Casio’s first rugged point-and-shoot camera, the Casio Exilim G EX-G1, is a lean model that’s strong on tough features.
The $300 EX-G1 is shock resistant (it can withstand drops of 7 feet), waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, dustproof and freezeproof to 14 degrees. The 12.1-megapixel EX-G1 has a stainless-steel frame and a fiberglass and polycarbonate body, yet weighs only 5.4 ounces and measures just 0.78-inch thick, making it the slimmest rugged camera on the market.
The EX-G1, which goes on sale in December, has a 2.5-inch LCD that is reinforced to withstand damage from water and drops. Its 3X optical zoom lens sits behind a waterproof seal.
Likewise, a pressure-sealed case protects the battery and MicroSD card.
What’s missing? The EX-G1 lacks image stabilization, important for people using their cameras while in motion. Rik Fairlie
