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The best 10 action cameras in comparison

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	GoPro Hero11 Black1	GoPro Hero11 Black Mini2	GoPro Hero10 Black3	GoPro Fusion4	GoPro Hero8 Black5	DJI Osmo Action 36	GoPro Hero9 Black7	Insta360 X38	Insta360 One RS 1" 360 Edition9	GoPro Hero7 Black10

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	GoPro Hero11 Black	GoPro Hero11 Black Mini	GoPro Hero10 Black	GoPro Fusion	GoPro Hero8 Black	DJI Osmo Action 3	GoPro Hero9 Black	Insta360 X3	Insta360 One RS 1" 360 Edition	GoPro Hero7 Black
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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.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dedicated bike mountWith a dedicated bike mount you can attach the device to your handlebars, making it easier to see and to change the settings.
Dedicated bike mountWith a dedicated bike mount you can attach the device to your handlebars, making it easier to see and to change the settings.	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✖	✔	✖	✖	✔
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.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔
Total score for "Design"
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.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
USB Type-CThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB Type-CThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
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.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	2.6h	N.A.	1.35h	1h	N.A.
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.	1720mAh	1500mAh	1720mAh	2620mAh	1220mAh	1770mAh	1720mAh	1800mAh	1350mAh	1220mAh
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.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔
Fast chargingFast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Fast chargingFast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖
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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.	1	1	2	3	3	3	2	4	N.A.	3
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.	27MP	24.7MP	23MP	18MP	12MP	12MP	20MP	72MP	21MP	12MP
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.	✖	✖	✖	✔	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖
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.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	f/2.0	N.A.	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/1.9	f/2.2	N.A.
Color depthThe better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
Color depthThe better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.	10bits	10bits	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
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.	2988 x 60fps	2988 x 60fps	2988 x 60fps	2496 x 30fps	2160 x 60fps	2160 x 120fps	2880 x 30fps	2880 x 30fps	2944 x 30fps	2160 x 60fps
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.	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
Continuous autofocus for moviesWhen recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Continuous autofocus for moviesWhen recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔
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.	120Mbps	120Mbps	100Mbps	N.A.	100Mbps	130Mbps	100Mbps	120Mbps	120Mbps	78Mbps
Total score for "Videography"
Total score for "Videography"

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