What is the best action camera of all time?

From the camera that made strapping a lens to your helmet mainstream to today's cinema-grade interchangeable-lens systems, action cameras have evolved beyond recognition. Which is the greatest ever made?

GoPro Hero 13 Black

GoPro's 2024 flagship action camera offering 5.3K video, HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, and versatile magnetic mounting.

1/12

DJI Osmo Action 6

DJI's 2025 flagship with a 1-inch sensor and 8K video, delivering class-leading low-light performance.

2/12

Insta360 X5

Insta360's 2025 360-degree action camera with 8K spherical video and advanced AI editing features.

3/12

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

A 2024 action camera acclaimed for its 4K video quality, exceptional battery life, and built-in cold-weather resistance.

4/12

GoPro Hero 7 Black

The 2018 GoPro that revolutionized action cameras by introducing HyperSmooth electronic stabilization without a gimbal.

5/12

GoPro MISSION 1

GoPro's 2026 cinema-grade action camera with an interchangeable lens system and 8K 60fps recording capability.

6/12

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

A 2024 action camera featuring a co-engineered Leica lens and exceptional audio capture for professional-quality footage.

7/12

GoPro Hero 4 Black

A landmark 2014 GoPro that established 4K action camera capability and defined the standard for adventure filming.

8/12

Sony FDR-X3000

Sony's 2016 flagship action camera featuring built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization and 4K video quality.

9/12

GoPro Hero 5 Black

The 2016 GoPro that first made the camera fully waterproof without a housing, a breakthrough for the action camera category.

10/12

DJI Osmo Action 3

A 2022 action camera that earned widespread praise for its dual-screen design, magnetic quick-release mount, and reliability.

11/12

Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

A 2016 rugged 4K action camera from Garmin featuring GPS data overlay and voice control for hands-free operation.

12/12