Olympus mju-1
The Olympus mju-1, sold in North America as the Stylus, is a 35mm film compact introduced in 1991. It uses a fixed 35mm f/3.5 lens behind a sliding clamshell cover and was positioned as a pocketable, weather-resistant point-and-shoot for everyday use.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the mju-1 have sat in a tight £40–£70 band, with a median around £60 across the last two years of results. Values today are firmly condition-led at saleroom level — working examples with a clean lens and intact clamshell sell near the top of the range, while cosmetically tired bodies drift to the lower end. Film-compact demand has kept the price stable rather than pushing it higher, so what a mju-1 is worth in 2026 still reflects a wholesale, pre-commission level.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2026
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| May 2026 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 217) Title: An Olympus mju I Outfit Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju I Outfit Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body VG, with case, strap, manual, authorized |
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| Apr 2026 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 133) Title: An Olympus Mju-1 Compact 35mm Camera
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black, body F, has tape residue and damage to battery door, powers up. Note: A 5% import Duty applies to this lot on the hammer price only. |
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| Jan 2026 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 377) Title: An Olympus mju-I Compact camera
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An Olympus mju-I Compact camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, some surface scratches, elements G-VG |
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| Dec 2025 | £40 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Photography, Science & Travel (Lot 3024) Title: Olympus MJU-1 compact film camera with Olympus 35mm 1:3.5 lens seial no. 8457129, together...
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Olympus MJU-1 compact film camera with Olympus 35mm 1:3.5 lens seial no. 8457129, together... |
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| Aug 2025 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 107) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Compact Camera
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black, body F, lens door stuck, untested. |
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| Jul 2025 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 173) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju-1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, elements G |
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| Mar 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 203) Title: A Olympus Mju-1 Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, body G, light usage marks, powers upm otor advances, needs film loaded to fully test. |
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| Jan 2025 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 140) Title: An Olympus Mju-1 35mm Compacy Camera
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black, body G, light usage marks, powers up, flash works, shutter fires and advances. |
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| Jan 2025 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 96) Title: An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, elements G-VG, with wrist strap, in Olympus soft case |
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| Jan 2025 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 97) Title: An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, some scratches elements G-VG, with wrist strap |
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| Nov 2024 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 221) Title: A Crystal Model of an Olympus MJU I 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
translucent, serial no. N/A, camera appears to be open clamshell on one side & close clamshell on the other, body VG, no functions to test, optics VG- (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2024 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 119) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Quartz Date Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju-1 Quartz Date Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, otherwise untested, body G, lens door not catching |
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 112) Title: An Olympus Mju-1 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1633216, body G, very minor usage marks to front and back, powers up, takes a photo, flash works, with soft case. |
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| Feb 2024 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 350) Title: An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera
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An Olympus mju 1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, some surface scratches, elements G-VG |
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| Dec 2023 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 304) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera
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An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, elements G, with wrist strap |
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| Aug 2023 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 479) Title: Two Olympus mju-1 Compact Cameras
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Two Olympus mju-1 Compact Cameras, both power up, shutters working, flash working, self timers working, one body G, some surface scratches/wear, |
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| Aug 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 439) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Zoom Compact Camera
Description:
An Olympus mju-1 Zoom Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, no remote timer, body G, light wear, elements F-VG, in Olympus soft case |
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| Aug 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 438) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Quartz Date Compact camera
Description:
An Olympus mju-1 Quartz Date Compact camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, quartz date display functions, body G, some surface |
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| Aug 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 437) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera
Description:
An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, elements G-VG |
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| Aug 2023 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 436) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera
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An Olympus mju-1 Compact camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, some wear/scratches, elements G-VG, with wrist strap, |
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| Jun 2023 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 187) Title: An Olympus mju-1 Ultra Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
IR 725154, black, serial no.6210112, with an Olympus f/3.5 35mm lens, tested as working, body G, lens G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus mju-1 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results put the mju-1 between roughly £40 and £70, with a median price of about £60 for a clean, working example.
How much does an Olympus mju-1 sell for at UK auction?
Over the last two years the mju-1 has typically sold for £50–£70, with tatty or untested bodies closer to £40.
Is the Olympus mju-1 the same as the Olympus Stylus?
Yes — the mju-1 was marketed as the Stylus in North America, and the two names refer to the same 1991 35mm compact.
What affects the value of an Olympus mju-1?
Price is driven by cosmetic condition, a clear lens, a working flash and a functioning clamshell switch; boxed examples with paperwork sit at the upper end of the range.