It’s one thing to galvanize people with tales of your gravity- and death-defying expeditions. It’s another to provide visual proof. Thanks to the introduction of action cameras, pretty much anyone with a thing for the outdoors — novice climbers, intermediate cyclists, veteran X-Games athletes and the lot — is utilizing these point-of-view shooters for hi-def footage of mesmerizing scenery and insane stunts.
With demand for first-person adrenaline recaps rising, the market for these action cams has vastly expanded. Fresh faces and reputable imprints have largely followed in the footsteps of industry leader GoPro, but each new entry offers a different experience that caters best to a specific demographic. Fortunately for you, we’ve managed to narrow down the top offerings based on performance, suitability, features and price. Take a break from planning that next base-jumping adventure and get a closer look at the six best action cameras available now.
Additional contribution by AJ Powell and Tucker Bowe.
360fly 4K
Best Action Cam for 360 Video: If you need to see virtually every angle of your next big stunt, and can’t afford something like the 360Heros (plus the cost of 10 GoPro’s), the 360fly 4K is the perfect choice. It’s an upgraded version of 360fly’s rugged HD camera, with 4K video capabilities. Like its predecessor, the 360fly 4K offers immersive 360-degree video and is super rugged; plus, 360fly’s mobile app makes editing and sharing content easy and instant.
Read our full review, here.
