Top-rated best action camera for you

An action camera specifically designed for recording action-packed videos can be a priceless piece of gear. These teeny, sturdy and generally water-resistant variants are made to mount to a wide range of devices, including sports automobiles and watercraft as well as chest and helmet rigs.

A high-quality action camera is tough enough to keep up with your adventures, wherever they may take you, and delivers excellent stabilisation performance and a wide variety of frame rates to record everything from straightforward slice-of-life films to smooth slow-motion clips.

1.GoPro Hero Black 11

The Hero 11 Black may have a familiar design, but its improved technology and software make it a winner in every category. The nearly square new sensor is extremely flexible, the camera's software has been successfully streamlined and the GoPro companion app, Quik, has been enhanced. The new Hero 11 Black is a fantastic addition to the series, thanks to its industry-leading stability, high-quality video capture (even in low-light situations) and innovative features like light painting.

Specifications

● Display:1.4 inches

● 5K video:up to 60fps

● 4K video:up to 120fps

● 2.7K video:up to 240fps

● Stills resolution:27MP

● Battery life:2-3hrs estimate

2. Go Pro Hero 10, Black

The main improvement of the Hero 10 Black is its new GP2 CPU, which opens up several practical functions. Some of the features, like its capacity to record 4K/120p video, are actually amazing, while others, like its noticeably more responsive touchscreen, appear to be workarounds for the Hero 9 Black's shortcomings.

Specifications

● Display: 2.27 inches

● 5.3K video: 60fps

● 4K video: 120fps

● 2.7K video: 240fps

● Stills resolution: 23MP

● Battery: 1720 mAh

3. Akaso Brave 7 LE

Akaso Brave 7 has a front-facing screen. If weather-sealing is more significant to you than actual video quality, then the Brave 7 LE should be high on your list because it provides a fantastic range of features for its price. In our tests, this model's audio quality was superior to every non-GoPro we've examined (at least in calmer settings), and it features an incredibly user-friendly touchscreen interface.

Specifications

● Display: 1.4 inches

● 5K video: up to 30fps

● 4K video: up to 60fps

● 1080 video: up to 240fps

● 720 video: up to 240fps

● Stills resolution: 20MP

● Battery life: 1-3hrs estimate

4.DJI Pocket 2

Although it isn't tough and waterproof, it is portable, easy to use and capable of carrying out many tasks for which you might have purchased an action camera. It also features excellent stabilisation, smooth 'follow' settings and a flip-around selfie camera. There is also a useful ultrawide lens adapter that adds a field of vision but reduces quality. Although the Pocket 2 has some impressive features, such as a narrower depth of field than anticipated, quick focusing, excellent object tracking and accurate colour reproduction, noise control isn't one of them.

Aside from that, the DJI Pocket 2's ease, adaptability and steadiness cannot be stressed. Nothing much, after all, can perform all of its functions while still fitting into a jacket pocket. Even better, you can use the DJI app on your smartphone to control and playback content on a huge screen.

Specifications

· Type:Action camera with gimbal

· Sensor:1/1.7-inch

· Megapixels:64MP

· Screen:1-inch touchscreen

· Max video resolution:4K

· Mic input:With an adapter

· Headphone jack:No

5. Insta360 Go 2

The Insta360 Go 2 has been called "the world's tiniest action camera" due to its diminutive size and user-friendly interface, making it ideal for spontaneous shooting. An improved charging cover is perhaps the most noticeable change from the first-generation Insta360 Go. By using the case's buttons and miniature display screen as a remote, the user experience is completely revamped. It can also serve as a tripod, making it simple to take pictures of yourself. While its 4-meter waterproofing may not be revolutionary, the Go 2 is shaping up to be a flexible, affordable, and suitably portable action camera.

