Waterproof Action Camera market is really saturated. What are the models that can be brought underwater with you even without a protective case?

Looking for an Underwater Action Cam can seem almost obvious, but how many of you really know which models offer this feature without having to resort to a protective case? The most interesting feature of the models we will see today is indeed this: to be able to guarantee excellent performance even under the surface of the water as they come out of the box.

On the market, there are many models of underwater Action Cam, sometimes also very cheap. If you are looking for quality, however, you would not want to know which products to target? Well, today we will leave aside the search for the quality/price ratio, which has always distinguished us, to show you the best underwater Action Cam available on the market.

Of course, mid to low range models will deserve to be ranked, we will insert it without too much trouble. So we try to start our discovery of these products, really interesting and with the technical characteristics of the first level.

Best Underwater Action Cam

1. GoPro HERO 6 Black

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GoPro has been on the crest of the wave for years and produces products that despite the higher price of the competitors, and rank well globally. The merit is the quality of the devices, really a cut above the others.

HERO 6 Black is a very good underwater Action Cam, capable of recording video in 4K up to 60fps with image stabilization available only up to 30fps. Without a protective case, you can take this Action Camera up to 10 meters deeper, more than enough for most users.

Even the photography department is also high, with a 12MP sensor capable of shooting even in RAW format. A 2-inch touchscreen and the possibility of slow motion in Full-HD up to 240fps complete the equipment.

2. Garmin VIRB 360

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If it were not for its price, definitely above the industry average, this VIRB 360 could easily be the best underwater Action Cam on this list. In fact, it is a device able to record 360° video in 5K, with the possibility to immerse it without problems up to 10 meters deep.

Inside there are many hidden sensors: barometer, accelerometer, compass, and GPS are just some of these and help raise the level of this underwater Action Camera. Also, the high-quality microphones, positioned in four different points and they guarantee a 360° audio experience.

What to say then, it is a high-end product equipped with many extras, but its price will turn up so many noses.

3. Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker

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Rugged products are always much appreciated by adventurers, especially when at the extreme resistance are associated with high-level technical characteristics and a competitive price.

This underwater Action Cam is, in fact, waterproof up to 30 meters without the need to use a protective case. Add to this the resistance to falls, the endurance of a load of 100 kg and a temperature range that can reach up to -10° C.

Even the videos reflect the rest of the technical specs, with a maximum resolution in 4K at 30fps, or the ability to take advantage of Full HD at 60fps. Many internal sensors, including GPS, compass, barometer, accelerometer, and thermometer.

4. GoPro HERO5 Session

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If you are looking for an underwater Action Cam that is compact and able to withstand diving without the need to use an outer shell, GoPro HERO 5 Session is definitely the best choice.

Videos can be recorded at a maximum resolution of 4K to 30fps, while if you decide to use Full HD, you will have the possibility to record up to 90fps. Even the photos are also good quality, thanks to the 10 MP sensor, which adequately captures the light and always manages to return high-level details.

A surprise is the presence of the integrated Wi-Fi in such a small size device still manages to ensure a direct connection with the smartphone.

5. GoPro HERO 2018

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In 2018 GoPro released a much cheaper device than the flagship. In this case, by renouncing the 4K resolution and aiming at the 1440p resolution, we have succeeded in obtaining a balanced product that will make many users happy.

Record video in 2K to 60fps, in fact, makes this underwater Action Cam perfect for those on a budget but still looking for a high-quality device. At the back, there is a 2-inch touchscreen, which makes using this Action Camera really intuitive. To share the recorded videos you will have the well-tested official app.

6. Ricoh WG-M2

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Ricoh, among the models of underwater Action Cam we have seen so far, represents a voice out of the pack. Starting from the design, unusual for such a product, up to the colors used for the body.

However, it is a product that offers so much substance, thanks to the ability to go down to 20 meters without a protective case and recorded video in 4K at 30fps, plus with the aid of stabilization. These are really not bad characteristics, especially considering the price, really competitive.

7. Garmin VIRB XE

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We close our collection dedicated to underwater Action Camera, with this model made by Garmin. VIRB XE presents a truly captivating design, which goes hand in hand with excellent technical features, castrated only by the lack of 4K resolution.

You can take this device up to 50 meters deep without using a protective case. A maximum resolution is a Full HD at 60fps, more than enough if you do not have to shoot professionally.

Interesting Smart features, which see the presence of GPS, compass, temperature sensor and accelerometer. It also supports ANT+ technology, which allows pairing smartwatches or Bluetooth microphones.

We have reached the end of our guide dedicated to the best underwater Action Camera. We are sure that you will find among those that we have presented the model that best suits your needs, even if your budget is not particularly high.

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