Right choice Action cameras used to be simple: Use GoPro. That’s still good advice. GoPro ranks high on our list and is our top pick for most people. But in the end we found a few worthy competitors.
To find out which camera is the best, we tried them all. We dive with them, climb with them, bike with them, and give them to reckless 9-year-olds to ride their bikes. We’ve found some great options that will document and survive your future adventures.
If an action cam is not your speed, be sure to watch Best compact camera, The best mirrorless camera, and The best instant camera instructions are good.
Update November 2021: We’ve added the DJI Action 2 camera and updated pricing.
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