This is available online for about $84. That may be low when compared to the $400 price tags seen on other models, but this is the most expensive on this list. This offers 1080p resolution by default, although there’s a 4K resolution available 15 fps.

With 1080p, you can even get 60fps, which isn’t always available with $200 action cameras. Saturation and dynamic range are excellent too, and you have a wide angle lens to 173 degrees of viewing angle. You will have to familiarise yourself with the controls at first, but after a while, it should be much easier for you.

What’s great with this Best Action Camera is that while most affordable models can only accommodate 32 GB SD cards, this one can use 64 SD cards. It also comes with a 2-inch LCD screen, and it has Wi-Fi built in.

The Best Action Camera itself is tiny, as it measures 2.5 x 1.54 x 2 inches. It also just weighs in at 2 ounces. As is, it is splash-proof, but with the waterproof casing, you can submerge it underwater with no trouble. It also comes with many different types of mounts, and you can also use it with your GoPro accessories.

With so many sellers offering cheap knockoffs at this price range, this LightDow is a relief.

You even get a 1-year “hassle-free” return and replace warranty.

Its $59 price tag makes it the cheapest one on this list. But for many, it’s worth much more than what its price suggests. With this, you can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps, and 720p videos at 60fps.

It also comes with anti-shaking features. It’s extremely convenient to use in many different ways. With its Wi-Fi, you can control it with your smartphone. It also comes with a 2-inch LCD screen.

There’s a motion sensor too, so you can use this as a security Best Action Camera when you park your car in unsafe places. It can record 1080p videos for about 70 minutes. It measures 2.33 x 1.61 x 1.15 inches, which makes it tiny.

It weighs just 2.1 ounces. Your purchase gives you 9 different mounts plus 4 straps, so you shouldn’t have any trouble attaching this to a helmet or to an adventure vehicle. And you can even take this with you underwater down to a depth of 30 meters.

This is one ruggedly built model, as it’s designed to withstand dirt, sand, and water. It also offers a lot of features found on other more expensive models.

This is the strategy of many GoPro alternatives—to provide a price that’s only 20% of what a GoPro costs, and yet offer 80% of what you can get from a GoPro.

You can get this for about $70. The image quality is good enough, especially with the video. You can get 1080p videos at 30fps, which is the frame rate of most Hollywood films and YouTube videos anyway.

But if you want clearer images when you slow down the video, you can shoot at 60fps with 720p resolution. The quality of the video is what you’d get with older GoPro models.

Underwater, you can just press buttons to scroll through various modes, such as video, photo, time lapse, and burst mode. You can also use this with your smartphone because of the built-in Wi-Fi, although that should only be for land use.It’s also very discreet with dimensions of 2.33 x 1.62 x 1.15 inches.

Mounting it shouldn’t be a problem as you get a mount for a pole or a handle, 7 other different mounts, 2 clips, and a mount for your helmet. It also has a waterproof case that doesn’t let water in, even after 24 hours under the water. You also get a travel case for all your equipment and attachments.

There’s also an LCD screen you can use to see the footage you just shot. Other features include time lapse photos, automatic shutdown, and loop recording. There are also several settings for different shooting environments. Portability isn’t a problem since it measures only 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.1 inches and weighs just 2.26 ounces.

You also get plenty of mounts, straps, clips, bandages, and tethers. All these fit inside a handy travel case. It also comes with a waterproof casing, which lets you videos down to 30 meters underwater.

If you can’t spend more than $200, then this is the Hero you deserve. And in most cases, it’s the Hero you actually need.

This is the entry-level GoPro Hero that should suffice for most folks. At this price range, many people consider this the best of the lot.

It’s a bit on the bulky side at 9.72 x 4.09 x 4.02 inches, but it only weighs 3.9 ounces. And mountability isn’t a problem at all since it works with the full range of GoPro mounts. The image quality is decent, with details that are better than many of the other cameras with similar prices.

You can opt for 1080p at 30 fps or for 780p at 60fps. But you need to mount it securely because handheld videos will be very shaky. This is very easy to use, as its features can be very helpful.

Press a single button and you can power it up and start recording. For fast action sequences, you can get excellent photos in Burst mode, with 5 pictures in just 1 second. The battery life is so-so at 1.5 hours, and then you’re going to need to plug it in. But it does offer the stereotypical GoPro toughness. The water resistance is also superb, as you can bring it underwater to a depth of 40 meters.

GoPro isn’t your only option these days. In fact, with so many alternatives GoPro sales have dropped precipitously. From 1.3 million units sold in the first quarter of 2015, in 2016 the sales figure for the first three months is only a little of over 700,000.

The IMX117CQT from Ablegrid is a good example why you can now safely find alternatives to the experienced GoPro brand.

Its dimensions are okay enough at 9.5 x 4.2 x 3 inches, and the weight isn’t all that heavy at 1.2 pounds. It is a bit limited in mounting options, though. You won’t get a head attachment, but it will stick to a helmet.With its 4K capabilities, the image quality of the videos is nothing less than outstanding.

What this means is that if you have a huge 4K TV, you can watch these excellent videos with great clarity. And if you have a 1080p monitor, the, when you zoom in you, can still see details without too much blurring.

