lizabet
I'm going on 2 big trips this summer: New York and a cruise to the caribbean. I'd like something that can take pictures out of water AND underwater, ya know?
Sorry, I don't know anything about cameras. I'm not a photographer, but I'd like something nice. Any suggestions?
Answer
Look at the Nikon AW100, Canon D10, and Olympus TG820 (not the Stylus 820 as it it not waterproof). These are all waterproof cameras (up to 10 meters for 60 minutes), and are probably the three most popular waterproof cameras for those taking cruises. They are all in the $300 range.
You can buy cheaper underwater cameras that cost a few dollars, but usually they have lower waterproof ratings - in the 3ft to 9ft range. Those are just not good enough to take underwater in my view.
The ratings are for maximum depth in calm-static water. If you are in the ocean with the waves bouncing and sloshing all around you, that will certainly test the water resistance of those cameras and be equivalent to deeper water.
Look at the Nikon AW100, Canon D10, and Olympus TG820 (not the Stylus 820 as it it not waterproof). These are all waterproof cameras (up to 10 meters for 60 minutes), and are probably the three most popular waterproof cameras for those taking cruises. They are all in the $300 range.
You can buy cheaper underwater cameras that cost a few dollars, but usually they have lower waterproof ratings - in the 3ft to 9ft range. Those are just not good enough to take underwater in my view.
The ratings are for maximum depth in calm-static water. If you are in the ocean with the waves bouncing and sloshing all around you, that will certainly test the water resistance of those cameras and be equivalent to deeper water.
Which of these cameras is better?
vampiresa
Which is better?? Why?
Sony DSCTX20
16.2MP
4 X Optical Zoom
Waterproof to 5 meters
10fps
250 shots per battery life
Olympus TG820
12MP
5 X Optical Zoom
Waterproof to 10 meters deep
60 fps
220 shots per battery life
Answer
The Olympus has a deeper rating. Realize that depth ratings are static - in calm water. If you find yourself in a raging river, that increases pressure on the camera, and in effect is like going into deeper water.
I would not use a waterproof camera underwater at all unless it had a minimum of 10Meter depth rating.
I own an Olympus 8010, which is a predecessor to the 820. I am not sure how close the two models are as I have not looked at an 820, but the 8010 is built like a tank. It has a magnesium chassis and aluminum body. It is built to take punishment.
While the Sony's 16Mp sensor will have a measurable difference in a laboratory setting, you will not see any difference whatsoever in actual use. It usually takes twice the Megapixel count to see any difference.
The Olympus has a deeper rating. Realize that depth ratings are static - in calm water. If you find yourself in a raging river, that increases pressure on the camera, and in effect is like going into deeper water.
I would not use a waterproof camera underwater at all unless it had a minimum of 10Meter depth rating.
I own an Olympus 8010, which is a predecessor to the 820. I am not sure how close the two models are as I have not looked at an 820, but the 8010 is built like a tank. It has a magnesium chassis and aluminum body. It is built to take punishment.
While the Sony's 16Mp sensor will have a measurable difference in a laboratory setting, you will not see any difference whatsoever in actual use. It usually takes twice the Megapixel count to see any difference.
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