Action cameras have become a huge industry and now in 2019, they offer a wealth of features beyond simply being a small, waterproof and crash-proof camera that can be mounted to anything.
Pre-2006, filming action sports was very different. Bulky camcorders weren’t waterproof or tough enough and if you wanted a point of view (POV) action shot it would involve an element of DIY'ing to make mounts or harnesses. Now action cameras can be easily mounted to almost anything, record your adventures in 4K video with built-in stabilisation and be shared straight to social media.
Not simply video, action cameras feature a wealth of photo and time-lapse features as well as live streaming and GPS features so that whether you are on a family holiday or shooting a tv show you have everything required to capture amazing moments. There is a lot to consider when choosing the right action camera so we have a look at some of the best options available in 2019.
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What to look for in an action camera?
The most important consideration when buying a new action camera is what you plan on using it for. While most cameras can record high-quality video and take photos, it is important to consider what other features are a priority. A wealth of video, photo, time-lapse and connectivity options as well as stabilisation, waterproofing and build quality make this decision more complicated.
Action cameras have been capable of shooting in full HD for a while now and many are now able to record 4k plus everything in between. If you want to record slow-motion action look for cameras with high frames per second (FPS) settings, 240fps will allow footage to be slowed down by 8x and even budget cameras will allow at least 2x.
With the rise in popularity of vlogging and producing video edits, high-end cameras offer advanced features to achieve the highest quality. Higher quality optics, stabilisation and audio make a huge difference to a video’s quality as well as the ability to record in advance log format. Log formats such as GoPro’s Protune or DJI’s D-LOG settings capture more data and allows greater flexibility when editing in post-production.
The 10 best action cameras you can buy today
GoPro Hero 7 Black
- Video quality: 4k/60fps, 1080p/240fps, 720p/240fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 3 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 62.3mm x 44.9mm x 33mm
- Weight: 116g
GoPro Hero 7 Silver
- Video quality: 4k/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 720p/60fps
- Photo quality: 10mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 3 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 62.3mm x 44.9mm x 28.3mm
- Weight: 94.4g
GoPro Hero 7 White
- Video quality: 1080p/60fps, 720p/60fps
- Photo quality: 10mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 3 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 62.3mm x 44.9mm x 28.3mm
- Weight: 92.4g
GoPro Hero 6 Black
- Video quality: 4k/60fps, 1080p/240fps, 720p/60fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 3 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 62.3 x 44.9 x 33
- Weight: 118g
GoPro Hero 5 Session
- Video quality: 4k/30fps, 1080p/90fps, 720p/120fps
- Photo quality: 10mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 2 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 36
- Weight: 74g
GoPro Hero 4 Black
- Video quality: 4k/30fps, 1080p/120fps, 720p/120fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: None
- Waterproof: 10m
- Battery life: Up to 3 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 41 x 59 x 29.6
- Weight: 88g
GoPro Fusion
- Video quality: 5.2k/30fps, 3k/60fps
- Photo quality: 18mp
- Image stabilisation: Post-production
- Waterproof: 5m
- Battery life: Up to 80 minutes (estimated)
- Dimensions: 74mm x 75mm x 40mm
- Weight: 220g
DJI Osmo Action
- Video quality: 4k/60fps, 1080p/240fps, 720p/240fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: Electronic
- Waterproof: 11m
- Battery life: Up to 2 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 65mm x 42mm x 35mm
- Weight: 134g
DJI Osmo Pocket
- Video quality: 4k/60, 1080p/120fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: Mechanical three-axis gimbal
- Waterproof: No
- Battery life: Up to 1.5 hours (estimated)
- Dimensions: 121.9mm x 36.9mm x 28.6mm
- Weight: 116g
Sony FDR-X3000R
- Video quality: 4k/30fps, 1080p/120fps, 720p/240fps
- Photo quality: 12mp
- Image stabilisation: Optical
- Waterproof: IPX4 splash-proof (60m with additional supplied housing)
- Battery life: Up to 2 hours estimated
- Dimensions: 47mm x 29.4mm x 83mm
- Weight: 114g
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