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When I was looking for an underwater camera for underwater filming, GoPro was one of the budget options. I could find both pros and cons to these two devices. SoI have prepared all things you should consider when you buy a GoPro or Underwater camera<\/strong>. So this guide will help you to choose the best one according to your requirements. So let’s check in detail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, GoPro is suitable for beginner-level divers or underwater photographers, and the underwater camera is suitable for professional underwater photographers. GoPro will cost about $500, and an Underwater camera will be more than $2000. GoPro is easy to operate with better stabilization than an underwater camera <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to your budget and your requirements, you must select one of these. In this guide, you can find the most used popular brands and their specifications. So when you select a camera, these specs will help you. So let’s keep reading on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will discuss all in detail waterproof cameras and their usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GoPro vs Underwater Camera<\/strong> Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Waterproof camera or GoPro<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A waterproof camera is specially designed for use underwater without any external cover up to 10m\/33ft . Suppose you use such a camera you no need to spend additional money on the casing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you are going to use a regular camera underwater, you will need a casing. Sometimes It will add more cost than the camera. So it is better to find an optional solution. As another option, you can use iPhone for underwater photography. So you can check here Go-Pro or iPhone for Underwater Photography?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GoPro is a real brand that I like the most.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally It can be used both above and under the water. As well as there are improved products and updates rather than other cameras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do anything, GoPro is compatible with you. It is okay for both air and water. But there is a depth limitation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a blogger or any diver, GoPro is a real solution. It will not need a water protection case, and it can be directly used in water up to 10m<\/strong>. Most waterproof cameras can be used at about 15m depth with additional casing. Using an external cover, most cameras can use more depth, such as 40m. But it depends on the waterproofness of the casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproof Camera and GoPro Specifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this topic, you can see some most used waterproof cameras compared with the GoPro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>Go Pro Hero 10<\/strong><\/td>Olympus Tough TG-6<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Canon G7X Mark III<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Sony RX100 VII<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Image Quality<\/td>23MP<\/strong><\/td>12MP<\/td>17MP<\/td>20.1MP<\/td>20.1MP<\/td><\/tr>
Immerse Depth
(Without Casing)<\/td>		10m<\/td>15m<\/strong><\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>154g<\/strong><\/td>253g<\/td>392g<\/td>304g<\/td>302g<\/td><\/tr>
Size (mm)<\/td>71 x 55x 33.6<\/strong><\/td>113 x 66 x 32<\/td>115 x 66.2 x 64.2<\/td>105 x 60 x 41<\/td>101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8<\/td><\/tr>
Handling<\/td>Easy<\/strong><\/td>Medium<\/td>Medium<\/td>Medium<\/td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Wide-Angle<\/td>Yes <\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td> Yes <\/td><\/tr>
Stability<\/td>Hyper smooth 4.0<\/strong><\/td>Digital Stabilisation<\/td>POWER O.I.S.<\/td>Digital Stabilzazor<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
External Lights<\/td>To be added<\/td>To be added<\/td>To be added<\/td>To be added<\/td>To be added<\/td><\/tr>
LCD<\/td>2″ 154K px<\/td>3″ 1.04M px<\/strong><\/td>3″ 1.04M px<\/strong><\/td>3″ 1.04M px<\/strong><\/td>3″ 921K px<\/td><\/tr>
Image Resolution<\/td>5312 \u00d7 2988<\/strong><\/td>3840 \u00d7 2160 <\/td>3840 \u00d7 2160 <\/td>4736 \u00d7 3552<\/td>3840 \u00d7 2160 <\/td><\/tr>
Frame Rate<\/td>60 fps <\/td>120 fps<\/strong><\/td>30 fps <\/td>120 fps <\/strong><\/td>120 fps <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Need External Housing<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Video Resolution<\/td>5.3K<\/strong><\/td>4K<\/td>4K<\/td>4K<\/td>4K<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
GoPro and Few Underwater Camera Specifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to this table, you can see that only two cameras are waterproof without using an additional casing. Other cameras need a waterproof casing around it. So we can’t drop those cameras directly into the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So do not misunderstand waterproofing casing and waterproofness. Those are both, and there are different ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n