Best Scuba Diving Cameras

Take your diving to the next level by capturing every thrilling moment of your dive with one of the underwater cameras featured here, perfect for scuba diving. Our 2019 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide will help you find the best underwater camera to fit your skill level.

The VIRB 360 can record a full 360 degrees – horizontally and vertically. Delivering 5.7K/30fps resolution and 4K spherical stabilization, when combined with the four built-in microphones you can be totally immersed, visually and audibly. Bluetooth-compatible, the camera is waterproof to 33 feet/10 meters.

This compact action cam shoots 4K video and captures 1080p footage at 120 frames per second. The three-button operation features a recording switch with a touchscreen that can be used through the housing. The quick-record function can boot up the camera in recording mode in a moment.

Made specifically for diving, the Paralenz camera’s military-grade aluminum construction is rated to 820 feet. The 140-degree lens with ultra light sensitive Sony sensor shoots 4K and 1080p video without fisheye distortion. It features built-in depth-dependent color-correction and an auto start/stop mode.

This camera can capture 1080p video at 60 frames per second and is built into a dive light for easy carry. The 1,000-lumen light has two power settings and features a spot beam and a wide-angle mode for video — its 120-degree field of view is identical to the camera, so whatever is illuminated is also in the frame.

SeaLife’s most sophisticated camera yet offers plenty of ways to get creative without the struggle of a massive system. With a Sony 1-inch back-lit 20-megapixel sensor the camera can capture RAW files for pro-level processing and features full manual controls for experienced shooters. It shoots full 1080p at 60 frames per second for stunning clarity in slow motion. It’s rated to 60 feet naked and 200 feet in the included housing.

Combined with a 20-megapixel DC2000 camera, the new Sea Dragon 3000 Auto light brings out the natural colors of the underwater world using an LED array that mimics sunlight. The DC2000’s RAW imaging capabilities can fully capture those vibrant colors and allows for pro-level processing. This set also includes a Flex-Connect single tray and grip that can easily be expanded further.

The set combines Sealife’s most advanced camera yet with a light and strobe for a complete package. The DC2000 can shoot both RAW images and 1080p video at 60 frames per second and features manual control. Combined with the Sea Dragon 3000’s auto-brightness, flash-detection and red stealth modes, and a powerful flash, this package is ready to handle any imaging scenario.

The Micro 2.0 is permanently sealed, with no doors or openings that can leak, making it flood-proof. Depth-rated to 200 feet, it shoots 16-megapixel stills and 1080p HD videos up to 60 frames per second. A 2.4-inch display and three piano-key controls make it easy for even new underwater photographers to use. The Wi-Fi-enabled camera is available with either 32 or 64 gigabytes of onboard storage.

This complete imaging package includes the flood-proof Micro 2.0 32GB camera, Sea Dragon 2000 photo and video light and a Flex-Connect Micro Tray with comfort grip for stable, one-handed shooting. The light has three power modes that add lifelike colors to your images and video by simulating natural sunlight with a color-rendering index of 80 and 5700K color-temperature.

Bring out vibrant natural colors with two Sea Dragon 2000 photo and video lights that are designed to mimic sunlight and provide a wide 120-degree angle of illumination. The permanently-sealed Micro 2.0 makes it easy to shoot 16 megapixel stills and 1080p HD video up to 60 frames a second. Also included are a Flex-Connect Micro Tray and two grips.