Best action camera on Reddit
213 reviews from r/fpv, r/videography, r/Cameras and 25 more subreddits
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#1
GoPro
4.1
(84)
"The GoPro HERO11 offers excellent 4K video, is waterproof, and comes with GPS and telemetry."
"Something waterproof! Most fishing YouTubers use GoPros."
"I use the GoPro 12 and really like mine. The key is color correcting afterwards in davinci resolve."
"Gopro hero 10 would be perfect. Chest mount or helmet mount, if your helmet is tight fitting enough."
"The stabilization on GoPro is fantastic."
"The GoPro Hero 12 Black offers excellent features for $300."
"The Media Mod allows you to record direct audio from the decks Line Out, making it the best I've found."
"Best image quality and very lightweight."
"GoPro is the best out there for image quality."
"Go 3 is the best action camera, pound for pound."
#2
Insta360
4.0
(40)
"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."
"Love the Insta360 Go3. I got the 128gb and haven’t had to worry about storage space."
"The small clip-on option gives a good wide field of view."
"It's awesome."
"Being able to reframe the shot due to the 360 camera takes the stress out of capturing footage. You can also use the deep track feature when following and filming a ski buddy. Which gives a really professional look. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed."
#3
DJI
4.5
(34)
"It's compact, super waterproof (18m), and has great stabilisation with 4K at 120fps."
"On my bike as a dashcam to capture any situations that arise."
"The DJI Action 2 is the best quality camera under 60g."
"The Dji Action 2 looks incredible and is a great choice for an action cam."
"It's the best thing to happen to FPV in a long time."
"Any standard action cam will work great."
"The color correction alone makes it nice for underwater pics/video."
"Extremely happy with the Action 4 for MTB. Rugged, high quality, long battery life, and hassle-free on road trips."
"Nice little action camera that is as good if not better than GoPro"
"DJI makes a nice little action camera that is as good if not better than GoPro."
#4
Runcam
4.0
(6)
"Small, high quality, digital stabilization and low weight"
"Image quality"
"A good deal for messing around, cheap and light with decent video and options."
"Great for the price"
"Lightest option with good quality videos"
"Too fragile"
#5
Sony
4.2
(5)
"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"
"Built in optical stabilization"
"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
3.3
(3)
"Akaso is good value for money and is good in the rain."
"Fake 4k camera"
"OK"
#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
Sealife
5.0
(1)
"The Sealife Sportdiver is a great phone case for underwater filming, allowing for easy editing and snapshot capabilities."
#14
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."
#15
NightmarePB
5.0
(1)
"Good way of mounting one using a top strap on his mask"
#16
Opkix
5.0
(1)
"Super small and convenient on the barrel, barely any profile"
#17
GP12
5.0
(1)
"Neither one is bad, either will work."
#18
Hiniso
5.0
(1)
"Comes with all the required accessories including an external mic"
#19
Vivitar
5.0
(1)
"Physically"
#20
Leica
5.0
(1)
#21
SJ Cam
5.0
(1)
"All good"
#22
Hasselblad
5.0
(1)
#23
Thumb
4.0
(1)
"The price is around $80, similar to the Thumb Pro 4K."
#24
Mobula
4.0
(1)
"Split 4K supports 4K recording and is a good replacement for the original camera."
#25
Lumix
4.0
(1)
"Lumix G7 is less than $600."
#26
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."
#27
Firecam
4.0
(1)
"The firecam is great for specific purposes, especially in fireground situations."
#28
Apeman
4.0
(1)
"Always sub $100"
#29
ONN
4.0
(1)
"Knock off "Onn" branded action camera accessory kit"
#30
ZV-1
4.0
(1)
"None"
#31
Fuji
4.0
(1)
"None"
#32
Foxeer
4.0
(1)
"Decent budget option"
#33
Osmo
4.0
(1)
"None"
#34
One
4.0
(1)
"Consider getting one rs"
#35
Ace
4.0
(1)
"Are you filming someone else"
#36
X3
4.0
(1)
"Want to shoot night skiing"
#37
OM System
3.0
(1)
"It's tough and has great battery life, but the video isn’t as strong."
#38
Apple
2.0
(1)
"Far better than with an iPhone 13 Pro"
#39
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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