Best Action Cameras in 2019

GoPro is the reigning leader when it comes to action cams, and their newest iteration, the GoPro Hero8 Black, is no exception. This bundle includes the GoPro and a 64GB microSDHC and adapter. The new streamlined design is more pocketable than ever, and mounts are now easier to swap. Other updates we love include Hypersmooth 2.0, Timewarp 2.0, and available mods. If you want gimbal-smooth footage, go with GoPro!

The Y1 4K Action and Sports Camera boasts a long battery life that can last through two hours of consecutive 4K video shooting at 30fps. The 2.2" touchscreen back panel is coated with Gorilla Glass Retina and resists scratches and digs well. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support are both baked in, making it a cinch to share your footage directly to social media. This bundle includes the Y1 4K camera and a selfie stick.

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.

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.

Five sensors capture movement on the Olympus TG-Tracker, guaranteeing you'll never miss the shot. The fixed, fisheye, ultra-wide-angle lens grabs every bit of motion and also lets you include background or foreground scenery. This model is waterproof down to 100 feet, no housing required, and it's made tough enough to go on every adventure. Videos are shot in 4K, and with Wi-Fi built-in, your work can be transferred to a PC or social media on the fly.

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.

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.

The Polaroid Cube Act II is so tiny that it fits in the palm of your hand. The portable Polaroid is weather-resistant and mountable, so it can join you kayaking, on the slopes, or out on a rainy day. With marvelously simple controls, you'll never fumble with buttons or worry about whether you got the shot. Other features include quick charge time, a wide-angle lens, built-in stabilization, and a rugged rubberized body.

The Insta360 ONE X is a small action camera with impressive features. You'll 5.7K video, 18-megapixel photos, and real-time Wi-Fi transfers. Creatives will love Time Shift, a software feature that does slow-mo right. You can also speed up the action with Hyperlapse. The photo quality is stunning! And as the name implies, this model shoots 360-degrees.