In their epic 2012 FinePix lineup launch (which totals close to 20 new cameras), Fujifilm has brought out three new rugged cameras. These new compact models sport waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof bodies while sporting a decent amount of optical zoom and point-and-click features. The FinePix XP50 contains the core features of a rugged digital camera while the XP100 and XP150 add on with more toughness (deeper waterproof rating and ability to withstand higher drops), with the XP150 topping everything off with a built-in GPS and compass.
- 14 megapixel CMOS image sensor
- 28 – 140 mm (f3.9 – f4.9) 5X optical zoom lens
- Sensor-shift image stabilization
- 2.7 inch LCD (230,000 pixels)
- Waterproof (5 feet/1.5 meters), shockproof (5 feet/1.5 meters), freezeproof (14 F/-10 C) and dustproof
XP100 and XP150 are waterproof to 33 feet (10 meters) and shockproof to 6.6 feet (2 meters) - Automatic shooting with auto scene selection; no manual controls
- Continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second
- Motion Panorama 360 for automatic panorama stitching while you pan the camera
- In-camera HDR mode
- XP150 ONLY: Built-in compass and GPS with landmark database and navigation to back where a photo was taken
- 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080) 30 FPS movie mode with sound and zoom
- Takes SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in March for $200 for XP50, $250 for XP100 and $280 for XP150
- XP50 and XP100 come in your choice of silver, black, blue, orange or green
XP150 comes in either black or orange