That’s great if you want to see a license plate of a hit and run driver! You can also record 1080p videos at 60fps.It’s also much easier to use since it has a multiple video and photo shooting modes.

You also get a 2-inch screen that shows what you’ve shot. And there’s Wi-Fi too, so you get live video on your phone. On a single charge, you can get up to 2 hours of recording. And the waterproofing can reach up to 30 meters underwater. That’s still pretty good.

It’s perfect for a helmet.It offers four distinct HD modes, ranging from 1080p at 30fps to 480p at 120fps. It also features digital stabilisation and lens distortion correction to enhance the video quality. It comes with both Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities, so it is incredibly easy to use.

It’s even designed to let you use it with no trouble even if you’re wearing gloves. It has an IPX7 rating, so you can submerge it a little for half an hour or so. You’ll have to buy the water casing separately if you want waterproofing up to 50 meters. But the battery life is impressive, as you can last for up to 3 hours even if you record 1080p videos.

It also has a touch display so you can preview your shots, play back content, navigate menus, and adjust settings quickly.

Aside from capturing 1080 pixel videos and 8MP photos as well as multiple shooting modes, you will love that this GoPro is waterproof up to 131 feet or 40 meters.

Plus it has a built-in stereo microphone that captures all the exciting sounds of your outdoor adventure.

Its wind reduction feature also lessens noise and interference, allowing the action camera to produce a clear and clean sound.

Once you’re done capturing all your adventures, you will have an easy time sharing them on social media thanks to this camera’s Highlight Movie Maker. This feature lets you make short movie clips in MP4 format that can be easily shared on social media.

But unlike the GoPro Hero, the Hero 3 is capable of taking 10 megapixel photos. It can also take up to 10 shots in one second, which makes it a very formidable action camera particularly in capturing fast action sequences.

Expectedly the Hero 3 has a built-in Wi-Fi that will make it easier to transfer or upload files online, as well as to view photos and playback video clips.

When recording videos in 1080 pixels quality, you can expect your recording to last around 90 minutes.The Best Action Camera is waterproof up to 131 feet and has an external memory that can be expanded up to 32 gigabytes.

Simply put, the GoPro Hero is a paramount action camera that should be a decent option if you’re hesitant to shell out $300 for a gadget of this kind.

You can even record at high definition 1080p at 60 frames per second, so that quick turns and capture motions very well.

The Wi-Fi function of this action camera is also very impressive. With it, you can adjust the frame rate and recording quality of the AS200VR. You can also get a real-time preview of whatever the Best Action Camera is recording.

And with its bullet-shaped design, this Best Action Camera is more suited for mounting on helmets.

The Best Action Camera itself is splash-resistant. It can also reach depths of 33 feet as long as you cover it with its waterproof casing.

While it can record videos in 4K resolution, the action camera can also shot clips at reduced quality— 1080 p, 720 p, and 480 p.

A key feature is its image stabilisation. It can compensate for various degrees of Best Action Camera shake, making the action camera capable of shooting land-based sports activities to aerial shots on drones.

Aside from capturing 4k videos, it can shoot stills at 8 megapixels. Its field of view can also be adjusted, depending on your needs.

You can change it from wide to narrow if you want to capture a greater view of the surroundings. While it is not waterproof, you can buy a case for it so you can use it for skiing and water sports.

After capturing videos or stills, you can upload them online through the built-in Wi-Fi connectivity of the Best Action Camera.

This is a durable and tough Best Action Camera that is waterproof at up to 300 feet. It can also endure extreme temperatures. Plus it has a hardy external case that can endure bumps and scratches, something you should look for in any action camera.

With the numerous resolution settings offered by the Hero 4 Silver, you have lots of options to choose far when it comes to video recording. You can also capture stills at 12 megapixels with this action camera.

And with its Wi-Fi feature, you can upload images and clips with ease. This Best Action Camera is also waterproof up to 131 feet.

It can adjust its settings for low light condition, hence, you won’t have to make any adjustments when posing for the cam just before the sun sets in. It’s also easy to use with its one-button camera enabling you to power on the gadget and start recording with a press of a single button.

But like the Hero 4 Black, the Hero + LCD lets you upload your photos and videos directly through its built-in Wi-Fi function.

The said feature also facilitates the use of the GoPro app that you can download on your smartphone. It gives you full control of all the functions and settings of the camera, as well as easy shot preview and playback.

The camera has an integrated mount connector and a waterproof case. It also offers 4K filming and 16 megapixels images. Once you are done the filming, you can easily upload your photos and videos with its easy editing feature.

Choose, drag, and drop highlights into a footage, which you can upload through its smartphone app.

While it doesn’t produce the best pictures while on the move as well as in low light conditions, the TomTom Bandit is a cheaper alternative to the pricey GoPro

Another feature that comes in handy with this camera is the Highlight Movie Maker. Only select the best scenes from your videos, and create a short movie clip that you can share with your social media friends instantly.

It can also capture 1080 p videos and 12 MP photos. Plus it is waterproof to 50 meters. Another key feature is its Bluetooth Audio, which can capture audio in high definition