Olympus Stylus 850 SW / 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: Waterproof, shockproof, friendly user interface, easy to use

Cons: 10ft max depth, 3x optical zoom, xD Picture Card

The Bottom Line: The Olympus 850SW is a great camera for anything from family portraits to carribean vacations. There is no camera with more features yet simplicity for this price.

Review: OLYMPUS STYLUS 850SWI bought this camera for my girlfriend because she LOVES to take pictures. She's one of those people who can take forty pictures in the exact same place just in slightly different poses. She also has a tendancy to drop ...

Pros: Waterproof, Beerproof, Shock Resistant, Great Resolution

Cons: No Touch Screen Controls

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera. It's more durable and dependable than any other similarly priced camera.

Review: I've had this camera for almost a year. I have brought it all over the world and put it through all kinds of torture. Whether its showing off its water proofing by submerging it in a pint of beer or its toughness by dropping it repeatedly this thing ...

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: 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: 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: Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Well Priced and Easy to Use 

Cons: Battery Life

The Bottom Line: This camera is great, durable, easy to use and well priced.

Review: The Olympus Stylus 850 SW is a great camera for both digital pictures as well as short videos. I have had it for almost a year now and have yet to be disappointed. This camera comes with claims to be waterproof up to 10 feet, shockproof up to 5 ...

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. ...