It's almost a new year, and though plans have been a little different in 2021 it doesn't mean that 2022 will be the same. This means it's time to find the perfect action camera for you to capture all the best moments this year! We have rounded up the best inexpensive action cameras that will make this year unforgettable with the best camera features.
1. Akaso Brave 7 LE
2. Akaso V50X Action Camera
3. GoPro Hero 7 White
4. OlFI ONE FIVE BLACK (2ND GEN)
5. INSTA360 GO
6. VEHO MUVI KX-1 4K
7. SJCAM SJ8 Air (Find in store)
8. DJI OSMO Action
9. YI 4K Action Camera
Which is the best action camera for me?
1. Akaso Brave 7 LE
The Akaso Brave 7 LE includes dual displays, one on back and another up front, and weather sealing. Rubber bungs over the two ports provide IPx7 water resistance without a case. It’s all you need unless you want to start snorkeling with your action camera. And a diving-style case with 40m waterproofing is included too. Akaso’s user interface is great. It’s touchscreen-led and has the touch of gloss you don’t see in most other GoPro clones. At 127g it’s twice as heavy as the action cameras that seem like empty boxes when you pick them up. The plastics used are of higher quality too.
2. AKASO V50X Action Camera
The definition, focus, and detail are good quality and it comes with an anti-shake and voice control, which lets you control your AKASO V50X hands-free with voice commands such as “Start Video” and “Take Photo”. It comes with a multitude of accessories so you can use it to get better footage. The AKASO V50X lets you take photos up to 20MP with 4K recording up to 30fps which allows you to record some slow-motion in 4K quality, and allows you to use other cool features as well as record underwater. AKASO V50X doesn’t come with an SD card so you will have to get one, because this model supports up to 64GB SD Card. It has multiple ways of connection where you can control the camera on the phone or iPad via Wi-Fi. You can easily share your wonderful moments on the TV with the HDMI and download your precious memories to the computer via the USB cable.
3. GoPro Hero 7 White
The Hero 7 White has 10m water resistance without a case. For most situations, that means no case will ever be needed. he Hero 7 White likely has a lens with a wider native field of view than any of the GoPro 'clones', meaning it has more image border to crop into. Also, GoPro put lots of investment into making its stabilization sing. The Hero 7 White also has the best audio among cheap action cams. It uses two microphones and their raw audio capture quality is far better than image quality favorites like the Apeman A100 and Kaiser Baas X450.
4. OLFI ONE FIVE BLACK (2ND GEN)
The OLFI ONE FIVE BLACK can shoot in 4K, can take 15-megapixel photos, has in-built image stabilization, is waterproof to 30 meters, can record slow motion at 120fps. The package also includes a carry case, an array of mounts and accessories, an ultra-fast 64GB MicroSD memory card and even free accidental damage cover. The camera is solidly built, the rear touchscreen is responsive and the Sony branded sensor is excellent even in low light conditions.
5. INSTA360 GO
At 5cm in length, the INSTA360 Go makes an ideal wearable camera and comes with a back clip and pendant as well as a selection of conventional base attachments. It also has a magnetic rear so it can be quickly fixed to any metal surface. The Insta360 Go can record 1080p HD quality video at 25fps and is designed for shooting short video clips of up to 60 seconds at a time. it can also record time-lapse, moving hype lapse sequences and slow-motion video at 100fps. Incredibly for a camera of this size, the Go comes with in-built image stabilization, which Insta360 has dubbed Flow State.
6. VEHO MUVI KX-1 4K
The VEHO MUVI KX-1 4K can deliver UHD 4K10 or 1080p60 footage with consummate ease. On the camera’s rear is a 1.8-inch smart LCD touchscreen, making it simple to navigate menus and preview your footage and stills. Shoot straight 12MP images, or try time-lapse, photo burst or 180-degree rollover modes (for when you’re mounting the camera upside-down) and get creative with your shots. If you’re looking to take the Muvi KX-1 underwater, the camera comes with a 40m waterproof housing. the free Muvi app for iOS or Android devices can stream your videos or share your photos on your social channels.
7. SJCAM SJ8 Air
The SJCAM SJ8 Air offers 160° shooting, with a claimed unit weight of a mere 80g, this compact device features a 2.33-inch touch screen and a 14MP Panasonic made sensor, along with Wi-Fi and Ultra HD video clips of 1296P at 30fps. The connectivity option is useful, as there is also a downloadable SJCAM app that allows photos and video to be edited on via smartphone and immediately shared via social media. As with others of its ilk, the device boasts waterproofing to depths of 100 feet (30 metres) if using the supplied housing. Power comes courtesy of a 1000 mAh battery, claimed to offer an improved performance over previous model.
8. DJI Osmo Action
Rather than be subtle about it, the DJI Osmo Action takes on GoPro’s most premium offering, the Hero7 Black, head-on, with a strikingly similar design and feature-set.
Two things Osmo Action does do though, are undercut the Hero7 Black with a significantly lower price, and pack a front color display. Its waterproof metal frame is coupled with grippy, textured rubberized sides for a great in-hand feel. The Action’s buttons are also easy to press, and deliver a satisfactory amount of click feedback, so even if you’re wearing gloves, you can fire it up and start recording without much faffing.
9. YI 4K Action Camera
The YI 4K Action Camera is a remarkable camera for the money, offering great features and performance in an easy-to-use package. It has long battery life for its size. A touchscreen gives you full control of the camera or you can use the high-speed Wi-Fi to connect to your phone and control via an app. App handle shooting, editing and sharing. YI continues to add features through firmware updates.
