Waterproof Camera

The waterproof camera is ideal for those who prefer water activities. You don’t have to spend money on waterproof case and mess to put your digital camera in it. Moreover, it’s also tough enough to withstand shocks, dust and freeze. That makes it works well from under the sea to snow mountain whether sunny or rainy, waterproof camera can capture photos of all your activities.

Comparison Reviews

Waterproof camera comparison chart Model Olympus TG-5 Nikon W300 Fujifilm XP130 Resolution 12 MP 16 MP 16.4 MP Video 4K / 30p 4K / 30p 1080p / 60 fps Optical Zoom 4x 5x 5x Sensor 1/2.3” 1/2.3” 1/2.3” Focal Length (equiv 35mm) 4.5-18 mm (25-100 mm) 4.3-21.5 mm (24-120 mm) 5-25 mm (28-140 mm) Aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.9 ISO 100 - 12800 125 - 6400 100 - 6400 Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 4 sec 1/4000 - 1 sec 1/2000 - 4 sec Connection USB HDMI Wi-Fi USB HDMI Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB HDMI Wi-Fi Bluetooth Image Format JPEG, RAW JPEG JPEG Video Format MPEG-4 / H.264 MPEG-4 / H.264 MPEG-4 Waterproof 50 ft (15 m) 100 ft (30 m) 65 ft (20 m) Shockproof 7 ft (2.1 m) 7.9 ft (2.4 m) 5.8 ft (1.75 m) Freezeproof 14°F (-10°C) 14°F (-10°C) 14°F (-10°C) Crushproof 220 lbf (100 kgf) - - Dustproof Yes Yes Yes Tools GPS Compass Manometer Temp GPS Compass Altimeter Depth - Screen 3” LCD 460K dots 3” LCD 921K dots 3” LCD 920K dots Dimensions 4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26 in 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.2 in 4.3 x 2.7 x 1.0 in Weight 0.55 lb (8.82 oz) 0.51 lb (8.2 oz) 0.45 lb (7.3 oz)

Olympus Tough TG-5 offers outstanding image quality. It has wide aperture (f/2.0) and high ISO (12800) that’s great for taking underwater photos. It can record still images in RAW format which is great for photographers who want to edit the images perfectly.

Nikon CoolPix W300 is very tough that it can be used underwater to a dept of 100 feet and resists to shock up to 7.9 feet, and also shoots well. The W300 has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec and can record high definetion video up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30/25p.

Both Olympus TG-5 and Nikon W300 come with built-in sensors such as GPS, compass, thermometer, barometer etc. that are very useful for extreme activities. And also support Wi-Fi connection for easy transfer images and video to smartphone.

Fuji FinePix XP130 is the cheapest camera of these 3 models but tough. It’s waterproof to 65 feet, shockproof to 5.8 feet and freezeproof. It has 16.4 million effective pixels and 5x optical zoom. The XP130 is easy to carry with 1 inch thickness and weighs only 0.45 pounds.

Which One?

If you’re not going to use a camera deeper than 50 feet, Olympus TG-5 is a good choice. It shoots well on land and underwater, and gets good reviews from DPReview and TechRadar. List price (MSRP) of the TG-5 is $449, but some online stores offer around $400 or under that makes it more attractive.

If you’re passionate about diving and want to dive deeper than 50 feet, you need to choose Nikon W300. It’s the deepest waterproof camera at this time and has been recommended by Top Ten Reviews.

If you have a limited budget, Fuji XP130 is a great waterproof camera under $200. It has no advance mode and measuring tools like high-end models. It’s just a simple compact camera which enhanced waterproof capability.

Other Options

Panasonic Lumix TS7 is the latest waterproof camera, launched in May 2018, featured with high sensor resolution (20.4MP) and high waterproof ability (102 feet). TS7 is also the first waterproof camrea with viewfinder.

Ricoh WG-50 has a unique sport design. Featuring with small 6 LEDs around the lens for lighting up the object when shooting in digital microscope mode.

Waterproof Disposable Camera is a film camera designed for one-time-use. Coming with pre-loaded 35mm film and fixed focus lens. It’s just waterproof but not shockproof and freezeproof like waterproof digital camera. The only advantage is very cheap (less than $10).

Related Topics