Olympus Stylus 1050SW
HQ Grade: B
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 15th of 92 in Point and Shoot
- 43rd of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 4th of 4 in Stylus
- 7th of 45 in Olympus
- 17th of 80 in $150 - $200
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Editors' Comments
It's freezeproof, shockproof, and waterproof, but that's not all. It's innovative too. Introducing the new TAP control system, Olympus attempts to make this outdoorsy camera an adventurer's best friend. The TAP control system allows the user to toggle certain features by simply tapping the camera body. If you are climbing a mountain, the last... read more
Specifications
- 10.10 Megapixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 80-1600 ISO range
- 2.7-inch LCD display
- Face Detection
- Shockproof (5 ft.),Waterproof (10 ft.), and Freezeproof (14°F)
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Answered Questions for the 1050SW
- Q: replace broken crystal
- A: Well, first I would send it into Olympus to have it looked over to see if anything else is wrong... read more
- Q: What is the practical difference between the 1050 SW and the Tough 6000? They look to be about the same price, and have similar specs.
- A: Olympus recently renamed the SW series to give it a more appeal for it's features. They do look the same. read more
- Q: Would you think this is an appropriate camera for a 12 year old?
- A: The SW line is shock resistant up to 5 feet, and that's going to be the main issue for a... read more
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Open Questions for the 1050SW
- Q: why is this camera in the $150 price range and the 850 sw has jumped to the $350-$450 range? Is there a problem with the newer one?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am deciding between the stylus 1050 or the fe-370, which is a better camera. I found the fe-370 for $100 and the 1050 bundle for $179
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I need an advice from a camera/ photography expert . I want to buy a waterproof camera. What is the best waterproof camera?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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