There are some pretty amazing action cameras on the market this year. We have selected the best five based on their price, design, quality, performance, and of course, consumers’ opinion.
5 Best Action Cameras (in no particular order)
GoPro Hero5 Session
Overview
GoPro has taken the lead for some years when it comes to action cameras, so it’s not surprising to find some of their latest models in our top five. The main asset of this camera is the small size for its high recording quality.
Price
This camera costs $719 and it includes a camera, standard frame, curved and flat adhesive mount, mounting buckle, and the USB-C cable.
Design
The Hero5 is quite compact, sleek, and resilient. There are easy-to-record buttons, allowing you to capture every moment. With the voice control feature, it’s easy to enjoy hands-free control.
Quality
It has a video capture quality of 1080p with one maximum focal length. The photos are captured at 10mp with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera has liquid-smooth image stabilization.
Performance
The GoPro Hero5 is waterproof up to 33 feet or 10 meters. The camera has USB connections and it is compatible with both MAC and PC. There is also a GoPro Plus app that lets you access your videos or photos, and even edit them directly on your phone.
DJI Osmo Action
Overview
The DJI is a durable and versatile, budget action camera.
Price
The price of the DJI Osmo is about $200. The DJI Osmo Action comes with the camera, an action frame, a Flat and a Curved Adhesive Mount, a Quick-Release base, battery, battery case, locking screw, and a USB-C cable.
Design
The DJI Osmo has a double display, with an easy one-button touch. The camera sports a watertight seal and a hydroponic coating on the rear touchscreen. It allows for voice commands. And it has the possibility of swappable batteries.
Quality
The camera allows for 4K quality videos and 12MP for taking photos. It has advanced shake free software, perfect for extreme actions and sports.
Performance
The Osmo can perform as deep as 36 feet or 11 meters underwater and in temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius, due to its versatile batteries. The lens of the camera features three layers that reduce glare and distortion for better image quality.
OnReal B1KS with 4K Action Cam
Overview
The OnReal B1KS rivals many of its competitors due to its advanced motion free technology. It includes flat and curved 3M adhesive surface mounts, handlebar mount, and selfie-stick/tripod mount. While some extra mounts and items must be purchased in order to enjoy the full use of the item, the price is quite appealing for the quality.
Price
This camera is relatively inexpensive at $159.99. However, there are many deals, some of which bring the price down to $129.99.
Design
The B1KS can be used as an action cam, a dashcam, and a still camera due to its versatility. The camera has a vivid 2.45 LCD touchscreen, which allows for simple and intuitive camera usage. It has a compact design and it comes with two rechargeable removable batteries worth 90 minutes of footage each.
Quality
The camera has the Native 4K Ultra Clear Video recording which can capture video in ultra-clear 4k (3840*2160) at 30fps. It also has the ability to capture lovely photos from 2MP up to 16MP.
Performance
The 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) image stabilization provides incredibly smooth videos, rivaling other more expensive cameras. It can be used at depths up to 90 feet and temperatures as high as 70 degrees Celsius.
Akaso V50X
Overview
The Akaso V50X is one of the best action cameras on the market, with its long-lasting battery and reduced price. A large amount of gear included in the original purchase makes for a nice extra, without taking into account the camera’s compatibility with other cameras’ gear.
Price
The camera is priced at $99.99, and it is compatible with more than 17 accessories kits from other brands. On the other hand, there is a wide range of nice equipment that comes with this rather cheap camera. It includes the camera, two batteries, a waterproof case, one remote control, a bicycle stand, ten mounts, two helmet mounts, one bandage, five tethers, one protective backdoor, and the USB cable.
Design
The camera has a compact design. It is user friendly and you can start recording your videos with a simple swipe on the touchscreen.
Quality
The Akaso V50X is a quite durable, waterproof camera that can withstand depths of up to 131 feet or 40 meters inside the waterproof case. It can also filter the red light underwater for optimum footage. The camera can shoot videos in Native 4k at 30 fps.
Performance
This camera is easy to manage, with the download of the same brand app, it can be real-time operated from your phone. It allows for ultra HD videos and clear recordings due to the image stabilization software. It also has a long battery life and comes with two rechargeable batteries.
GoPro Hero9
Overview
The recently released GoPro Hero 9 is the only camera on this list that’s able to shoot 5K videos. It is also able to do 1080p live streaming with HyperSmooth 3.0 stabilization software whilst broadcasting live.
The most interesting feature is Hindsight, which is designed to record the action before you hit the shutter button and everything after – until you stop recording.
Price
There are two listed prices for the Hero9, and it all depends on the amount of gear included. The price ranges from $399 to $499.
Design
Designed to keep the GoPro9 at the top of the line regarding compatibility and durability.
Quality
The 5K video shooting quality makes for the best-detailed footage, even when zooming in. Super crisp image, and up to 20MP photos, makes for the absolute ultimate quality when it comes to action cameras.
Performance
The Hero9 is rugged and waterproof, made to survive even in the harshest conditions. It can shoot underwater down to 33 feet. Overall, it exceeds most of its competitors, due to its high video and photo quality, plus its innovative new additions such as Hindsight and other software.
These are the 5 best action cameras you should check out. If you have got a favorite, let us know in the comments below.
