First of all - The underwater capabilities of these cameras are limited.
The underwater rating is from about 10 to 16 feet deep.
So, read the specifications.
If you go deeper, you will end up with a camera with water inside.
If you are in salt water and water gets into the camera - the salt would eventually "eat" the camera's insides.
For those who have not heard of a Fujifilm XP20; it is the same as the XP30 except the XP30 has GPS (global positioning system).
None of the big name reviewers have done a full review of any of the cameras you list.
The Casio EX-G1 is an older model and does not have image stabilization.
I would delete it from the list.
Waterproof cameras in the past have not produced sharp pictures.
So I would want to see sample photos from each camera.
The cameras on your list have some specifications that usually indicates problems for low cost cameras.
1. Too many megapixels (14 MP and over).
That usually results in a photo with poor detail, because of the need for noise reduction firmware in the camera.
2. Too wide an angle. (below 32 mm focal length).
That usually results in a photo with soft left and right edges when using no optical zoom.
You can do a Google search for sample photos.
Something like:...... Fujifilm XP20 or XP30 sample photos
Look at the photo at its largest size and pay attention to photo detail and softness on the left and/or right edges.
Good Luck
Hey, I am looking for a waterproof camera. I am into outdoors stuff such as surfing and beach and would rather get a waterproof camera than 2 separate ones. I know the image quality is less than nonwaterproof camers. The store by me has 4 models, and I need help picking what is the best among these.
Fujifilm XP20 $195
Olympus TG--310 (comes with case and floatable strap) $190
Casio EX-G1 $230
Sony DSC-TX10 $325
Its been many many years sicne I have bought a digital camera so I am not educated on all of the specs. MY old camera is a canon 4MP if that says anything. I heard the Casio EX-G1 is somewhat dated and might be one of the poorest out there. I am completely clueless on the others.
I am not really worreid about MP, as from what I have heard you cant really tell the difference between 12 to 14MP anyway. A moderate zoom would be nice, but doesnt have to be a super zoom. Faster action would be nice for surfing, or even taking pictures of my dog going about the yard. Hd vid would be pretty nice also.
Thanks
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