Typical price: £190
What is it: Waterproof, shockproof 7-megapixel compact camera
What we think: A respectable compact, but its tough qualities bump up the price
Olympus mju 790 SW Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 94 x 61 x 21 mm |
| Weight | 136 g |
| Body material | Metal |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 7.1 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Effective sensor resolution | 7 pixels |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.3 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 4 s |
| Exposure metering | ESP light metering, spot metering |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 steps |
| White balance presets | Sunlight, Tungsten, Overcast, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3 |
| Still image format | DCF, EXIF 2.2, PIM III |
| Digital video format | AVI Motion JPEG® |
Lens Systems
| Lens type | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 6.7-20.1 mm |
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 38-114 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
| Focus adjustment | Automatic |
| Min focus range | 50 mm |
| Lens aperture | F/3.5-5 |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| Flash modes | Fill-in |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
| Effective flash range | 0.2-3.8 m |
| Other features | LED illuminator, shock-proof from heights of up to 1.5m, waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to 3m depth, face detection |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | None |
|---|---|
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 230,000 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 14.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | xD |
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