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The best 10 action cameras in comparison

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	Insta360 Ace1	DJI Osmo Action 42	DJI Osmo Action 33	Insta360 X44	GoPro Hero 12 Black5	Insta360 Ace Pro6	Insta360 One RS (360 Lens)7	DJI Osmo Pocket 38	GoPro Hero10 Black9	Kandao QooCam 310

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	Insta360 Ace	DJI Osmo Action 4	DJI Osmo Action 3	Insta360 X4	GoPro Hero 12 Black	Insta360 Ace Pro	Insta360 One RS (360 Lens)	DJI Osmo Pocket 3	GoPro Hero10 Black	Kandao QooCam 3
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Design
External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
External memory slotThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Weather-sealed (splashproof)The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Weather-sealed (splashproof)The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dust- and water-resistanceThe device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Dust- and water-resistanceThe device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔
AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
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Total score for "Design"
Features
Compatible with AndroidIt is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Compatible with AndroidIt is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Live streamingA camera that supports live streaming can be used to broadcast video to certain platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) via a first-party app.
Live streamingA camera that supports live streaming can be used to broadcast video to certain platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) via a first-party app.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
Remote controlA remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.	✖	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✖	✖	✔	✖
HDMI outputDevices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI outputDevices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
GPSGPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
GPSGPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.	✔	✖	✔	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔
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Total score for "Features"
Battery
Battery lifeThe device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Battery lifeThe device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.	1.67 hours	2.5 hours	2.6 hours	2.25 hours	2.5 hours	1.67 hours	1.37 hours	2.5 hours	1 hours	0.75 hours
Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.	1700 mAh	1770 mAh	1770 mAh	2290 mAh	1720 mAh	1650 mAh	1445 mAh	1300 mAh	1720 mAh	1600 mAh
Removable batteryThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Removable batteryThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔
Rechargeable batteryThe battery can be recharged and used over again.
Rechargeable batteryThe battery can be recharged and used over again.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery level indicatorAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery level indicatorAn indicator shows you when the device has low battery.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
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Total score for "Battery"
Audio
Number of microphonesMore microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Number of microphonesMore microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.	3	3	3	4	3	3	3	3	2	4
Stereo microphoneA stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Stereo microphoneA stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
Microphone inputA microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Microphone inputA microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.	✖	✔	✖	✖	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖
Total score for "Audio"
Total score for "Audio"
Optics
Megapixels (main camera)The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
Megapixels (main camera)The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.	48 MP	10 MP	12 MP	72 MP	27 MP	48 MP	48 MP	9.4 MP	23 MP	62 MP
Adjustable field of viewCameras with an adjustable FOV allow users to set view angles depending on their needs. A wider FOV captures a larger visible area, but with fewer details. A more narrow field of view captures less but in more detail and is often used for recording content at a distance.
Adjustable field of viewCameras with an adjustable FOV allow users to set view angles depending on their needs. A wider FOV captures a larger visible area, but with fewer details. A more narrow field of view captures less but in more detail and is often used for recording content at a distance.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Optical image stabilization (OIS)Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Optical image stabilization (OIS)Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖	✖
Sensor sizeThe larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
Sensor sizeThe larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	6.3 x 5.5 mm	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
Wide aperture (main camera)With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Wide aperture (main camera)With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.	f/2.4	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/1.9	N.A.	f/2.6	f/2.0	f/2.0	N.A.	f/1.6
Total score for "Optics"
Total score for "Optics"
Videography
Video recording (main camera)The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Video recording (main camera)The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.	3456 x 30 fps	2736 x 120 fps	2160 x 120 fps	3840 x 30 fps	2880 x 60 fps	4320 x 24 fps	2880 x 30 fps	2160 x 120 fps	2988 x 60 fps	2880 x 30 fps
Field of viewField of view (FOV) is the part of the world that a device can view and record. A wider field of view allows you to capture more of the action.
Field of viewField of view (FOV) is the part of the world that a device can view and record. A wider field of view allows you to capture more of the action.	N.A.	155°	155°	360°	177°	N.A.	360°	N.A.	155°	360°
Slow-motion video recordingSlow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.
Slow-motion video recordingSlow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) for videosA phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) for videosA phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔
Movie bitrateThe higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
Movie bitrateThe higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.	170 Mbps	130 Mbps	130 Mbps	200 Mbps	120 Mbps	170 Mbps	100 Mbps	N.A.	100 Mbps	120 Mbps
Total score for "Videography"
Total score for "Videography"

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