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Best action cameras to buy right now
GoPro is the safe all-rounder with the most mounts. DJI Osmo Action cameras last longer in the cold and handle low light well. Insta360's 360 cameras let you choose the framing after you have filmed. All of these are waterproof without a case and stabilise footage well enough for bikes and skis.
Best for most people
1. GoPro HERO13 Black
27MP · 5.3K60 · HB-Series compatible · 10m
GoPro's 5.3K flagship works with the HB-Series lenses and has a 13x burst slo-mo mode. It is waterproof to 10m and fits the widest range of mounts. DJI's rivals here go deeper underwater without a case.
Best for low light
2. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K/120fps · 1/1.3in · Up to 4 hours · Dual OLED touch
A large 1/1.3 inch sensor helps at night, and subject tracking keeps fast riders in frame. Battery life of up to four hours and two OLED touchscreens make it easy to film yourself. It tops out at 4K, while the GoPro offers 5.3K.
Best value
3. DJI Osmo Action 4
4K/120fps · 1/1.3in · 18m · 155°
The same large sensor size as the newer Action 5 Pro, with 4K/120fps slow motion, 10-bit D-Log M colour and waterproofing to 18m. It is a strong choice for travel and diving. It lacks the newer model's subject tracking and second OLED screen.
Best 360 camera (renewed)
4. Insta360 X5
Replaceable · 8K30 360° · 3 hours · Dual 1/1.28in · Renewed
Films everything around you in 8K so you can pick the framing afterwards, and the invisible selfie stick effect gives third-person shots. The lenses are replaceable if you scratch one. Editing 360 footage takes more time than a normal action camera. This listing is renewed rather than new.
Best for vlogging
5. Insta360 Ace Pro
Leica SUMMARIT · 4K120 · 2.4in flip · 1/1.3in
A Leica-branded lens, a large sensor and a 2.4 inch flip screen that faces you when you are filming yourself. PureVideo mode targets low light. It sells less than the GoPro and DJI models, so accessories are easier to find for those.
Best budget
6. AKASO EK7000
20MP · 4K30 · 2 included, up to 90 min each · 170°
A cheap starter camera that records 4K30, comes with two batteries and a wireless remote, and connects to a phone app over Wi-Fi. It is fine for kids or occasional use. Expect much weaker stabilisation and low-light footage than the big brands.
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