Nikon has just updated its rugged waterproof camera with the release of the AW110 compact shooter. Its pretty much the same as its older brother (the AW100) but the Wi-Fi and deeper diving capacity are welcome add-ons.

Pros

(+) Full-featured GPS with mapping, altimeter, barometer and electronic compass.
(+) Built-in Wi-Fi to upload photos to your social networks by syncing the camera to an app available on Apple’s iOS and Android.
(+) A macro mode that can go so close, you can touch your subject with the lens.
(+) Quick start-up to shoot the first shot.
(+) Increased toughness and durability with resistance to water up to 18 meters deep, drops up to 2 meters high, temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius and dust.
(+) Dedicated video recording button.

Cons

(-) Menu buttons are small, making them hard to operate while wearing gloves, a serious drawback if you’re in the cold or enjoying watersports.
(-) Image quality, particularly noise in low light, can’t compare with more advanced compacts.
(-)  A bit slow to show pictures on its screen when using some of the more advanced functions.
(-) Focus on moving objects and underwater is sometimes sluggish, too.
(-) The Wi-Fi only allows you to sync with a smartphone, not directly over Wi-Fi or even to a laptop. Also it only works if the battery is over the 40% limit.
(-) No RAW file format for the wannabe pros.

Verdict: If you don’t want to trash your S4 or iPhone 5 when running wild on the beach or diving under the sea, the AW110 is an interesting great outdoors or extreme sports option. Unfortunately, outside of scenarios where its ruggedness gives it an edge, it’s otherwise a pretty lackluster camera. Before buying, you might also want to consider the Olympus TG-2’s whose wide aperture (f/2.0) and lens (25mm equivalent) look pretty tempting.

Specs: 16MP, 1,080p HD video, 5x digital zoom, 28mm wide angle, F/3.9-4.8.

Available colors: Black, blue, orange and camouflage.

Price: B12,990