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Digital Photography Review website was utilized to research which cameras have GPS functionality. From the main page, under the ‘Cameras' tab, the third option listed is ‘Camera feature search'. Using this tool, you can filter by camera type and feature to determine which cameras have the selected feature. This article will focus primarily on interchangeable lens cameras (DSLRs and mirrorless). Of the 366 cameras listed in these categories, only 15 have a built-in GPS feature. That's a paltry 4.1%. The cameras, as well as their MSRP, are listed in the table below.
Camera Model MSRP (body only)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $3,499
Canon EOS 6D $1,699
Canon EOS 7D Mark II $1,799
Canon EOS 1DX Mark II $5,999
Hasselblad X1D $8,995
Leica SL $7,450
Nikon 1 AW1 $799.95
Nikon D5300 $599.95
Pentax K-1 $1,800
Pentax K-3 II $1,099
Samsung Galaxy NX $1,599.99
Sony Alpha a99 $2,800
Sony SLT-A55 $750*
Sony SLT-A65 $999*
Sony SLT-A77 $1,399
*includes 18-55mm kit lens
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I have using a pocket-sized camera for outings and data recording (GPS locations and waypoints), (backed up by a GARMIN unit); the Pentax Optio WG-2 & WG-2 GPS:
Dimensions (WHD): 4.8x2.4x1.2 inches
Weight (with battery and media): 7 ounces
image sensor size, type: 16 megapixels, 1/2.3-inch backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
5x 28-140mm (equivalent) optical zoom lens
Triple Shake Reduction (SR) (all digital) [IBS?]
1920 x 1080 full HD video
High-speed (640 x 4180) and Interval video modes
3-inch 460k-dot LCD display
Sensitivity: ISO 125 to 6400
Digital Microscope mode (1:1) or better
10 frames per second high-speed burst (reduced resolution)
Waterproof to 40 feet / 12.2m
Shockproof from 5 feet / 1.5m
Crushproof to 220 pounds
Freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit / 10 C
GPS mode drains batteries fairly quickly, but can be turned off (with a bit of delving through the menu system. No “quick” way to turn GPS on/off). Can print Coordinates and/or date/time on-frame if desired. (This always in same location on-frame, so can be worked-around and minimized in final image).
Reviews downgrade with “soft” image quality and relatively-long shutter-press to image-capture time. Probably not good for action or sports shots. As most “mirrorless” cameras, no optical viewfinder, and harder to see in daylight.
I have been using as a stereoscopic scene camera, mounted on a two-ended holder that allows for a one-meter “baseline” spacing between exposure pairs. These are taken through a linear-polarizing filter that is turned Left (horizontal) for Odd numbered exposures on Left side of an ~ one-meter-bar, then filter is turned Right (90 deg./ vertical) for Even numbered exposures on Right side of meter-bar. I could use red/blue anylgraph color filters, but the polarized exposure-pairs work well-enough
About the only thing I can complain about is the camera tripod-mount thread is not centered beneath the lens centerline but to one side of the camera. This has necessitated a bracket to prevent any camera-twist.