Fujifilm FinePix XP150

Fujifilm FinePix XP150

Fujifilm has added a few models to their rugged, can't-be-drowned, can't-be-bashed, can't-be-frozen, can't-be-clogged XP series this year, with the XP150 heading the pack. The XP150 is the toughest of the bunch, boasting waterproofing up to 33ft, shock-proofing up to 6.5ft, freeze-proofing down to 14ºF and dust-proofing to boot. These stats are all improvements on last years XP50. But with only a minimal amount of resources to test products here at CES, we will have to take Fuji's word for now. At some point this year, we will haul this bruiser into our labs and really rough it up...scientifically of course. The XP150 will be available this March for $279.95, available in the colors of a (strange) rainbow: black, blue, orange, silver, and green. This camera looks like it might transform into an Autobot. It is not classically beautiful, the bright colors and odd shape could be considered garish to some, but it’s built to withstand quite a bit. With watertight seals all around the major ports and functional parts. The battery and media compartments use a double lock to protect from all of the possible elements.