Typical price: £200
What is it: Weatherproof compact camera with mechanical image stabilisation
What we think: Mediocre compact with a couple of good features, but the rest is underwhelming
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 August 2007
Tags: Olympus, Olympus Stylus mju 780, optical zoom, resolution, camera
We like:
Decent high-sensitivity performance; 5x zoom
We don't like:
Digital image stabilisation button; lacklustre features; xD only
You might also need:
xD memory cards
CNET UK judgement:
Mediocre point-and-shoot camera with strong mechanical image stabilisation, and little else to be excited about, apart from reasonable performance at higher ISO settings. Features are far too standard for this price, and claims of weatherproofing are underwhelming
Full review:
The Olympus Stylus mju 780 is a fairly nondescript digital compact camera with a couple of nice touches that help to alleviate the fog of anonymity. Mechanical image stabilisation and a 5x optical zoom are quite interesting. The mju 780 is also claimed to be weatherproof so it can brave the elements, and it's available for around £200 online. Continue Reading...
Olympus Stylus mju 780 History
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