Action cameras are one of those cool yet practical accessories that will transform your shooting style. Unlike filming with your phone, an action camera is built to withstand the drops and dings that come with downhill skiing, jumping off waterfalls, gliding downhill on a skateboard, and following your kids around on the playground. Ready to get in on the fun? These are the best action cameras available this year.
Campark X30 Native
An underwater dream
The CamPark X30 shoots 60fps and takes impressive 20-megapixel stills. Anti-shake technology, coupled with electronic image stabilization, equals super-smooth footage. And the whole setup is waterproof!
You can dive down to 131 feet with the CamPark and snap photos of underwater life or take a video of your kids in the waves. This model is perfect for those who spend time in the water or need high-quality stills from their action cam.
AKASO Brave 4 4K 20MP WiFi Action Camera
Shoot on land and in the water
The AKASO Brave Ultra HD takes ultra-sharp 4K footage and 20-megapixel photographs. It's also waterproof up to 100 feet and shockproof, so you can go right to the heart of the action without worry.
Built-in anti-shake technology produces smooth video on land, under the water, or from the handlebars of your bike. The AKASO shoots wide-angle, as well, giving you the ultimate creative control.
Sony FDRX3000
Great in any weather
The Sony FDRX3000 is the king of underwater shooters! When paired with its included underwater housing, you can drop down 171 feet in the lake or ocean. Awesome! Grab video in any style you choose with the versatile wide, medium, and narrow zooms. Action is captured in 4K at 10fps, and you can also shoot 8.3-megapixel stills. The intuitive ZEISS lens gets clear shots above and below the water. This cam is dustproof, shockproof, and freezeproof.
Dragon Touch 4K Action Camera
So many accessories
It comes with a 16-megapixel camera and a 170-degree wide-angle lens, and it's known as the Dragon Touch Vision 3. This wallet-friendly camera comes with a remote, two batteries, and a ton of mounting accessories.
The Vision 3 is a 4K action camera complete with a 4X zoom. When used with the waterproof case, you can take this bad boy down to 100 feet in any body of water without fear.
Capture all your memories
With so many action cameras on the market, which do you choose? Are you planning to film in all kinds of weather? Then you'll want to reach for the Sony FDRX3000. You can go underwater with the Sony, climb mountains, ski slopes, or mountain bike and still get shake-free shots and video.
