I wanted to get something that could stand up to what I want it for, but I didn't want to give up having a quality ...

Pros: Easy to use, lightweight, compact, durable.

Cons: NONE, this camera is wonderful

The Bottom Line: I would absolutely recommend this camera to anyone looking to purchase a new, or their first digital camera.

Review: This camera is exactly what you need in a face paced, on the go society. The camera is waterproof up to 10 feet, shock proof up to 5 feet, and freeze resistant. The camera has 3x optical/5x digital/15x total zoom, which is plenty given the camera’s ...

Pros: Exceeded expectations, small portable camera, can be used for everything

Cons: low light a problem. Flash in a place where my fingers want to hold.

The Bottom Line: Need a camera... this is it hands down... simple, durable and good pictures.

Review: We purchased this camera so our 5year old could also take pictures and we would not fear the camera dropping. It has exceeded our expectations in every regard. We have taken this camera to all sports events, dropped it in a pool, has had mud on it, and ...

Pros: Tiny, huge screen, full video with SOUND, memory card expandable, TOUGH! waterproof! Versatile

Cons: Not the sharpest video or best sound EVER, pictures: very good but not GREAT

The Bottom Line: The best, most durable and flexible family camera out there. Can replace your cam corder and all its accessories for capturing quick family video, also!

Review: A great little camera that can stand up to your toddler, the pool, even being dropped! Do you fall in love with a camera, only to somehow damage it or have it stop working? This is the camera for YOU. We replaced our semi-waterproof Olympus Stylus AND ...

Pros: Macro setting, durable, high quality photos, lots of options and settings

Cons: zoom is weak

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera if you want something durable, waterproof, and easy to use.

Review: This camera has been everything I hoped it would be. I admit, I don't particularly have a need for a waterproof camera, but I thought for those few occasions I would need it it would be fun. I do have a need for a shock proof, dust proof, and generally ...

Pros: Tough! Lots of scene options!

Cons: Function selection wheel is awkward, no push button for pic review.

Review: Up to now every digital camera I have owned has been Canon. Besides a couple of the Rebels I have owned 5 of the Elph line. I bought the SW850 to try with my kids since they love taking pictures, going to the pool, and dropping & breaking cameras. ...

Pros: Water-resistant, cute

Cons: Image quality, price, Olympus proprietary lock-down

The Bottom Line: This is a camera to buy when you are an outdoorsy person who wants to capture real life!

Review: Introduction I bought this Olympus Stylus 850SW because I was looking a small camera that I could take to the lake - and even in it if I wanted. A camera that I could take out in the rain without worrying. A camera that I could hand to my ...

Pros: waterproof, shockproof

Cons: special memory card needed for VGAx30 fps video, audio quality at beginning of video clips

The Bottom Line: It's a buy if you need a waterproof camera.

Review: Here's what I discovered about the video only after using the camera: * Unless you get a special memory card, you are limited to 10 seconds of video at VGA resolution and 30 fps. So budget the expense of a special memory card into your cost. I ...

Pros: waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, durable, stylish

Cons: hard to use, poor performance, general use

The Bottom Line: Would not recommend. Nice for situations when you can't use other cameras but not for general use.

Review: I recently purchased the Stylus 850SW after putting it off. I already have a point and shoot but I had planned on a lot of water activities this summer and thought a waterproof/shockproof camera would be a nice addition. I finally picked up my Stylus ...