There are about 3 years I bought a SONY DSC-W80 7.2 mega pixels. My son did concerts and I film them all. To transport this Sony I bought a protective cover that allows me to attach to the belt, put a spare battery and a possible second memory card. My camera has not been lost or stolen, and never fell or so with its cover. Protection is excellent. To film and photograph, best in Full-HD, as prices fell, I bought a SONY DSC-W230 12.1 megapixels, there is a year. I kept the other machine and I carried the old without cover. What have I done to protect my new camera? I bought a Sony case, the same. The one I was perfectly satisfied. For a little over 10 euros, I have no regrets, because in addition I protect them from dust and weather.