Canon Powershot D10 –
The Canon Powershot D10 is a 2.3 inch, 12.1 megapixel CCD image sensor camera. It is waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera with a Canon -branded 3X optical zoom lens. When you set out for underwater photography it goes unnoticed in the swim trunks and cargo shorts. The power button of the Canon D10 is a bit large and hence it works great in wet conditions. D10 offers range of focal lengths from 35mm wide angle to 105mm telephoto lens. This helps in capturing great landscapes underwater. D10 also offers true optical image stabilization which help in capturing good fish portraits.
Fuji FinePix Z33WP –
The Fuji FinePix Z33WP is the world’s smallest waterproof camera. It is a 10 megapixel camera with a 2.7 inch LCD screen. The camera is a waterproof and dustproof one with trendy design. Having said that it is small and hence it easily fits into the pocket and it also produces fantastic images of great quality as well. The images captured are with nice details and colors. When it comes to underwater photography, shooting time is very crucial and Fuji FinePix Z33WP is fast, capturing the perfect shot. The Z33WP comes with a 35-105mm f/3.7 lens and offers good performance under fading light as well.
Olympus Stylus 1050 –SW –
The Olympus Stylus 1050-SW is a waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof compact camera from the makers of the toughest compact cameras on the planet. The Stylus 1050 SW performs very well underwater due to its lightweight, aluminum exterior matched with interior rubber gaskets as well as o-rings that seal out the elements. There is a preset underwater scene mode that makes the camera great while snorkeling. The camera makes use of a water repellant lens coating, which does not allow water droplets to form on the lens. This gives crystal clear images underwater. The Stylus 1050-SW features a shock absorbing technology that minimizes the impact on the lens when dropped from a height.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 –
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3, a 7.2 megapixel camera is also called as a Traveler Zoom camera. The Lumix TZ3 features a 28mm wide angle lens and 10x optical zoom. Panasonic should be credited for this, as the cameras with large zoom are large sized too; but Panasonic managed to keep the camera quite small. Hence, the compact size of this camera makes it perfect for underwater photography. The housing of Lumix DMC-TZ3 is made up of polycarbonate and hence the camera functions very well even in deep waters. The photos clicked by Lumix DMC-TZ3 reflect great levels of sharpness whereas the colors are more of a natural tone.
Sea & Sea DX-1200 -
The Sea & Sea DX-1200 has the largest monitor in the class of compact digital cameras, with the 3-inch LCD monitor even the smallest details can be worked upon. There is a LCD monitor hood which when used for the respective housing gives enhanced underwater visibility. At the same time one can keep an eye on the motion of the subject on the LCD monitor. The DX-1200 has the Image stabilization feature which works great on low shutter speed. It is a strong and durable camera with a depth rating of around 150 feet.