Top rated Action cameras
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. GoPro HERO11 Black
The HERO11 Black offers more image area, more colour depth and even more creative freedom. With the new 1/1.9" sensor, it delivers videos in up to 5.3K at 60 fps and photos with 27 MP - and in the particularly high 8:7 format, which can be ideally cropped for social media clips, reels or classic widescreen formats. Thanks to 10-bit colour depth, your shots appear much more vivid and finely graded than ever before. With HyperSmooth 5.0, stabilisation is taken to the next level - including Horizon Lock for perfectly aligned videos, even when the camera rotates 360 degrees. As usual, the HERO11 is robust, waterproof up to 10 metres and ready for immediate use - whether for sports, underwater or on the move.
2. Insta360 X3
The Insta360 X3 is the successor to the well-known 360° action camera, the Insta360 One X2. With 360° recordings, action-ready hardware, and AI-driven software, the Insta360 X3 is a highly powerful action camera. Creators, adventurers, and athletes can easily produce entertaining content with the Insta360 X3. The X3 unleashes your creativity and helps you capture content that would likely be impossible with a smartphone or traditional camera.
Single Lens Mode at 4K30fps (with 2.7K resolution, a recording with 170° is even possible). 'Me Mode': When recording with the selfie stick, it is automatically removed from the video by AI. HDR mode in 360° with additional stabilization. Voice Control 2.0, FlowState stabilization. Pre-recording function of up to 15 to 30 seconds. Loop Recording (overwriting the beginning of the video to save storage space or for use as a dashcam).
3. DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
The Pocket 3 has a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that enables detailed images at all times and delivers impressive shots even in low light conditions. With 4K/120 fps, you can enjoy every breathtaking moment in slow motion. Thanks to the special optimisation of the image quality, the night shots of the Pocket 3 bring scenes with poor lighting conditions to life with clear details and authentic colours.
The rotating 2-inch touchscreen allows you to quickly switch between horizontal and vertical shooting. Just a quick turn and you're ready to go. With the Pocket 3's full pixel fast focus, you can effortlessly focus on even your fastest moving subjects. There's also a product showcase mode that prioritises the foreground and can focus on a subject quickly and smoothly - ideal for live streams and product presentations.
Smooth film footage has never been so easy. With 3-axis mechanical stabilisation, the camera view remains stable even during dynamic camera movements. Choose from multiple stabilisation levels, from an ultra-responsive standard level to even higher levels that can handle more intense shaking.
Stereo recording and direct connection to two DJI Mic 2 transmitters ensure crystal clear sound and effortless content creation. The Pocket 3 is packed with creative modes and functions to keep your inspiration running at full power. It supports SpinShot, Motionlapse, digital zoom, panorama and much more, all just a few taps away.
4. Insta360 X4
The Insta360 X4 is a state-of-the-art action camera specifically designed for capturing stunning 360° videos and photos. With an impressive 8K resolution, it delivers image quality that captures every detail in outstanding clarity. This camera is ideal for action sports and dynamic scenes, providing smooth and sharp images with frame rates of up to 60 fps in 5.7K and 100 fps in 4K. Thanks to innovative reframing technology, users can select the best perspectives after shooting, ensuring no moment is missed. The invisible selfie stick allows for unique third-person perspectives that would typically only be achievable with a drone. Additionally, the 360° Active HDR mode ensures excellent stabilization and detail accuracy, even in challenging lighting conditions. The camera is waterproof and features a variety of interfaces, including USB-C, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, making it a versatile companion for any adventure.
Highlights:
- 72 MP 360° photos for exceptional image quality
- Built-in battery with a runtime of 2.25 hours
- Supports microSD cards up to 1 TB for extensive storage options.
5. DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo
Capture the original excitement of every moment with impressive image quality and flexibility, even in challenging lighting conditions. With the Osmo Action 4, adventurers can record everything, share their enthusiasm, and specify the sound.
With the Action 4, every pixel shines. A wide f/2.8 aperture and an equivalent pixel size of 2.4 μm deliver detailed shots from sunrise to sunset and beyond.
The 10-bit D-Log M color mode offers you more than a billion colors and a greater dynamic range, allowing you to play around in post-production.
Good moves deserve buttery smooth slow motion. That's why the Action 4 provides 4K UHD videos at 120 fps, giving you an easy way to stretch time and savor every moment.
Experience an ultra-wide field of view that captivates you with a perspective close to that of the human eye.
360° HorizonSteady goes far beyond simple stabilization of the action camera, correcting horizontal tilts at any angle, no matter how many jumps or spins you make. Planning something less extreme? Try HorizonBalancing for horizontal tilt correction of up to ±45°.
No more camera shake. RockSteady 3.0 ensures smooth stabilization in your POV footage, even when recording at 4K/120 fps.
6. DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor that enables detailed images at any time and delivers impressive shots even in low light conditions. With 4K/120 fps, you can enjoy every breathtaking moment in slow motion. Thanks to the special optimization of image quality, the Pocket 3's night shots bring scenes with poor lighting to life with clear details and authentic colors.
The rotatable 2-inch touchscreen allows for a quick switch between horizontal and vertical shooting. Just a quick turn, and you're ready to go. With the full-pixel fast focus of the Pocket 3, you can effortlessly focus on even your fastest-moving subjects. There’s also a Product Showcase mode that prioritizes the foreground and can quickly and smoothly focus on a subject—ideal for livestreams and product presentations.
