Best action camera on Reddit
246 reviews from r/fpv, r/videography, r/gopro and 37 more subreddits
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#1
GoPro
4.2
(91)
"GoPro 13 bundle at Costco for 319$ usd 2 batteries and memory card included 👌"
"This is the GoPro subreddit. You should just get the GoPro."
"GoPro is still the best action cam for fpv because it lets you record in 5.3k 8/7 aspect ratio."
"GoPro Hero 13, battery life is significantly better than previous versions."
"I thought it was an excellent all around camera and excellent for snorkeling."
"GoPro definitely."
"I use a 7 black and it’s never overheated in the dive case."
"Anything above a GoPro 10. Can handle up to 10m/33 feet without extra housing."
"GoPro"
"What I like with the Go 3S is it’s tiny."
#2
DJI
4.5
(56)
"Definetly a steal in my opinion."
"Yes get the newest dji"
"The ones that we choose currently are the DJI 5, Insta360 X3, and the DJI 3."
"Hands down end of discussion Action 5!!!"
"Love my Osmo action 4, the color is more accurate at depth."
"DJI for just video quality"
"Action 4 is king at the moment."
"DJI action and it’s not even close. Far better than GoPro."
"Research has shown me that dji osmo 5 is the way to go."
"I went for a DJI Action 4, about a week before the DJI Action 5 Pro became available."
#3
Insta360
4.0
(44)
"Insta 360 x4 is the best... I got a GoPro 10 because I could get a cage that enables me to use an external battery."
"For diving my Insta360 Acepro takes far better picture than the others in low light."
"If price is no object: insta360"
"I recommend using insta360 go altogether, especially if you’re a roadie."
"It was head and shoulder above my old GoPro 9. Auto correction on color was pretty good and the in app editing is really good."
"Great quality. Check it out, general consensus on YouTube seems to be it’s the best option available at the moment."
"Significantly better color correction straight off the camera as compared to any Gopro."
"Significantly better color correction straight off the camera as compared to any Gopro."
"It's awesome. Especially the software and quick edits you can make."
"Best all around action camera in my opinion."
#4
Runcam
4.3
(4)
"Small, high quality, digital stabilization and low weight"
"A good deal for messing around, cheap and light with decent video and options."
"Great for the price"
"Lightest option with good quality videos"
#5
Sony
4.0
(4)
"Alternatively get a Sony ZV1 - built in zoom lens, built in ND filter, great stabilisation, bigger sensor than any action camera."
"The a7iii with a kit lens and auto settings mops the floor with my GoPro every single time"
"Focuses as close as 2 inches"
"You most definitely get better results with buying a higher end compact camera."
#6
Canon
3.5
(4)
"A compact DSLR could be a rewarding option until 360 cameras improve."
"Canon R50 is under $700."
"Canon R100 is under $700."
"If you really want to capture good and crisp images in low light an action cam isn't for you."
#7
Akaso
3.0
(4)
"Akaso is good value for money and is good in the rain."
"Fake 4k camera"
"OK"
"Just sent back a ~$100 akaso cam to bezo. Usable if u just want to review footage to improve technique."
#8
RunCam
4.5
(2)
"It's still possible to get RunCam Session 5 refurbished. Would be difficult to beat its price/performance ratio."
"RunCam Thumbpro W/V2 is pretty good. It is very light at like 16g + TPU."
#9
Olympus
4.0
(2)
"The Olympus TG6 is still a great setup for underwater photography."
"The Olympus TG-7 or the TG-4 if you want a cheaper option."
#10
HERO
3.5
(2)
"No overheating issues with the 12."
"The hero 10s just had so many overheating issues at the higher resolutions."
#11
Insta
3.5
(2)
"Great stabilization"
"Small size but battery life is an issue outside of speedball matches"
#12
AimCam
3.0
(2)
"I used an AimCam for 5-6 years."
"The AimCam 3K has performance issues and is unreliable, with overheating problems."
#13
Insta360 Go
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Insta360 Go series. Lots of people mount them inside the helmet."
#14
Sealife
5.0
(1)
"The Sealife Sportdiver is a great phone case for underwater filming, allowing for easy editing and snapshot capabilities."
#15
Yi
5.0
(1)
"I've been very happy with my Yi 4K+ for seven years; it performed as well as a GoPro at a third of the price."
#16
NightmarePB
5.0
(1)
"Good way of mounting one using a top strap on his mask"
#17
Opkix
5.0
(1)
"Super small and convenient on the barrel, barely any profile"
#18
GP12
5.0
(1)
"Neither one is bad, either will work."
#19
Hiniso
5.0
(1)
"Comes with all the required accessories including an external mic"
#20
Vivitar
5.0
(1)
"Physically"
#21
Leica
5.0
(1)
#22
SJ Cam
5.0
(1)
"All good"
#23
Hasselblad
5.0
(1)
#24
Insta360 EVO
4.0
(1)
"Insta360 EVO or new Calf Visine VR180 camera would work."
#25
AKASO EK7000
4.0
(1)
"Great value for the price (backed by 3 comments)"
#26
Thumb
4.0
(1)
"The price is around $80, similar to the Thumb Pro 4K."
#27
Mobula
4.0
(1)
"Split 4K supports 4K recording and is a good replacement for the original camera."
#28
Lumix
4.0
(1)
"Lumix G7 is less than $600."
#29
4.0
(1)
"Editing 360 stuff can be a bit of an effort. If you don't need it to be rugged or waterproof I'd get the pocket 3."
#30
Firecam
4.0
(1)
"The firecam is great for specific purposes, especially in fireground situations."
#31
Apeman
4.0
(1)
"Always sub $100"
#32
ONN
4.0
(1)
"Knock off "Onn" branded action camera accessory kit"
#33
ZV-1
4.0
(1)
"None"
#34
Fuji
4.0
(1)
"None"
#35
Foxeer
4.0
(1)
"Decent budget option"
#36
Osmo
4.0
(1)
"None"
#37
One
4.0
(1)
"Consider getting one rs"
#38
Ace
4.0
(1)
"Are you filming someone else"
#39
OM System
3.0
(1)
"It's tough and has great battery life, but the video isn’t as strong."
#40
Apple
2.0
(1)
"Far better than with an iPhone 13 Pro"
#41
Drift Innovation
1.0
(1)
"I cheeped out and bought a drift innovation action cam that has caused me no end of issues."
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