Olympus Stylus 400 Digital Camera
The Olympus Stylus 400 is a 4MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus Stylus 400
Key Features — Olympus Stylus 400
4MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2288x1712 pixels, suited for everyday photography and standard print sizes.
Water-Resistant Metal Body: The all-metal construction with water resistance adds durability for outdoor and casual use in light weather.
TruePic Image Processor: Olympus's TruePic engine handles image processing with three color profile options: Standard, High, and Super High.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides a secondary framing option independent of the LCD, useful in bright sunlight conditions.
1.5-Inch TFT LCD Display: 134,000-dot rear screen for composing shots and reviewing images in a compact form factor.
Built-In Flash: Supports Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced, and Off modes to handle a range of lighting situations.
Camera Specifications — Olympus Stylus 400
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| Processor | TruePic |
| ISO Range | 64 – 320 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2288x1712 |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
Description — Olympus Stylus 400
The Olympus Stylus 400 is a 4MP compact point-and-shoot camera built on a 1/2.5-inch sensor and powered by Olympus's TruePic image processor. It captures stills at up to 2288x1712 pixels and supports color profiles in Standard, High, and Super High modes. The metal body measures 99 x 56 x 34 mm, weighs 220g, and carries a Water Resistant rating — practical for photographers who shoot in unpredictable conditions.
A 1.5-inch TFT LCD at 134,000 dots serves as the primary composition screen, backed up by an optical tunnel viewfinder. Autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single focus point. The built-in flash covers Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, and Off modes.
Video records at up to 480p at 15fps. ISO spans 64 to 320, and the Li-10B Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 150 shots per charge. USB connectivity is included; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not.
Pros — Olympus Stylus 400
- ✓Water Resistant metal body (99 x 56 x 34 mm) adds durability for outdoor use
- ✓TruePic image processor paired with a 1/2.5-inch 4MP sensor for core imaging tasks
- ✓Three color profile options (Standard, High, Super High) offer basic tonal flexibility
Cons — Olympus Stylus 400
- ✗ISO tops out at 320, limiting performance in low-light environments
- ✗Maximum burst rate of just 1 frame per second despite burst mode being present
- ✗Video limited to 480p at 15fps, well below modern standards
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