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Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 16MP 52x Zoom Vlogging Digital Camera (Black) Bundle | For Vlogging & Everyday Photography | 24mm

$324.95as of 11/03/2026 23:47 PST - Details

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Pros

+52x zoom for long-range shooting

+24mm wide angle lens for wider framing

+Compact body style for carrying

+16 megapixel resolution

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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Action, Under 20 MP, 4K

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GoPro Hero (Go Pro Hero) Black Compact - Waterproof Action Camera with 4K Ultra HD Video, 12MP Photos, Stabilization +

$319.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+4K Ultra HD video recording

+Compact waterproof action camera body

+Stabilization for smoother footage

+12MP photos for everyday stills

Cons

−12MP photos are lower resolution than newer models

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming

$310.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting

+4K video recording

+Touch screen for easy setup and navigation

+Live streaming at 1080p

Cons

−Under 20 MP photos for stills

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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GoPro Hero5 Black, Waterproof Digital Action Camera for Travel with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos

$314.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Touch screen for easy control

+Waterproof action camera design

+Suited to travel recording

Cons

−Photos capped below 20 MP

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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GoPro Hero7 Black, Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 720p Live Streaming

$340.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Touch screen for easy control

+Waterproof action camera design

+Supports 720p live streaming

Cons

−Photos capped below 20 MP

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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SeaLife ReefMaster RM-4K Underwater Action Camera with 4K Video and 14mp Still Images, Underwater Scene Modes, Wide

$399.95as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Records 4K video for underwater footage

+Includes underwater scene modes

+Includes a wide angle lens for underwater shooting

Cons

−Under 20 MP resolution for still photos

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−Under 20 MP: 15 of the 21 here have a higher resolution

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