Olympus Stylus 790SW

Picture Quality / Size Options (6.75)
The Stylus 790SW pairs its TruePic III image processor with a 7.1-megapixel, 1/2.33-inch CCD image sensor. The image sensor allows users to take pictures in the following sizes: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, and 1920 x 1080 (widescreen). The options are available via the “image quality” portion of the initial Recording menu screen. There are no compression options. In the Playback menu, pictures can be resized to 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels.

The JPEG images come in many sizes, but the resolution doesn’t always stay as large as initially set. The resolution automatically shrinks when certain functions are accessed. When the high-speed burst is activated, the resolution shrinks to 2048 x 1536 pixels. The Candle and Available Light scene modes shrink to that image size, as well, and the Auction mode only takes pictures at 640 x 480-pixel resolution. The camera warns users when it has changed the resolution: “Record Mode Changed” appears in red letters across the top of the LCD screen when the resolution is changed without the user manually doing it.

Picture Effects Mode (7.0)
There are several effects that can be applied to pictures taken using the Olympus Stylus 790SW. All are found in the Playback mode. Black & White, Sepia, Vivid, and Neutral color effects can be added, along with 13 frames and several labels appropriate for birthdays, holidays, and romance. Calendar layouts are also available, and can be directly printed from the camera. Although there are more color options on most Canon PowerShot digital cameras, this is still a step up from most budget cameras. The additional frames, labels, and calendars are a nice touch, too.

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