Olympus Stylus 840

The Stylus 840 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 5x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories.

3x zoom

The Stylus 840's ultra-compact lens is made from precision-crafted glass that puts you 60 percent closer than a 3x zoom.

Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization combines with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.

2.7" HyperCrystal™ LCD

The large 2.7" HyperCrystal™ LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting. Share photos with family and friends even in bright, direct sunlight.

8-megapixel CCD

Get superior image quality with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD. Make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail.

Face Detection

Face Detection tracks your subjects' faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

New lighting technology

Bring out the details in the shadow. Capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations such as backlight.

Multi-frame window

Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings, select and capture the perfect shot!

Perfect Fix

Correct shooting mistakes instantly with Perfect Fix. With the touch of a button, lighten up shadows and remove red-eye, so a less-than-perfect shot can still turn out perfect!

In-Camera Panorama mode

In-Camera Panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene.

TruePic™ III Image Processor

Developed for the professional Digital SLR, the TruePic™ III Image Processor delivers superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail, and less noise.

Pre-Capture Movie scene mode

Don't miss the moment. A new Pre-Capture Movie scene mode lets you capture two seconds of the movie before the shutter release, as well as five seconds of the movie after the shutter release.

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Sensor • 1/2.35" Type CCD
• 8.5 million total pixels
• 8 million effective pixels
• Primary colour filter (RGB)

Image sizes • 8M 3248 x 2436
• 5M 2560 x 1920
• 4M 2304 x 1728
• 3M 2048 x 1536
• 2M 1600 x 1200
• 1M 1280 x 960
• VGA 640 x 480
• 16:9 1920 x 1080

Movie clips • 640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: 10 sec
• 320 x 240 / 15 fps Recording time: 29 min

File formats • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
• AVI Motion JPEG
• WAV audio

Lens • 6.4 - 32.0 mm
• 36 - 180 mm (35mm equiv.)
• 5x optical zoom
• 8 lenses / 6 groups
• 4 aspherical elements
• f/ 3.3 - 5.0

Image stabilization Yes, Dual Image Stabilization

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom Yes, up to 5.6x

Focus • TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
• Face Detection AF
• Spot focusing

AF area modes iESP

AF assist lamp No

Focus distance • Standard mode 0.7m - ∞ (wide) / 0.7m - ∞ (tele)
• Macro mode 0.2m - ∞ (wide) / 0.6m - ∞ (tele)
• Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 3 cm

Metering • ESP light metering
• Spot metering

Histogram Yes

ISO sensitivity • Auto ISO 64 - 1600
• Manual ISO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

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

Exposure bracketing No

Shutter speed 1/2 - 1/2000 s

Aperture n/a

Modes • Auto
• Programme automatic

Scene modes • Portrait
• Landscape
• Landscape with
• Portrait
• Night Scene
• Night Scene with portrait
• Sports
• Indoor
• Candle
• Self-portrait
• Available Light Portrait
• Sunset
• Fireworks
• Cuisine
• Behind Glass
• Documents
• Auction
• Shoot & Select 1
• Shoot & Select 2
• Beach and Snow
• Pre-Capturing Movie

White balance • Auto WB
• Overcast
• Sunlight
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent 1
• Fluorescent 2
• Fluorescent 3

White balance fine tune No

Self timer Yes

Flash • Auto
• Red-eye reduction
• Fill-in
• Off

Flash range • Working range (wide) 0.2 - 3.9 m (ISO 800)
• Working range (tele) up to 2.6 m (ISO 800)

Viewfinder n/a

LCD monitor • 2.7" / 6.4 cm HyperCrystal LCD
• 230,000 dots
• LCD backlight boost

Connectivity • DC input
• Combined A/V & USB output
• USB 2.0 High Speed

Print compliance • DCF
• EXIF 2.21
• PIM III
• PictBridge
• DPOF

Other features • Face Detection Technology
• Guide function
• Perfect Shot Preview
• In-Camera Panorama
• Mechanical Image Stabilizer
• Self timer
• Pre-Capturing Movie

Storage xD-Picture Card

Power • LI-42B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• LI-40C Charger

Weight (no batt) 130 g (4.6 oz)

Dimensions 96.4 x 56.5 x 24 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 0.9 in)