Yep, I've have two of the Olympus Stylus SW models, a 790SW (good down to 10ft) and the newer Stylus Tough 8000 (good to 33 ft.). Both are awesome P&S cameras, and I would take any camera from Olympus' SW line over this bulbous looking monstrosity.
I have the 1030 as well and I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed. Not only are the pictures very impressive (especially sunsets) this camera has been snorkeling and snowboarding with me as well as actually protected my leg in an unfortunate scooter accident in Mexico (and yes it remained waterproof even after that). All that and it doesn't have to look like it was designed by a 3rd grader
I also had the Olympus 1030SW, and I can say the opposite.
The pictures were beyond lousy. The video was unusable, and limited to 10 seconds (WTF!). The xD cads were overpriced, and only available up to 2GB. The price was way too high for what it did.
In other words, it was an overpriced piece of equipment that didn't deliver, but you could put it in the water. That's about it.
The Canon, otoh, looks like it addresses most, if not all, of these shortcomings.
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Olympus Stylus 1030 SW FTW!!! Smaller, more rugged and doesn't look like a toy! Mine has taken a beaten!!!
Yep, I've have two of the Olympus Stylus SW models, a 790SW (good down to 10ft) and the newer Stylus Tough 8000 (good to 33 ft.). Both are awesome P&S cameras, and I would take any camera from Olympus' SW line over this bulbous looking monstrosity.
My only problem with Olympus is their proprietary card - not SD or CF. :(
I have the 1030 as well and I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed. Not only are the pictures very impressive (especially sunsets) this camera has been snorkeling and snowboarding with me as well as actually protected my leg in an unfortunate scooter accident in Mexico (and yes it remained waterproof even after that). All that and it doesn't have to look like it was designed by a 3rd grader
I played with the Olympus. I repeatedly took pictures of my finger in front of the lens. I do not have that problem with the Canon.
I also had the Olympus 1030SW, and I can say the opposite.
The pictures were beyond lousy. The video was unusable, and limited to 10 seconds (WTF!). The xD cads were overpriced, and only available up to 2GB. The price was way too high for what it did.
In other words, it was an overpriced piece of equipment that didn't deliver, but you could put it in the water. That's about it.
The Canon, otoh, looks like it addresses most, if not all, of these shortcomings.