Olympus Stylus 850 SW uses Lithium-Ion (LI-42B) & charger. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Olympus Stylus 850 SW take?
Olympus Stylus 850 SW uses xD Picture Card, Internal. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2GB (xD-Picture Card); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Olympus Stylus 850 SW worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 8 MP effective Olympus compact from 2008 with 1/2.35-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Olympus options, compare Olympus Stylus 840 and Olympus Stylus 9000 (mju 9000).
How do you transfer photos from the Olympus Stylus 850 SW?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Olympus Stylus 850 SW is worth judging as its own Olympus pocket compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Olympus Stylus 850 SW works best when you want small-bag snapshots, flash photos, mirror selfies, and a clean pocket-camera look rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.35-inch (5.76 x 4.32 mm) CCD and 38-114 mm equivalent, F3.5-5 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Olympus Stylus 1010, Olympus Stylus 1020, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Olympus Air A01 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
