Best Action Cameras Updated December 2024

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Best Action Cameras
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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10.0

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10.0

AKASO Brave 4 Action Camera 4K 30fps with 64GB MicroSD U3 Card Bicycle Helmet Accessories Kit Bundle, 20MP Ultra HD 131FT Water...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'
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10.0

1
AKASO Brave 4 Action Camera 4K 30fps with 64GB MicroSD U3 Card Bicycle Helmet Accessories Kit Bundle, 20MP Ultra HD 131FT Water...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

9.7

2

9.7

GoPro Hero - Compact Waterproof Action Camera with 4K Ultra HD Video, 12MP Photo, Touch Screen
Photo Resolution: 12MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 1.76" touchscreen
WiFi: No
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 3.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

9.7

2
GoPro Hero - Compact Waterproof Action Camera with 4K Ultra HD Video, 12MP Photo, Touch Screen
Photo Resolution: 12MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 1.76" touchscreen
WiFi: No
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 3.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

9.3

3

9.3

GoPro HERO10 Black- E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD & Touch Rear Screens, 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video
Photo Resolution: 23MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 4.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'
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9.3

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GoPro HERO10 Black- E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD & Touch Rear Screens, 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video
Photo Resolution: 23MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 4.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

9.0

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9.0

AKASO EK7000 4K30FPS 20MP WiFi Action Camera with EIS Ultra HD Underwater Camera 131FT Waterproof Camera Remote Control 4X Zoom...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

9.0

4
AKASO EK7000 4K30FPS 20MP WiFi Action Camera with EIS Ultra HD Underwater Camera 131FT Waterproof Camera Remote Control 4X Zoom...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

8.8

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8.8

GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sens...
Photo Resolution: 27MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 5.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.8

5
GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sens...
Photo Resolution: 27MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 5.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.7

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8.7

AKASO V50X Native 4K30fps WiFi Action Camera with EIS Touch Screen 4X Zoom 131 feet Waterproof Camera Support External Mic Remo...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

8.7

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AKASO V50X Native 4K30fps WiFi Action Camera with EIS Touch Screen 4X Zoom 131 feet Waterproof Camera Support External Mic Remo...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

8.6

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8.6

GoPro HERO9 Black - E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD Video, 2...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 5K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen + 1.4" front
WiFi: No
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 3.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.6

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GoPro HERO9 Black - E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD Video, 2...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 5K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen + 1.4" front
WiFi: No
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 3.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.4

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8.4

GoPro HERO12 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, HDR, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming...
Photo Resolution: 27MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 6.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.4

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GoPro HERO12 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, HDR, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming...
Photo Resolution: 27MP
Video Resolution: 5.3K UHD
Screen: 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 6.0
Waterproof: Down to 33'

8.3

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8.3

AKASO Brave 4 4K30fps 20MP WiFi Action Camera Ultra Hd with EIS 131ft Waterproof Camera Remote Control 5xZoom Underwater Camcor...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

8.3

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AKASO Brave 4 4K30fps 20MP WiFi Action Camera Ultra Hd with EIS 131ft Waterproof Camera Remote Control 5xZoom Underwater Camcor...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

8.2

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8.2

SJCAM SJ4000 Action Camera 4K, 40MP Waterproof Camera Underwater, EIS Stabilization Motorcycle Sport Camera, 170°FOV, 5X Zoom, ...
Photo Resolution: 40MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" rear
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 98'

8.2

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SJCAM SJ4000 Action Camera 4K, 40MP Waterproof Camera Underwater, EIS Stabilization Motorcycle Sport Camera, 170°FOV, 5X Zoom, ...
Photo Resolution: 40MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" rear
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 98'
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10.0

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10.0

AKASO Brave 4 Action Camera 4K 30fps with 64GB MicroSD U3 Card Bicycle Helmet Accessories Kit Bundle, 20MP Ultra HD 131FT Water...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'
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Picked by 788 people this week!
Picked by 788 people this week!

10.0

1
AKASO Brave 4 Action Camera 4K 30fps with 64GB MicroSD U3 Card Bicycle Helmet Accessories Kit Bundle, 20MP Ultra HD 131FT Water...
Photo Resolution: 20MP
Video Resolution: 4K UHD
Screen: 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front
WiFi: Yes
Image Stabilization: Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof: Down to 131'

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Best Action Camera
1. Akaso Brave 4 Action Camera Bundle
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2. GoPro Hero Waterproof Action Camera
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3. GoPro HERO10 Black Action Camera (E-Commerce Packaging)
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4. Akaso EK7000 Action Camera
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5. GoPro HERO11 Black Action Camera (E-Commerce Packaging)
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6. Akaso V50X Action Camera
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Premium Pick
7. GoPro HERO9 Black Action Camera
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8. GoPro HERO12 Black Action Camera
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9. Akaso Brave 4 Action Camera
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Best Value
10. SJCAM SJ4000 Action Camera
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Photo Resolution
20MP 12MP 23MP 20MP 27MP 20MP 20MP 27MP 20MP 40MP
Photo Resolution
20MP 12MP 23MP 20MP 27MP 20MP 20MP 27MP 20MP 40MP
Video Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 5K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD
Video Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 5K UHD 5.3K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD
Screen
2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front 1.76" touchscreen 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen rear 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen 2.27" touchscreen + 1.4" front 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front 2" rear
Screen
2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front 1.76" touchscreen 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen rear 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen 2.27" touchscreen + 1.4" front 2.27" touchscreen rear + 1.4" front 2" touchscreen rear + 0.96" front 2" rear
WiFi
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
WiFi
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Image Stabilization
Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 3.0 HyperSmooth 4.0 Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 5.0 Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 3.0 HyperSmooth 6.0 Electronic (EIS) Electronic (EIS)
Image Stabilization
Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 3.0 HyperSmooth 4.0 Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 5.0 Electronic (EIS) HyperSmooth 3.0 HyperSmooth 6.0 Electronic (EIS) Electronic (EIS)
Waterproof
Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 98'
Waterproof
Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 33' Down to 33' Down to 131' Down to 98'