Fujifilm's first rugged compact — 12MP CCD, 5x 36-180mm internal zoom, waterproof 3m, 720p video, 2010
The Fujifilm FinePix XP10 was the company's first rugged compact, launched on 2 February 2010 and founding the XP series that continues today. In some markets it was sold as the FinePix XP11. It was rated waterproof to 3m, shockproof from 1m, freezeproof to -10C and dustproof, aimed at beach, pool and outdoor family use.
Inside the sealed body sat a 12-megapixel CCD and an internal (non-extending) 5x zoom covering 36-180mm equivalent. It had a 2.7in LCD, recorded 720p HD video, and offered AF tracking plus an Easy Web Upload mode for tagging shots for YouTube or Facebook. Storage was on SD/SDHC cards with a proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
It suits holidays, poolside and rough family use where a phone or normal compact would be at risk. Image quality is ordinary small-sensor CCD fare — fine in sunlight, noisy indoors — and the internal zoom keeps the body slim but the lens slow. As a first-generation rugged model it is basic next to later XPs.
On a waterproof camera the door seals are everything: inspect the battery/card door gasket for perishing and never assume a 15-year-old seal still keeps water out. Check for internal condensation marks or corrosion around the contacts, confirm the battery holds charge, and look for the scuffed lens window common on these.