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The Best Waterproof Tough Camera

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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If you plan to bring a camera with you when you go rock climbing, skiing, or snorkeling, it makes the most sense to get a waterproof tough camera that can withstand modest falls and can work while completely submerged underwater. After putting in 15 hours of research and testing, and subjecting our three test cameras to rough handling and a swim in a saltwater pool, we think the Olympus Tough TG-6 is the best choice. It’s tough, it captures 4K high-definition video, and it takes good-looking photos without any futzing.

Olympus Tough TG-6, best waterproof camera for most people

Olympus Tough TG-6

Best waterproof camera for most people
The Tough TG-6 offered the best image quality in our tests plus excellent 4K video, and it’s simple to use.
We recommend
Nikon Coolpix W300, best waterproof camera for really rugged activities

Nikon Coolpix W300

Best waterproof camera for really rugged activities
Capable of going down to 100 feet underwater, Nikon’s tough camera is a little tougher than the rest and still captures nice-looking (if not class-leading) shots.
Another good choice
Ricoh WG-70, best waterproof camera for people less picky about image quality

Ricoh WG-70

Best waterproof camera for people less picky about image quality
Although the WG-70’s images showed less detail and at times slightly off colors compared with our other two picks, it’s plenty rugged, and it performs well.
Budget friendly

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