- Take it anywhere, anytime as shockproof up to 1.5m
 - Exciting shots in and by the pool and water as waterproof to 3m
 - Perfectly focused and exposed faces even in tricky situations thanks to Face Detection Technology. In combination with Shadow Adjustment Technology also other main parts of the picture are correctly exposed.
 - 6.4cm/2.5"" HyperCrystal LCD with a bright display even in brilliant sunlight and at extreme angles (230,000 pixels)
 - High ISO setting (up to ISO 1600) for less blur
 - 7.1 Megapixels to make poster-size prints if you want to
 - 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 38-114mm) to capture great scenes through to stunning portraits
 - Better low light and underwater shooting thanks to BrightCapture Technology
 - 23 scene modes (e.g. Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide and Macro) ensure the camera has the right settings for different situations
 - Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
 - TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
 - Underwater shooting up to water pressure equivalent of 40m possible in combination with optional underwater case PT-041

Boasting a tough body, the 7.1 Megapixel µ[mju:] 790 SW has the ability to go where other cameras can’t. Whether at the beach, doing a round of snowboarding or navigating the hazards of a kids’ party, this camera withstands it all. For shooting in up to 40m depth, the optional PT-041 Underwater Case provides additional waterproof protection.

The µ[mju:] 790 SW matches brawn with performance. For versatility in locating and framing subjects, it features a 3x optical zoom (equiv. to 38-114mm). The ability to recognise human faces as the main subject of a composition through implementation of Face Detection Technology ensures optimal focus and exposure in the areas you want. What’s more, the µ[mju:] 790 SW applies innovative technology to deliver stunningly realistic results through the lightening of shadowy areas such as shade under a tree or backlit subjects. And ensuring photographic settings are tailored for most shooting situations, multiple scene modes are available, including four specifically made for use underwater.  

Specifications

Image Sensor  
      
Effective pixels
7.1 Megapixels

Filter array
Primary colour filter (RGB)

Full resolution
7.4 Megapixels
    
Type
1/2.3 '' CCD sensor

Lens     
   
Optical zoom
3 x

Aspherical glass elements
3

Focal length
6.7 - 20.1 mm

Focal length (equiv. 35mm)
38 - 114 mm

Structure
10 lenses / 8 groups

Maximum aperture
3.5 - 5.0

Digital Zoom
       
Enlargment factor
5 x / 15 x combined with optical zoom

LCD     
   
Pixel number
230,000 pixels

BrightCapture
Yes

Monitor size
6.4 cm / 2.5 ''

LCD type
HyperCrystal LCD

Focusing System
       
Method
TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection

Face Detection AF
Yes

Spot focusing
Yes

Standard mode
0.5m - ∞ (wide) / 0.5m - ∞ (tele)

Macro mode
0.2m - ∞ (wide) / 0.3m - ∞ (tele)

Super Macro mode
Closest focusing distance: 7 cm

Light Metering
       
ESP light metering
Yes

Spot metering
Yes

Scene Modes
       
Number of scene modes
23

Portrait
Yes

Landscape
Yes

Landscape with Portrait
Yes

Night Scene
Yes

Night Scene with portrait
Yes

Sports
Yes

Indoor
Yes

Candle
Yes

Self-portrait
Yes

Available Light Portrait
Yes

Sunset
Yes

Fireworks
Yes

Cuisine
Yes

Behind Glass
Yes

Documents
Yes

Auction
Yes

Shoot & Select 1
Yes

Shoot & Select 2
Yes

Beach and Snow
Yes

Underwater Snapshot
Yes

Underwater Wide 1
Yes

Underwater Wide 2
Yes

Underwater Macro
Yes

Exposure System
 

Enhancement function
Image Stabilisation Mode
Shadow Adjustment Technology

Shutter speed
1/2 - 1/1000 s / < 4 s (Night scene)

Exposure compensation
+/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps

Sensitivity
       
Auto
ISO 100 - 400 Automatically selected

Manual
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

White Balance
       
Sunlight
Yes

Tungsten
Yes

Overcast
Yes

Flourescent 1
Yes

Flourescent 2
Yes

Flourescent 3
Yes

Internal Flash
       
Working range (wide)
0.2 - 3.8 m (Auto ISO)

Working range (tele)
0.3 - 2.6 m (Auto ISO)

AUTO
Yes

Red-eye reduction
Yes

Fill-in
Yes

Off
Yes

Sequence Shooting
       
Sequential shooting mode
1.1 fps / 3 frames SHQ image size
/ 6 frames HQ image size

Sequential shooting mode (high speed)
3.5 fps / 11 frames (in 3MP mode)

Memory   
    
Internal memory
14.7 MB

Image Processing
       
TruePic III
Yes

Noise reduction
Yes

Pixel mapping
Yes

Function Processing
       
Panorama
Yes (only with optional Olympus xD-Picture Card)

Image Editing
       
Black & White
Yes

Sepia
Yes

Resize
Yes

Attach a frame
Yes

Attach a title
Yes

Attach a calendar
Yes

Correction of saturation
Yes

Red-eye reduction
Yes

Shadow Adjustment Technology
Yes

View Images
        
Calendar
Yes

Index
4, 9, 16, 25 frames

Zoom
1.1 - 10 x

Slide show
Yes

Rotation
Yes

View Movie
       
Frame by frame
Yes

Fast forward
Yes

Reverse playback
Yes

Still Image Recording  
      
DCF
Yes

EXIF
2.2

PIM
III

DPS
PictBridge

DPOF
Yes

Movie Recording System   
    
Recording format
AVI Motion JPEG®

Sound recording
Yes , format: WAV

Movie quality
640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: 10 s
320 x 240 / 15 fps Recording time: 29 min
160 x 120 / 15 fps 29 min

Voice Recording        

Recording format
Wave format

Image Size
       
SHQ
3072 x 2304

HQ
3072 x 2304

SQ1
2560 x 1920
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536

SQ2  
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024 x 768
640 x 480

Other Features
       
Shock resistant
Shock-proof from heights of up to 1.5m

Waterproof
Waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to 3m depth

Freezeproof
Freezeproof up to -10°C

Face Detection Technology
Yes

Perfect Shot Preview
Yes

Interface        

Combined A/V & USB output
Yes

Combined V & USB output
Yes

USB 1.1
Yes

USB 2.0 compatible
Yes
    
USB 2.0 HI-speed
Yes

Video out
Yes

Menu  
      
Menu languages in camera
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian

Size  
      
Dimensions (WxHxD)
93.6 x 60.9 x 21.3 mm

Weight
136 g (without battery and card)

Check out The Olympus Stylus 790 SW Video Review by Cameralabs.com on YouTube!