Olympus Mju 1050 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Score 8.3/10 Read 15
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+ This digital camera scores high on build quality. - It scores poorly on ease of use.

£175 – £237 at 1 retailer out of 400 retailers checked

Olympus Mju 1050: See full product description

Ease of use	7.7
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.6
Value for money	7.9
Overall rating	8.3

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Nice slim camera with very good definition.
Bad points:: Did not come with a leather case as Olympus cameras I've had in the past.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Mar 2009

Chaz, I like Rock Climbing

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: tough and durable, i dont have to worry about it when im out and about, for example i use it when i go rock climbing
Bad points:: some of the features are a bit tricky to learn, having said that they are worth the small effort of working them out, things like the landscape feature give me some really dazzling shots from halfway up a cliff

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 Jan 2009

Irene, London

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: Should come with a memory card and case.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Dec 2008

Christine, Bristol

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Wtareproof & Shockproof, I'am very acceident prone!
Bad points:: The front flips down and turns it's self on

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Jan 2009

andy, bracknell

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: easy to use - take anywhere and good quality prints, what more could you ask for
Bad points:: none

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Jan 2009

Lyanne, Swindon Keen amateur

Score 4.0/10

Good points:: It's waterproof
Bad points:: The image quality and color was sub optimal for a camera of this price

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	3.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	4.0
Overall rating	4.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Jan 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good picture quality.
Bad points:: Expensive

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	6.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Dec 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.1

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	15
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Media format	XD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	152
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	Yes
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	62x93x22.6
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	42

Release date	2008-09-15
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.2

Width in mm	93

Depth in mm	2.3

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	114

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	38

Also known as: Mju 1050SW, Olympus µ[MJU:] 1050, OLYMPUS MJU1050, [mju:] 1050, Mju Tough 1050

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Manufacturer's Description

People who quickly get bored at home need a camera which is designed for the world outside, like the μ 1050 SW, the perfect combination of toughness and high-tech features that fits into every bag. It is waterproof to a depth of 3 metres, shockproof to a height of 1.5 metres and disposes of a high-precision 3x optical zoom. This makes it the ideal partner for a weekend trip in the great outdoors, for the snow and icerocks. The TAP Control allows for the first time to operate the camera by tapping the body. Furthermore, the μ 1050 SW offers one of the latest features of digital photography: the camera automatically detects up to 16 faces and then sets optimal exposure and focus. All you’ve got to do is press the button.

High-precision 3x optical zoom (38-114mm*) to capture great scenes through to stunning portraits even in tough conditions
Shooting when it’s getting tough, wet and cold – shockproof up to 1.5m**, waterproof up to 3m*** and freezeproof -10°C
TAP Control Menu for great convenience
Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces plus correct exposure of other image areas
6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD for excellent preview even in brilliant sunlight
10.1 Megapixels to make poster-size prints
Digital image stabilisation for less blur
TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound
xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible

Equivalent to a 35mm camera
*Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
***According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8

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