I can't drag an SLR into the field with me most of the time. I do when my wife is around as she doesn't step out the door without at least one camera.

I use a simple PS camera to photo interesting things I run across. ANd I am apparently rough on cameras when i am not specifically out to shoot photos. The camera usually gets thrown in a cargo pocket of a pack. The 8010 and W90 are waterproof, dust proof, Cold, Heat and shock resistant. the W90 has a bit of rubber armor and both cameras have a lense that will not extend past a glass plate to keep dust and water out.

Its a big compromise but it works for me most of the time.