Summer is very close, and it’s time to choose the action camera to capture the bright moments of vacation or travel. In this article, we will analyze the market and find the best action cameras in price-quality ratio. Let’s start!
1. Yi 4K+
Ambarella H2 + Sony IMX377
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K 60fps;
- 12MP photo resolution in RAW format;
- USB Type-C;
- Two microphones;
- Support for an external microphone;
- Electronic stabilization in 4K 30fps;
- Touch screen with Gorilla Glass protection;
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.
The main drawback is minimum set of accessories.
2. SJCAM SJ8 Pro
Ambarella H22 + SONY IMX377
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K 60fps;
- 12MP photo resolution in RAW format;
- USB Type-C port;
- Two microphones;
- Support for external microphone and remote control;
- Electronic stabilization and correction of distortion in 4K 30fps;
- Touchscreen.
Here is the difference between all new cameras from SJ8 series:
3. SJCAM SJ7 Star
Sony IMX117 + Ambarella A12S75
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K 30fps;
- 12MP photo in RAW format;
- Support for external microphone and remote control.
4. Firefly 8S
Ambarella A12LS75 + Sony IMX117
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K 30fps;
- 12MP photo shooting in RAW;
- Support for external microphone and remote control;
- There is a version with a 90 degrees lens.
In my opinion, it is almost the same as SJCAM SJ7 Star camera.
5. Yi 4K
Ambarella A9SE + Sony IMX377
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K/30fps (100mbps);
- Stabilization in 2.7k/60fps;
- 12MP photo in RAW;
- Touchscreen LCD-display Gorilla Glass Retina;
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection.
The package content is weak; there are no additional accessories.
6. Xiaomi Mijia Camera Mini 4K 30fps Action
Ambarella A12S75 + Sony IMX317
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 4K/30fps
- 8.3MP photo resolution in RAW
- Good software and many useful functions (sleep mode, rotation and change of display brightness, etc.)
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections;
- Ability to use as a webcam.
7. Firefly 8S (Siroflo Firefly 8)
Novatek 96660 + Sony IMX117
Main advantages:
- Video recording in 2160P 24fps;
- Photo shooting at 12MP RAW;
- 2 inch IPS display;
- Support for external microphone and remote control panel.
8. SJCAM SJ6 Legend
Panasonic MN34120PA + NTK96660
Main advantages:
- Video shooting in 2K/30fps resolution;
- Gyroscopic stabilization and correction of distortion;
- 16MP photo shooting in RAW;
- Ability to use as webcam;
- Many useful functions (sleep mode, different shooting mode, etc.).
9. ThiEYE T5 Edge
iCatch V50 + Panasonic 34112
Main advantages:
- Video shooting in 4K 30fps with gyroscopic stabilization;
- 14MP photo shooting;
- 2 inch IPS display;
- Ability to use as a webcam.
10. SJCAM M20
Novatek 96660 + Sony IMX206
Main advantages:
- Video shooting in 2K 30fps (simultaneous use of gyroscopic stabilization and different viewing angles);
- 16MP photo resolution in RAW format;
- Time-lapse photos in RAW and with long exposure up to 60 seconds;
- Compact dimensions.
I think it is the best action camera to take photos. It makes amazing spherical panoramas or virtual tours.
To sum up, action cameras from this list (except M20 and SJ6 Legend) are good for recording videos. From other side, M20 and SJ6 Legend are the best action cameras for taking photos.
