If you are fond of a kite for surfing, skiing, climbing or other adventure sports and want to remove your activities, this is the only way. In the past, GoPro was uniquely associated with this type of militants in the first person. But now buyers now have more choice, with models are also available in DJI and Insta360. Each company has its own strength, with Insta360, specializing in video with 360-degree videos, DJI, known for its low quality video and GOPRO, creating solid universal chambers with a wide selection of accessories.
This raises the question of who has the best functions for your personal feats? Engadget checked the cameras for More than 16 years And with this experience we can help you find a suitable model for your budget and needs.
What to consider before choosing a camera camera
The cameras of actions have certain features that separate them from Regular cameras Or smartphones. The most important is the strength that makes them resistant to water, dust and blows. Most actions of the actions are now waterproof without the need for a separate case. At the same time, you can purchase housing accessories to make them waterproof to an even greater depth.
The quality of the video is also key. Each model that we recommend is at least 4k 60 frames per second, but some models, such as the latter Hero 13 Manage a resolution of up to 5.3 thousand 60 frames per second, or even 8k 30p with Insta360 Ace Pro 2. This allows you to find shots and shoot a vertical video with higher solutions for social networks. Another good feature is a video that improves the dynamic range during filming on sunny, contrasting days. And if you shoot in DIM media, you will need the largest sensor for better performance in low light.
For events with blows and shocks such as mountain bicycles, stabilization is incredibly important. You want your video to look smooth, but you still need to convey a thrill and speed. Hero 13 is still the best in this regard, providing a video without Jolt, which makes the viewer feel that they go down a bicycle path or a ski slope, without irritating digital artifacts. DJI and Insta360 products are good, but not entirely at this level.
Some action cameras are easier to process and use, so take it into account. You will need bright and colorful displays both in front and behind, buttons that you do not have to stagger, and easy to use the menu. Remote control is another factor that can facilitate the work. And you will want to check which software is available to improve stabilization, video editing, selfie deleting and much more.
Then there is an area of accessories. Do you need a helmet or chest fasteners, waterproof cases or a battery charger? Gopro has the largest number of them, but DJI makes convenient wireless microphones, which are directly connected to their cameras. And, of course, the battery life is crucial for shooting in action, since it is difficult to change it when you go to surfing.
Gotro
Hero Gra 13 Still the best camera as a whole, even with the fact that DJI breaks on the heels. Bye it has not changed much From the hero 12 inside, outside – a completely new story. Now it is available with the new family of modular lenses called the HB series (super -level, anamorphic and macro), which makes it much more universal. It also has a slightly larger battery, which allows a longer seizure time – up to 90 minutes for 4K 30 frames per second.
Other specifications remain the same, including a resolution of up to 5.3 thousand at 60 frames per second of a 10-bit color with high data transmission and capturing 8: 7, which uses the entire sensor. Otherwise, Hero 13 still has the best digital stabilization (aka Hypersmooth) from any action chamber, a full-color front screen and the best quality of the image in its class. It also has a wide range of accessories, and everything, from worshipers to waterproof remote control to a tourniquet. The main disadvantage is the mediocre ability in low lighting is an area where DJI OSMO Action 5 is superior.
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Read our full Dji Osmo Action 5 Pro Review
DJI dominated the categories of drones and cardan, but the Action Cams seemed to annoy the company. Finally broke this jinx with Action 5 ProWhich copes well with the GoPro 13. Its best feature is a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which makes it better than its opponent in low light. It also exceeds the Action CAM autonomous operation in two hours during a shooting of 4K 60p. Another good feature is 47 GB of internal memory, great help if you fill out or forget the Microsd memory card. And the Action 5 Pro works directly with microphones DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini wireless wireless microphones, providing a simple way to record high -quality sound.
The main disadvantages of Action 5 Pro are relatively low resolution and slightly worse stabilization compared to competition. The DJI device exceeds 4K 120 frames per second, which is lower than GO Pro its 13 F.3K 60 frames per second (both can record the magazine, although). And although DJI is capable of stabilization, it does not quite correspond to the superiority of GoPro 13.
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The cameras that can record a video with a 360-degree video can perform a good trick: let you rethink the action after you shoot it or shoot an exciting video for virtual reality. Insta360 simply dominates this category, without a competitor, even close to his last X4 modelIt captures the action of up to 8 thousand pounds or 5.7 thousand at 60 frames per second, providing More details When you rethink it up to 16: 9 for viewing on a regular screen. At the same time, the ME mode, which creates a flat video (with automatic selfie removal), was updated from a maximum of 2.7 thousand 30 frames per second to 4K 30 frames per second.
Now the X4 has removable lens guards included to protect lenses from damage in conditions of rough shooting. It also offers the battery life, waterproofing up to 10 m and a free editing application. Nevertheless, the possibilities of low lighting are slightly lacking next to the hero 13 and the action of 5, and the 8k video files are huge.
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Read our full Dji Osmo Pocket 3 Review
At the end of 2023, DJI presented Osmo Pocket 3 and I He called it “Maybe the only camera for the blogs you need.” It has a large sensor with one inch, which has the same size as on the compact chamber Sony ZV-1 II. This significantly improves the image quality, especially in low light. It also has a new, large rotary touch screen, which facilitates switching between horizontal and vertical videos.
What really makes him excellent for communication is the following modes combined with the tracking of the face. If you work alone, you can just configure it, and it will rotate and bend to follow you. It also applies to the go and divide, so you do not need to worry about the focus or even indicate the camera. The Pocket 3 OSMO is very small, but it is not perfect for photos from a reduced resolution, and it is also quite expensive.
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With the arrival of Osmo Action 5, Action 4 Often goes on sale at very attractive prices. You do not give up a lot compared to the Action 5 Pro-have the same 1/1.3-inch sensor, which provides excellent video quality, especially with low light. And it also comes with the D-Logm profile, which increases the dynamic range in cunning lighting conditions, like skiing on trees on a sunny day. The main reason for the purchase of Action 5 Pro is instead of a built-in 47 GB of storage, a little better battery life and a higher bit speed that reduces pixeling. If these things are not critically criticized, you can currently find Action 4 DJI Action 4 for half the price.
Insta360
Insta360 also builds regular, not 360-degree actions of actions and Ace for 2 Ideal for the creators. This is the only affordable that shoots at a speed of 8k 30 frames per second (or 4K in the amount of up to 120 frames per second), providing impressive details, and a 1/1.3 -inch sensor is solid in slight light. It is important to note that for Vloggers it comes with a large coup screen, which facilitates the creation of itself during filming. However, this is not as deftly as rivals, like this inverted screen adds weight and size, which makes Ace Pro 2 to be larger and heavy than its competition.