Rugged, Waterproof Cameras and Camcorders Available in the Market

Kodak PlaySport Zx5

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In the past, when people talk about rugged, waterproof cameras and camcorders, Olympus and Pentax normally the brands that come to mind.

However in the past few years, the other major brands have started to offer their own models of rugged, waterproof camera and camcorder units. The emergence of numerous models of rugged, waterproof cameras and camcorders will benefit consumers since it increases the options available for them in this market segment.

These rugged, waterproof cameras and camcorders offer basically the same function although some would provide more protection than others. Some are designed for the great outdoors while others may be limited to the usual family-time pool or beach outings. With a price point that starts at around $100, the choices are varied although the higher the price the more protection it would offer. Therefore the more expensive it gets, the more rugged the camera will be.

Samsung HMX-W300

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Consumers would simply have to see which rugged, waterproof camera and camcorder brand would be more suitable for their needs.

The first device in the list is the Kodak PlaySport Zx5. This is supposedly the last of the rugged mini-camcorders of Kodak that is currently available in the market. For impulse buyers who want to have their own camera that they can bring just about anywhere, this is a good mini-camcorder choice since it is priced at less than $90.

Nikon Coolpix S30

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The Samsung HMX-W300 is a device that may take away the anxiety that camera owners will have if they let other people use it. However it should be noted that its video quality offered by this Samsung device may be similar to that of high-end smartphones.

The large-sized buttons along with the user-friendly menus makes the Nikon Coolpix S30 a good entry into a rugged, waterproof camera for dummies book. Since it uses AA batteries, the owners of the S30 will not have to worry much about running out of juice especially if a convenience store outlet just around the corner.

Pentax Optio WG-2

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The Pentax Optio WG-2 is probably the most rugged, waterproof camera in the market. This point-and-shoot device is not only waterproof it is also dust-proof, freeze-proof, shock-proof, and crush-proof. The Pentax Optio WG-2 is also available with GPS or without GPS.

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX20

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The last device on the list of rugged, waterproof cameras and camcorders is the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX20. This particular device may be chameleon of sorts. No it does not change colors and blend into the background. It does not appear to be a rugged, waterproof camera since it is designed more for suburbanites and urbanites who may want to have their share of some adventure in the wild streets of the city.

These are just some of the rugged, waterproof cameras and camcorders that are currently available in the market. In the end consumers will have the choice on which of these devices they would want to purchase when they find themselves wanting to put some adventurous flavor to spice up their lives.