Most armored cameras, like the Fujifilm FinePix XP10, are waterproof (to ten feet, in this case), freezeproof, and shockproof (when dropped three feet or less). What makes this one stand out: It's about half the price. True, the image quality was slightly less impressive than with the rest of the cameras here—and a bit blurry underwater. But with features like a 5x optical zoom, sophisticated auto modes, 720p HD video (available on all these models), and easy Facebook/YouTube compatibility, it's the best value of the bunch. 12mp; 4.8 oz; $200; fujifilmusa.com
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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World's Best Waterproof Cameras
These cameras can handle being dropped, wet or frozen—and still take great shots.
By: Will Palmer
Most armored cameras, like the Fujifilm FinePix XP10, are waterproof (to ten feet, in this case), freezeproof, and shockproof (when dropped three feet or less). What makes this one stand out: It's about half the price. True, the image quality was slightly less impressive than with the rest of the cameras here—and a bit blurry underwater. But with features like a 5x optical zoom, sophisticated auto modes, 720p HD video (available on all these models), and easy Facebook/YouTube compatibility, it's the best value of the bunch. 12mp; 4.8 oz; $200; fujifilmusa.com
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What about the Pentax Optio W90 with its LED lighting option for extreme close ups (even my older W60 should have been on this list with its wide angle lens, 5x zoom, face recog, blink detection, 13 ft deep, etc.)? It takes better pictures than the Olympus models for sure.
Flag ThisHow does this compare to the last generation Kodak Playsport?
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