Underwater cameras have provided snorkelers and divers with incredible technology. To be able to take an electric device safely underwater sounds impossible, but with a digital underwater camera you can take high-quality pictures underwater without the risk of water damage. Knowing the differences between underwater cameras and their price range, as of 2010, can help you determine which camera is the best for you.
Olympus FE-360
The Olympus FE-360 has an 8.0 MP sensor that can take pictures at a resolution of 3264 x 2448. It takes videos, has a battery that allows you to take up to 160 shots at once, and in 2010 costs between $260 and $375 depending in part on the housing selected.
Olympus 1030SW
The Olympus 1030SW has a 10.1 MP sensor that snaps pictures at resolutions as high as 3648 x 2736. In addition to taking videos, it has a built-in macro focus and a battery that can last for up to 260 pictures. It sells for about $629.
Sea & Sea 1200HD
The Sea & Sea 1200HD underwater camera has a 12.19 MP sensor that can take pictures at a 4344 x 3258 resolution. It takes movies at a high 1280 x 720 resolution, in addition to taking macro pictures. It sells at about $599.
Canon G10
The Canon G10 has a 14.7 MP sensor that snaps shots at a 4416 x 3312 resolution. It shoots videos, has a built-in macro focus and a battery that lasts for as many as 400 shots. It sells for between $699 and $1,499.
Nikon P6000
The Nikon P6000 has a 13.5 MP sensor that can take photos at a resolution of 4224 x 3168. It has the ability to take movie clips, has a built-in macro focus and sells for between $1,060 and $1,399.
Sea & Sea DX1G
The Sea & Sea DX1G has a 10.0 MP focus that can take pictures at a resolution of 3648 x 2736. It can shoot videos and has a built-in macro focus and a battery that lasts 340 shots on the built-in battery and 30 shots on AAA backup batteries. It sells for about $799.
Sony DSC-W300
The Sony DSC-W300 camera has a 13.6 MP sensor that can take pictures up to a 4224 x 3168 resolution. It has the ability to shoot videos, in addition to having a built-in macro focus. It sells for about $529.
Pentax Optio W60
The Pentax Optio W60 has a 10 MP sensor that can shoot movies in a 720P HD quality. It has a feature that recognizes and focuses on up to 32 faces at once and offers super-macro focus built into the camera. It sells for approximately $260.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has waterproof capability of up to just 10 feet under the surface. It can shoot videos in high definition, has built-in macro focus and sells for about $300.
Canon PowerShot D10
The Canon PowerShot D10 has a 12.1 MP sensor and is waterproof up to 33 feet deep. It is also freeze proof in cold weather as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit and is shockproof to the extent of a 4-foot drop. It sells for about $300.
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