
Samsung also states the W200 can resist a depth of 3m underwater, although this claim is not backed up by any particular international standard. The former means the W200 can withstand a drop from 2m, whilst the latter implies it won’t let any dust in. It’s shockproof to IPX8 and dustproof to IP5X.

Where the Polaroid X720’s resilience abilities haven’t been certified to particular standards, the Samsung W200 comes with a raft of accreditations. But its W200 offers a few surprises compared to most waterproof “candybar” camcorders we’ve tested.

Latest to offer protection from these types of conditions is Samsung. After all, if you’re buying a camcorder small enough to take anywhere, one of those places you may want to takes it could well involve water, and it might also include sand and the chance of an accidental knock or two.

Waterproof camcorders are increasingly ubiquitous, particularly at the pocket Internet end of the market.
