Launched only in this month of February 2010, the Fujifilm FinePix XP10 Digital Camera is the company’s first compact digicam designed for the great outdoors. Its contour is similar to the waterproof Z33WP, but it goes much farther in terms of toughness. Apart from being waterproof, it is also shockproof, dustproof, and freeze-proof.
During summer you can take the XP10 to the beach to capture all the volleyball matches you want, and not worry if it gets hit by an astray ball, drops from three feet high, or gets buried in the sand. If you are tired of volleyball, you can go snorkeling with it to capture underwater life and sceneries at depths of 10 feet. When the snow starts falling, you can get out there to take photos of your kids at play without worrying about the freezing temperature. The XP10 will operate flawlessly even at 14°F.
In spite of all this tough talk, the camera is small, almost petite, which easily fits into your pocket. It measures a mere 3.8″ W x 2.5″ H x 0.9″ D. The metal body is colored either in glossy pink, blue, green, silver, and black further softening the tough exterior.
Underneath the sturdy metal casing is a 12-megapixel CCD sensor which, along with Digital Image Stabilization and ISO settings of 1600, guarantees clear and sharp photos. A 5x vertical zoom lens that does not protrude out of the case allows both wide angle (36mm) and telephoto (180mm) shots.
In addition to taking exceptional still photos, the XP10 can also record 720p HD videos complete with sound. An optional HD Player allows you to view both stills and videos on your HDTV.
Technologies incorporated into the XP10 include SR Auto which analyzes shooting conditions and adjusts aperture, shutter speed, and exposure accordingly for best results. Face Detection and auto red-eye removal are also featured.