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product_id: 70333552
title: "Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal"
brand: "polaroid"
price: "$63.95"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Polaroid"
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region: United States of America
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# Waterproof to 10ft 16MP Crisp Shots 2 AAA Batteries Included Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal

**Brand:** polaroid
**Price:** $63.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Capture Life’s Splash Moments Instantly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal by polaroid
- **How much does it cost?** $63.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/70333552-polaroid-is048-waterproof-instant-sharing-16-mp-digital-portable-handheld)

## Best For

- polaroid enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polaroid brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Durable:** Lightweight 6.4 oz design with protective cover for bump-proof use.
- • **Dive Into Adventure:** Fully submersible up to 10 feet for epic underwater shots.
- • **Instant Share Ready:** Wi-Fi enabled to share your best moments on the go.
- • **Long-Lasting Capture:** Supports micro SD cards for extended photo and HD video storage.
- • **User-Friendly for All Ages:** Simple point-and-shoot interface perfect for novice photographers and kids.

## Overview

The Polaroid IS048 is a vibrant teal, waterproof action camera boasting a 16MP CMOS sensor and HD 720p video capture. Designed for beginners and kids, it features a 2.4-inch LCD preview screen, digital image stabilization, and Wi-Fi connectivity for instant sharing. Fully submersible up to 10 feet, it’s powered by 2 AAA batteries (included) and stores media on micro SD cards, making it your go-to compact camera for underwater adventures and everyday memories.

## Description

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Review: would recommend - i use this pretty frequently as this was a gift. it did not come with an SD card. i don’t remember if it came with batteries however. I feel like i frequently have to change out the batteries though so im not sure if it’s the camera or the batteries im using being weird. I also had an issue with it a few months after i had gotten it where the screen just froze and would not take a pictures, it would only turn off and on. i do like the pictures it takes though
Review: Price is tempting for a first time kids camera but DO NOT purchase! - Haven't even gotten a chance to use this camera because we've run into all the issues everyone else has reviewed it poorly for. Instructions are minimal at best. We had the 'stuck on "Welcome" screen' issue but somehow my husband fixed that issue. There is no warning that you need just a plain SD card and not what every other seller is selling online (SDXC etc.) We went through two different sets of Micro SD cards until we realized that was a thing. Additionally buttons are not well labeled/easily readable and it is difficult to get the hang of how to use them to navigate the camera menu. There is a trouble shooting print out that comes with the camera but none mentioned how to fix the issues we were having. Instructions briefly mention you might need to download new firmware but does not give specifics of how to do that. That and it mentions you might need to format your card but if you're having issues with the card in the first place you can't get to the menu to preform the format. Among other things, the screen is grainy and looks like it already beat up but it hasn't even made it out the door to summer camp with our 8 year old. I do not recommend buying this camera. You get what you pay for. Straight from China piece of junk made of poor quality and sub par functionality. I returned this and bought a higher price point camera asap.

## Features

- Capture quality 16mp photos and HD video in an easy to use point and shoot camera with a 2.4" Preview Screen
- Excellent for underwater photography, fully submersible up to 10 feet
- Protective cover to protect from bumps and scratches
- A great first camera for kids with enough features for novice photographers of any age
- Uses 2 AAA Batteries (Included) and saves pictures and video to a micro SD card (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0734PL1K4 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,172 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #34 in Sports & Action Video Cameras |
| Brand | Polaroid |
| Built-In Media | IXX090-RED |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Wide-angle lens |
| Color | Teal |
| Compatible Devices | [WIFI_COMPATIBLE_DEVICES] |
| Compatible Mountings | Polaroid IS048 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (1,768) |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 16 Pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 76800 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 3 |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Focus Features | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 6.4 Ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine, Normal |
| Lens Type | Converter |
| Manufacturer | Polaroid |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 4000 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 0.0002 seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 15.99 GB |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Model Name | 8400YL |
| Model Number | 8400YL |
| Model Series | 8400YL |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 2/3 |
| Recording Capacity | 739 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.4 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 8400 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| Special Feature | Waterproof |
| Specific Uses For Product | Water activities, underwater photography |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| UPC | 681066188576 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 30 MB/s |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Polaroid IS048
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 5 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Evaluative
- **Optical Zoom:** 1 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

![Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mnHDPIu7L.jpg)
![Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61339aSV9xL.jpg)
![Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Bbjrl+CtL.jpg)
![Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617ns15uKOL.jpg)
![Polaroid IS048 Waterproof Instant Sharing 16 MP Digital Portable Handheld Action Camera, Teal - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iH-rvs5HL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this have a USBB port to connect to a phone?**
A: Yes

**Q: Do it record**
A: This does record video. You need to press the mode button to switch to video mode. Then it will take a video when pressing the photo button.

**Q: Does it have time and date stamp**
A: Yes. That is all built into the settings.

**Q: The description says "Photo Sensor Size 1/1.2-inch"   that would be almost a 1 square inch sensor. Is it really that big?**
A: this is a horrible product. buy anything else

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ would recommend
*by C***I on February 8, 2026*

i use this pretty frequently as this was a gift. it did not come with an SD card. i don’t remember if it came with batteries however. I feel like i frequently have to change out the batteries though so im not sure if it’s the camera or the batteries im using being weird. I also had an issue with it a few months after i had gotten it where the screen just froze and would not take a pictures, it would only turn off and on. i do like the pictures it takes though

### ⭐ Price is tempting for a first time kids camera but DO NOT purchase!
*by T***R on July 11, 2025*

Haven't even gotten a chance to use this camera because we've run into all the issues everyone else has reviewed it poorly for. Instructions are minimal at best. We had the 'stuck on "Welcome" screen' issue but somehow my husband fixed that issue. There is no warning that you need just a plain SD card and not what every other seller is selling online (SDXC etc.) We went through two different sets of Micro SD cards until we realized that was a thing. Additionally buttons are not well labeled/easily readable and it is difficult to get the hang of how to use them to navigate the camera menu. There is a trouble shooting print out that comes with the camera but none mentioned how to fix the issues we were having. Instructions briefly mention you might need to download new firmware but does not give specifics of how to do that. That and it mentions you might need to format your card but if you're having issues with the card in the first place you can't get to the menu to preform the format. Among other things, the screen is grainy and looks like it already beat up but it hasn't even made it out the door to summer camp with our 8 year old. I do not recommend buying this camera. You get what you pay for. Straight from China piece of junk made of poor quality and sub par functionality. I returned this and bought a higher price point camera asap.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly lightweight
*by ****V on July 23, 2023*

So this camera is above all else incredibly lightweight, almost feeling like a toy. It needs two AAA batteries to work and a Micro SD card, neither are included in the kit. Granted, this does have its pros and cons as rechargeable batteries for cameras can be very specific and costly if you want backups, but any AAA batteries will work for this, just make sure you have them on hand. For stuff like this I tend to buy rechargeable batteries so I essentially have exactly what I need just in a different form to keep this powered up. In terms of picture quality, it ranges from low quality, about 2m up to 16m, depending on your preferences and storage space for your device. The interface is fine, you'll get used to it eventually if this is your first time using a Polaroid or digital camera. Not exactly intuitive but, again, it will just take a couple uses to get in the groove of using this quickly. Initial setup was simple enough to figure out in terms of setting up my language and time/date. There's a function to automatically send photos to a social media account of your choice, do I haven't really mess with that too much. I got this as a gift from my mother for upcoming trips and cruises on the horizon. The strap included wraps around tightly and gives a good grip around your wrist in case of sudden drops or going over Bridges and you do not want to risk the camera falling away. The waterproof casing is something I have yet to fully test but it is noticeable mostly around the battery port which is pretty tricky to open, at least with one hand, and has a Tight Seal around to protect the battery and memory card so do use a bit of force when pushing this open. The data cable is fine, pretty standard USB type a cable for transferring photos back and forth between computers and the camera itself. The color is extremely accurate for the product, a very distinctive vibrant blue, and the matching silicone case is the same general color but provides a stronger grip all around the camera to make this easy to use for beginners or Pros alike.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*