We have one of the Olympus waterproof cameras that I think we paid $180 for a couple of years ago and it takes great pics. We mainly use our phones, but most of our vacations are around water so we wanted something waterproof--not to mention unexpected rainstorms in Florida. We are not trying to take magazine worthy photos, just capturing our memories and we have been very happy with this camera. We have used it snorkeling in the ocean and at the pools.