Your smartphone can probably take better pictures in good conditions, but it can't survive being dropped on the rocks or repeatedly dunked 25 metres underwater. Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Fujifilm FinePix XP140 waterproof compact camera. The Fujifilm XP140 has the same solid set of core features as the previous models with a few handy improvements. Duologi is a trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 774712 ).

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and freezeproof to 10°C, the compact 207g*2 XP140 is the perfect accessory for capturing a variety of adventures. A half squeeze of the shutter release and a central AF box illuminates in green with an added beep of affirmation to reassure the user that critical focus has been achieved (subject to the effects of camera shake/hand wobble at the point of actually fully squeezing the trigger, of course). That, and the other buttons can be programmed to one of a number of functions including ISO, white balance, focus mode and movie mode. Eye Detection picks out faces in group photos and portraits to make sure everyone is properly focused.

the Fujifilm FinePix XP140's flash produces noticeable vignetting with the lens at maximum wide angle, though fall-off is much less severe when you use longer focal lengths. Fujifilm's years of experience are reflected with its colour reproduction technology, which ensures beautiful colours in all conditions. Built to withstand the elements, the super-tough XP140 is the perfect imaging companion for all activities and all weathers. It’s a solid performer, looks great and is well designed, though the screen could do with being brighter. On the bottom there's a tripod screw thread, and on the right-hand side there's a grippy twist wheel which gives you access to the battery, memory card and USB/HDMI ports.

Visit our Competitions Forum, where you'll find our monthly competition and other external competitions to enter. The widest setting is a useful 28mm equivalent, progressing to 140mm, fittingly enough, at the telephoto end. On the top, there's a large, textured shutter button and next to this you'll find the on/off button and a dedicated video recording button. Weighing just 207g, which means that it can be comfortably squeezed into the pocket of your jeans, this camera is more than manageable, its destruction proof qualities this time around including waterproofing to depths of 25 metres, being shock proofed against drops from 1. Drop down therefore to Full HD resolution if you want the standard 30fps rate for smoother footage, which makes the inclusion of 4K here – which the manufacturer trumpets as being the feature's first inclusion in the series of its toughened cameras – seem more like an exercise in box ticking than anything else.