Olympus Stylus 790SW, $300

This 7.1-megapixel Olympus — which is built to withstand freezing temperatures, complete submersion, and drops from up to 10 feet — is the all-terrain-vehicle of cameras. Better still, it handles like a sports car, with no clunky case or odd buttons to work around.
To Buy: www.olympusamerica.com for locations.