I have been very happy with my present digital camera, a Nikon Coolpix AW 100 shock proof, waterproof unit. I am not a good photographer or a patient one and you will not see me getting up at 4:00am to get that great sunrise shot of the Grand Canyon with my tripod on the rim.
I will however, be hiking down throughout the canyons and high up on the mountains or long biking trips taking photos where all cameras take a beating. And although this little guy is scratched and well used looking and has been abused, there have been no issues regarding operating under rough conditions.
Coming down the Grimsel Pass, Switzerland, with the Furka Pass in the for ground. July, 2015 taken by the Nikon.
Dave