Outdoor Adventures

Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or skiing, the best camera for shooting outdoor adventures is the one that takes great photos and can stand up to rough treatment, but doesn’t add much weight to your already heavy load. Here are our picks for the perfect compact camera to take on your next outing.
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$269.991Nikon Coolpix AW100
The AW100 is this year's best toughcam and an easy recommendation, but has its share of problems too. Read full 16-part review
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$239.992Panasonic Lumix TS3
The tank-like Panasonic TS3 is about as tough as they come, and it's a solid performer too—just not as solid as its rivals. Read full 16-part review
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$279.003Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
The gorgeous TX10 is a tough-cam in disguise. Underneath the chic exterior is a model made for the outdoors, and image quality is great too. Read full 16-part review
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$199.004Pentax Optio WG-1
The Pentax Optio WG-1 is a waterproof tough-cam that doesn't shy away from its adventuresome style. To some, the camera may look more like a piece of hardware or a gadget for your toolbox than a slick digital camera, but Pentax was able to incorporate decent imaging performance into the WG-1's tough little body. Read full 16-part review
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$72.335Kodak EasyShare Sport
Unsuitable as a main camera, but the tiny price makes it an interesting splurge for snorkeling. Read full 16-part review
$72.33
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