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| Based on 15 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Green 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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Title: Review summary of Olympus mju 1030 SW(11/22/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 330301 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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Title: Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Green(10/28/08)Summary: 8 experts have reviewed the Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW Green, 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: 
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83.0 / 100.0 |
| CNET.com |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030 SW (Green)(9/5/08)Summary: Read the full review 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:
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6.8 / 10.0 |
| digitalcamerareview.com |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030 SW Review(5/12/08)Summary: The... Read the full review Country:
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| Laptop Magazine |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030 SW(4/17/08)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:
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3.5 / 5.0 |
| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(4/3/08)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| T3 |
Title: Olympus Mju 1030Summary: 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: ; Excellent camera; Rock hard body Cons: ; Not exactly a fashion winner Country:
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| What Digital Camera |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030SWSummary: 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:
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| Cameras.co.uk |
Title: Olympus MJU 1030 SW Review | Olympus Digital Camera | Digital Camera ComparisonSummary: Read the full review 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:
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81.0 / 100.0 |
| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Olympus mju 1030SW reviewSummary: : 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:
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8.1 / 10.0 |
| Digicamera UK |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030 SWSummary: Read the full review 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: ; Superb wide viewing-angle, high-res 2.7-inch LCD; Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water; LED illumination comes in handy; microSD adapter included; Real diving possible with 33 feet depth limit; Optional PT-043 deepwater housing; Can survive 6.6-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!; Very good Cons: ; Elegant metal body can get scratched; Over-zealous underwater depth warnings; Tiny gray on silver labels difficult to read; Small mode wheel hard to read underwater; Strictly point & shoot; Included wrist strap does not tighten around wrist; Integrated automatic lens cover can get clogged and stuck; LCD not always bright enough for Country:
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| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Olympus Stylus 1030SWSummary: Read the full review Pros: ; Handy Shadow Adjustment and Perfect Shot Preview features; Wide-angle, 28 - 102 mm lens; LED illuminator can be used to brighten (or blind) your subject; Snappy performance; Fancy panorama shooting mode (though ISO is boosted very high); Tons of scene modes; Ultra-rugged, "everything-proof" body; Good exposure and color; In-camera help Cons: ; Redeye a problem (but at least you can remove it later); Slow full resolution continuous shooting mode; faster mode lowers resolution and boosts ISO; No optical viewfinder; Plastic tripod mount; can't swap memory cards while using a tripod; Very little built-in memory; Poor white balance performance in the studio (won't apply to most Country:
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| NeoCamera |
Title: Olympus Stylus 1030SWSummary |Full Review |Cropped Images |Sample ImagesSummary: 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:
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Average |
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