Olympus Stylus SH-1

The Wi-Fi-enabled 24x Olympus Stylus SH-1 is stylish, but it doesn't quite match the best superzooms in image quality or range, and it's on the pricey side.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus Stylus SH-1 1

Product details

  • 5-axis image stabilization for still photographs as well as video
  • Wide-angle 24x zoom lens (24-600mm equivalent) for blur-free shooting from any distance
  • Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to control and operate the camera remotely and share movie and video files with ease
  • Advanced Video features allow you to shoot in Full HD 60p for smoother action sequences and high-speed videos you can replace in slow motion
  • Manual Mode, Live Guide, and Touch Screen controls that allow you to select your autofocus point and trip the shutter at the touch of a finger
  • Continuous shooting at 11 frames per second, interval shooting with up to 99 shots, built-in HDR and in-camera Art Filters allow you to get creative

PROS

+ 24x zoom lens.
+ 5-axis image stabilization.
+ Touch screen.
+ 1080p60 video.
+ Full manual mode available.
+ Photo Story and Art Filter modes.
+ Stylish design.
+ Wi-Fi.
+ 14fps burst shooting.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Images have a waxy quality.
- Rear LCD could be sharper.
- Doesn't include external battery charger.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 13, 2014
The Wi-Fi-enabled 24x Olympus Stylus SH-1 is stylish, but it doesn't quite match the best superzooms in image quality or range, and it's on the pricey side.
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