Specifications

● 1440p video: up to 50fps

● 1080 video: up to 50fps

● Stills resolution: 9MP

● Battery life: 30 minutes (150 minutes with charging case)

6. Olympus Tough TG-6

Olympus's Tough TG-6 is compact and housed in a tough exterior, making it suitable for capturing any journey. This camera can survive extreme situations, like being submerged in water for up to 15m, submerged in ice for up to -10℃, crushed by 100Kg, and dropped from a height of 2.1 metres without breaking. It's heavier than standard action cams, but it doesn't need any protective housing to withstand the elements. The TG-6 has a sturdy feel in the hand while remaining pocketable. That's partly because the lens is housed internally, so it doesn't protrude from the body yet provides a wide zoom range.

Specifications

● 4K video: up to 30fps

● 1080 video: up to 120fps

● 720 video: up to 240fps

● Stills resolution: 12MP

● Battery life: 110 minutes

7. GoPro Max

Using two fisheye lenses, GoPro's priciest action camera captures spherical 5.6K video that can be converted to 2D using the included OverCapture software. It has a tonne of capabilities, like six microphone audios (which records fantastic audio, if not up to the level of GoPro's'shotgun mic' promises), shooting modes including TimeWarp and built-in mounting fingers to ensure you don't need a separate mount device to attach it to anything.

Specifications

● 5.6K video: up to 30fps

● 1440p 2D video: up to 60fps

● Stills resolution: 5.5MP

● Battery life: 108 minutes (1440p), 78 minutes (5.6k)

8. DJI Osmo Action 3

The Osmo Action 3 strikes the optimal balance between performance and cost for most explorers. The camera can withstand bumps and bruises and high temperatures, allowing for smooth and beautiful 4K video recording. It's not dirt cheap, but it won't force you into a subscription model after a year, and the MSRP is far lower than a comparable GoPro. It's a shame the modular architecture seems to have been scrapped, but the Action 3 is more convenient and powerful.

Specifications

● 5K video: up to 30fps

● 4K video: up to 60fps

● 1080 video: up to 240fps

● 720 video: up to 240fps

● Stills resolution: 12MP

● Battery life: 1-3hrs estimate

9. DJI Action 2

The DJI Action 2 is a modular alternative to GoPro's action cameras. The Action 2 is a little metal cube that may be purchased with either two expansion packs (a standard battery or a battery with a second screen for vlogging). The magnetic mounting experience is the best element. It's a treat for anyone who likes technology.

Specifications

● 4K video: up to 60fps

● Stabilisation: RockSteady 2.0 + HorizonSteady

● Dimensions: ‎39 x 39 x 22 mm

● Stills resolution: 12MP

● Battery: 580mAh

10. Insta360 One R

As an action camera, the Insta360 One R is suitably modular, consisting of a separate battery, control, and camera block. In other words, you can freely switch between a 4K action cam and a 360-degree camera to find the optimal settings for your production. A 1-inch sensor cube is also included (see the Insta360 One R 1-Inch Edition at number 2). The image is fairly stable and detailed, even in the shadows.

Specifications

● 5.7K video: up to 30fps

● 4K video: up to 60fps

● 1080: up to 200fps

● Stills resolution: 18.8MP

● Battery: 1190mAh

Best 3 features

Best value formoney

The Insta360 One R is a 360-degree camera that can automatically level the horizon and stabilise your shots. To ensure that no important details are lost, it is recommended to shoot in 360 degrees and then reframe the footage afterwards. Additionally, Insta360's software greatly simplifies the editing process.

Best overallproduct

The HERO10 Black is one of the most adaptable cameras on the market, capable of blistering quickness and the highest level of simplicity. The ground-breaking GP2 processor allows the HERO10 Black to capture 5.3K video with greater frame rates, 23MP pictures, improved low-light performance and the game-changing HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilisation in all modes. In addition, the HERO10 is cloud-connected, so your recordings will be transferred to the cloud the instant you power the camera.

How to find the best action camera

All high-quality action cameras have key features, but your needs depend on the objects and circumstances you want to capture. The cameras must be waterproof and durable. In harsh weather, it should be easy to use. A model with physical buttons may be better if you want to use your action cam with gloves. A stabilisation function is crucial for action cam use. This should lessen the camera's shakiness from the operator's hands or handlebars and make the film more enjoyable to view. Image stabilisation quality varies, so consider how smooth your video must be (or whether you can live with a few wobbles).

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