Fujifilm FinePix XP80 Waterproof Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)

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Ideal for snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and other outdoor leisure activities, the FinePix XP70 complies with IP68 standards (*4). For film color with background bokeh from bright lenses, you’re going to have to use something besides a disposable. While both models have wifi for connecting wirelessly and transferring images over wifi, the new model adds Bluetooth connectivity. The speed can be altered by selecting the video frame rate from 10, 30, and 60fps, with multiple video sizes including Full-HD.

Factor in features such as Wi-Fi connectivity and terrific GPS, and the W300 shapes up as a good value option. Engage with our used photography equipment partner MPB in a forum dedicated to giving members the opportunity to feedback their experiences or seek advice. Recording the movies themselves is simple thanks to the dedicated movie button and there are even some in-camera editing functions, including Movie Trimming for removal of unwanted sections and Movie Join which combines separate movies into one file. Mostly bug fixes, with some relatively minor feature additions such as better voice memo management and enhanced security for some data transfer protocols.

In a win for swimmers, waterproof has been boosted to 18m, meaning it can comfortably out-dive the GoPro Hero 12 Black.

The play button is for playback, and the buttons at the bottom control the menu system, display on the back of the camera (turning it on and off), and wifi/burst mode shooting. To access this you need to depress the button in the middle of the gripped wheel and turn it to minimise the chances of accidental opening while the camera is wet. The camera can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, or directly to a Fujifilm Instax instant printer enabling you to directly print instant photos from the camera. To my eye, the white balance is cooler (bluer) than it should be, but the automatic exposure has done a better job here than it does in many others. Since the XP130 and XP120 don’t come with a memory card as standard, you’ll most likely need to pick one up separately.There was no way, I was going to risk using my phone, Canon, or Sony Cybershot in the pool or at the water park. In addition to simple sharing, the Wi-Fi (*7) functionality in the XP70 allows users to back up images to a computer.

These days, though, there are many more cameras available with waterproof and dustproof features in otherwise full-featured compact cameras with decent picture quality. The layout of the menus is fine–a little more cluttered than it probably needs to be, but it does the trick. The FinePix XP120 combines its 5x optical zoom with Intelligent Digital Zoom which results in double the zoom range(10x) whilst offering optimum image processing to counteract the degradation that has traditionally occurred when digital zooms are used. But, that design feature makes the camera a bit easier to grip than a disposable camera without a case. The new FinePix XP70 enables all-action photographers to take great pictures and movies before sharing them instantly.

MPB will also keep you informed about the status of your gear at every step of the way and the whole process is carbon neutral. It is marginally more rugged than its predecessor, making it close to indestructible: it's dustproof, shockproof to 1. My Quicksnap 800 Waterproof traveled to the pool, down a river in a kayak, to the beach, and to a splash pad. Designed as a GoPro rival, the DJI Osmo Action 4 edges out the GoPro Hero 12 black in a few key ways. The Scene Recognition mode, which is the default automatic shooting mode, doesn’t always choose the appropriate option.

When testing waterproof cameras, we do our best to simulate the demands of outdoor adventures in the real world. The three images are then layered to an optimum balance of detail in shadow and highlights, eliminating “blackout” or “washout” and producing pleasing, natural gradations.It can struggle to focus on close-up subjects and low-light performance isn't great, but landscapes and portraits offer punchy colours and good skin tones.