hdowney Posted August 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2015 So my wonderful photog friends I am looking for some help and advice. I am looking into a new camera for my next cruise. I have a handy dandy little Samsung point and shoot type and a Canon one. I am looking for something a little more robust. Waterproof, me being an idiot proof etc. You get the gist. So I am looking at two so far on Amazon UK and wondered which of the two ye would recommend (or are they both shoite!). Firstly: Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Waterproof to 15m Shockproof to 2.1m5 (not sure what this means exactly) Crushproof to 100kg Freezproof to -10c It has a tilting LCD screen, front button, built in WiFi, GPS, 16MP, 5x Optical zoom, 5axis Image stabilization, Full HD movie shooting It weight 222g and is sized: 12x14x7cm They have it priced at £220.10 (currency conversion is a b**** at the moment though!!!!) Secondly: Olympus Tough TG-4 Waterproof to 15m Shockproof to 2.1m5 Crushproof to 100kg Freezeproof to -10c Built in WiFi, Underwater HDR, RAW Recording (not sure as to what this is) Its weight 245g and is sized: 12x3x7 You can purchase alternative lenses etc for this model (such as fisheye etc) They have it priced at £279. So. What do you knowledgeable people think of the above cameras? Do you think they'll suit or do I need to keep looking? Thanks by the way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmjivey Posted August 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Why do you have the tg4 as second? it is more highly rated, yes cost alittle more but right now I believe it is the number one waterproof point and shoot. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 30, 2015 They're both great little bits of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdowney Posted August 30, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Why do you have the tg4 as second? it is more highly rated, yes cost alittle more but right now I believe it is the number one waterproof point and shoot. John it's not second in choice. it's just the second of two on the list. i had no first/second in mind tbh, but if I did I was leaning to the TG-4. I don't mind paying the bit more for a better piece of equipment. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 31, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Check out this review - http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6000322829/olympus-tough-tg-4-review DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted August 31, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The Olympus TG-4 is what i'm getting to take with us on our cruise. I do a lot of research when i buy things like cameras and the TG-4 was rated highest in waterproof cameras by DPReview.com and many other sites. I own a Nikon D5200 DSLR camera for my hobbyist/novice needs so photo quality is highest on my list and after doing tons of research on all waterproof cameras out there the Olympus TG-4 came out on top every time. I actually may have to buy 2 of these cameras when we go on our cruise cause i have a feeling my wife will hog it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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