Fujifilm’s “Underwater” and “Underwater macro” modes are also designed to optimize image capture underwater. Then I got the FUJIFILM XP70 four years ago and that allowed me to really capture photos of my family that I wouldn’t otherwise get, such as underwater ones, beach ones and ones just out exploring. Whether you’re swimming in a river or diving into the sea, the best waterproof cameras have the durability to shoot sharp underwater. The Fujifilm XP140 has the same solid set of core features as the previous models with a few handy improvements. If one-time use plastics makes you cringe, choose a developer that uses Fujifilm’s recycling program.

But when you factor in the camera’s core selling points—waterproof and cost-effective—it’s a much more attractive proposition. You’ll get photos that look straight out of the 90s, but you’ll have to work with a lack of versatility and a teeny, tiny viewfinder. The XP130 is designed for ease of use during outdoor leisure activities with features including a grip design for firm one-handed grip and a double-locking mechanism for the battery compartment. Despite its compact body, the operation buttons have been created in pursuit of optimal size and position, enabling smooth operation even if wearing gloves while skiing. Whatever you’re planning to capture, our extensive guide is designed to help you find the best waterproof camera for your needs and budget.It does have built-in stabilization to help smooth out jittery footage, but it’s not especially effective–at least, not as effective as we’ve become used to with modern smartphones that do a much better job of it. So if you’re trying to charge it and not seeing an orange light on the front, the first thing to check is that the battery is inserted correctly.

But, that design feature makes the camera a bit easier to grip than a disposable camera without a case.The Fujifilm's unique memory color technology reproduce the color just as you remember even in challenging situation such as underwater. On the bottom there's a tripod screw thread, and on the right-hand side there's a grippy twist wheel which gives you access to the battery, memory card and USB/HDMI ports. Launched in 2018, the Panasonic Lumix TS7 (known as the Lumix FT7 outside the US) isn't the latest waterproof camera here. Sept 28: DxO has released PhotoLab 7 and FilmPack 7 as well as a new update for PureRAW, adding support for a bunch of new cameras and lenses. Say what you want about millennials and Gen Z, but we’re bringing back old-school film cameras and hair scrunchies.

The Sony a9 III is the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global electronic shutter with simultaneous readout.If you want a camera that is easy to use underwater, gets bright realistic colors, and can shoot in any conditions, well, you want a digital camera. They can look good on the bright screen on the camera, but once you look at them on some other device or download them to your computer the results can look quite muddy. For INSTAX Share printer users, images can be transferred from the camera directly to the INSTAX Share smartphone printer for quick printout. Still, it remains relevant by virtue of one feature in particular: a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), something rarely seen on a waterproof camera.