The best underwater cameras to try this beach vacation

Capturing a school of fish, shooting surfers or simply photographing a fun family scene: any reason is perfect for purchasing an underwater camera.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
06 August 2023 Sunday 16:58
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The best underwater cameras to try this beach vacation

Capturing a school of fish, shooting surfers or simply photographing a fun family scene: any reason is perfect for purchasing an underwater camera. These devices are designed to be resistant to the sand or shocks that risky sports bring. That's why taking an underwater camera with you on your excursions is a good idea, even if you don't plan to do underwater activities.

If you have never experimented with a camera of this type, you will see that current models stand out for their lightness and versatility. When comparing, you must take into account aspects such as the depth that it allows, the resolution of the images or the connectivity with other devices. You should also look at the IPXY index, in which the letters X and Y determine its degree of resistance to dust and water respectively. To help you, we show you a selection of the best underwater cameras to capture an unforgettable vacation.

This waterproof action camera stands out for its compact and lightweight design. Take exceptional quality images and videos, in 5.3K format, thanks to its sophisticated image sensor and powerful stabilizer. Its lens cover repels water and helps eliminate flare and other artifacts so you can capture cinematic images up to 10 meters deep.

In addition, storing the photos on your mobile will be easier than ever, since while it is uploading, the camera migrates the images to the cloud, from where you can download them directly to your mobile phone. It is one of the best models on the market and has a cost of 550 euros.

It is a compact camera with a design as striking as it is practical, which can be submerged up to 14 meters in water. It has a specific underwater shooting mode that optimizes the color and contrast of images taken underwater. It also has a long zoom (from 5 to 25mm), records movies in Full HD and incorporates six LED lights around the lens to provide a bright and uniform image. This SUV is worth 350 euros.

This Olympus will seem indestructible to you. It can be submerged up to 15 meters deep, withstands drops from 2.1 meters and is shockproof up to 100 kilos. A double-glazed glass protects the lens and image sensor against possible fogging. It has a 12-megapixel resolution, 120fps frame rate, wide angle, and supports an app for remote control and sharing via mobile and various apps. Its price is 480 euros.