9 Best Action Cameras (2024): Underwater, 360, Compact, and More

Choosing the proper motion digital camera was once easy: Go along with GoPro. That is nonetheless good recommendation, in that the GoPro ranks excessive on our listing and is our prime choose for many adventure-seeking photographers, however there are additionally some worthy opponents, a few of which may do greater than the GoPro.

To determine which cameras are the most effective, we dove with them, climbed with them, surfed with them, and handed them to reckless 12-year-olds on bikes. We discovered plenty of nice choices that can file, and survive, your adventures on the ski slope, seaside, or skate park.

If an motion cam is not your velocity, make sure to take a look at our different guides, together with the Finest Compact Cameras, Finest Mirrorless Cameras, and Finest Immediate Cameras.

Up to date August 2024: We have added the Insta360 X4 and Go 3S, up to date our suggestions, added some new equipment, and up to date costs all through.

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