Capturing smooth footage has never been easier. With the mechanical 3-axis stabilization, the camera view remains steady even during dynamic camera movements. Choose from several stabilization levels, from an ultra-responsive standard level to even higher levels that can handle more intense shaking. Stereo recordings and the direct connection to two DJI Mic 2 transmitters ensure crystal-clear sound and effortless content creation. The Pocket 3 is packed with creative modes and features to keep your inspiration flowing at full speed. It supports SpinShot, Motionlapse, digital zoom, panorama, and much more, all just a few taps away.
7. GoPro HERO12 Black
The HERO12 Black. With GoPro's proven image quality, the HERO12 Black offers HDR (High Dynamic Range) for 5.3K and 4K video, improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilisation and the ultra-wide 177° field of view of Max Lens Mod 2.0. A new power management system ensures optimised thermal performance and enables up to twice the battery life. Also new is Bluetooth support, which allows AirPods and other headphones to be connected for sound recording and voice control. Professionals will benefit from functions such as wireless timecode synchronisation and advanced colour settings. With its classic GoPro design, the HERO12 Black remains robust and waterproof, ready for any shot.
What's included:
- HERO12 Black camera
- Enduro battery
- Curved adhesive mount
- Mounting clip + wing screw
- USB-C cable
8. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Action Cam with Revolutionary Image Quality
Be fully present.
Next-Gen 1/1.3" Sensor
Our new sensor captures only the best. From nighttime cityscapes to spectacular sunrises – with a 4nm chip, you get crystal-clear images. Experience vibrant shots with 2.4 µm pixels and a dynamic range of 13.5 stops that can compete with professional cameras.
Crystal Clear OLED Touchscreens
Want to capture the action of the day? Thanks to the peak brightness of the OLED screen on the back, which now reaches a stunning 1000 Nits, you can see everything clearly and distinctly. With the bright OLED touchscreens on the front and back, you can ensure that every shot has rich colors and high contrast. The screens are now larger with slimmer bezels, increasing the screen-to-body ratio by 16%.
Packed with 40 MP Action
Just press the shutter to take stunning shots and crop them securely. Each photo is about four times clearer than that of the previous generation, with a resolution of 40 megapixels (7294×5472) or 8K (16:9).
More to See, More to Share
155° Ultra Wide Field of View
Bring more life to every shot with the 155° ultra-wide field of view and capture videos with a dynamic perspective.
4:3 Aspect Ratio Activates All Pixels
Now enjoy more creative freedom and flexibility when cropping, as the maximum video specification has been updated to 4K/120fps in a 4:3 aspect ratio with full pixel recording at 4K (3840×2880).
Super Slow Motion, and 32 Times!
With 32x super slow motion, the WOW effect lasts longer. The powerful 4nm chip of the Action 5 Pro enables frame-by-frame analysis and 4x frame interpolation for up to 32 times slow motion.
9. Insta360 X5
The Insta360 X5 delivers outstanding image quality even in low light thanks to its new, larger 1/1.28" sensors and special Pro Imaging Chips. The PureVideo mode with AI noise reduction ensures vivid and clear recordings in any lighting situation. 360° videos allow you to select the best angle later with AI-supported reframing. The ultra-hard lens coating protects against damage, and thanks to the interchangeable lens design, you can easily replace them yourself if necessary. The powerful battery enables up to 185 minutes of recording time and charges to 80 % within 20 minutes. In addition, an innovative windscreen effectively reduces wind noise and ensures crystal-clear sound.
10. DJI Osmo Action 3 Adventure Combo
Limitless
With the Osmo Action 3, you can take every adventure to the next level. It features a quick-release mount for easy horizontal and vertical installation, as well as full-color touchscreens on the front and back for effortless control of settings and playback. Thanks to additional advancements in cold resistance, battery life, and waterproofing, there has never been a better time to seize the moment.
Color Temperature Calibration
Experience true-to-life colors. The Action 3's color temperature sensor intelligently adjusts the white balance and exposure automatically, ensuring extremely accurate colors even in complex lighting environments such as diving or freediving deep underwater.
Portrait Mode
Mount the system however you like. With the horizontal-vertical pivot frame, you can switch to portrait mode in seconds. Simply detach, rotate, and reattach.
Battery Life Extended by 160 Minutes
The battery lasts a lifetime. The battery performance of the Action 3 has been further enhanced, providing over 2.5 hours of usage. A single charge is enough to capture your entire adventure.
Included in the Box
- 1 Osmo Action 3
- 3 Osmo Action 3 Extreme Batteries
- 1 Osmo Action 3 Horizontal-Vertical Pivot Frame
- 2 Osmo Action 3 Rubber Lens Protectors
- 2 Osmo Action 3 Quick Release Adapters
- 1 Osmo Flat Adhesive Mount
- 2 Osmo Locking Screws
- 1 Type-C to Type-C PD Cable
- 1 Osmo Action 3 Multifunction Battery Compartment
- 1 Osmo 1.5 m Extension Pole
- 2 DJI Logo Stickers
- 1 Quick Start Guide
- 1 Disclaimer
- 1 Warranty Card.
