Best waterproof video camera/still camera

[andrewj1999]

I need a camera that captures 1080p video, good stills, has a removable battery, and it waterproof. I was looking at the playsport zx3 but I'd like to know what would give me the best of both video and pictures.

 

[andrewj1999]

I need a camera that captures 1080p video, good stills, has a removable battery, and it waterproof. I was looking at the playsport zx3 but I'd like to know what would give me the best of both video and pictures.

Hi Andrew, it depends on your budget. The absolute best waterproof still/video camera below $1000 is the $796.95 Nikon 1 AW1.

Here is the still image quality this camera can produce: Pictures of and by the Nikon 1 AW1

Here is some underwater and water sports video shot with the camera (please watch at 1080p): Behind the Scenes with Nathan Avila - Action Videographer

If this camera is above your budget limit, I recommend the $248 Nikon AW110 with wi-fi, GPS mapping and 1080/30p video. It gives you the best price/performance in its class.

Here is the still image quality it can produce: http/www.flickr.com/groups/nikonaw110/pool/

And here is the Nikon product video (please watch at 720p): http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFShDNozyY

Its main competitors, the Olympus TG-2 and Panasonic TS5 are great cameras, but they cost $100 more and the Nikon takes better stills, as shown in this shootout video: http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=btcljWkpg5U

Hope this is helpful,

Bill

Thanks. I really like the Nikon but I need something I can get on eBay for less than 100. Sorry I didn't specify that in the question.

 

[andrewj1999]

Thanks. I really like the Nikon but I need something I can get on eBay for less than 100. Sorry I didn't specify that in the question.

Here are a couple of used Nikon AW100s for less than $100. These are still great underwater cameras.

Good luck!

Bill

Thanks.

 

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