Our Top Best Action Cameras for 2017
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2016 has been the year of action cameras and with the release of numerous new ones, it’s only time we round up the best action cameras for 2017.
Action cameras a quite different from others – they are easy to handle due to their small and compact size, and their portability and durability makes transporting them much easier and using them in tough conditions are possible. Not only do they provide an amazing and dramatic POV, users also can get high-definition videos in a wide-angle fish-eye perspective!
Their size and structure also makes action cameras the best to record and capture any activities that include extreme sports and stunts. Unlike other camera’s they have been made keeping this point in mind and thus come along with plenty of complimentary guards, accessories and mounts that makes taking their fast-paced and tough angles very possible. Mount them on a helmet, your backpack, your surfboard or anywhere else that gives you that coveted shot, without the fear of the camera getting damaged or lost.
If you’ve been a fan of action cameras and want to invest in a new one, then read through our top action cameras for 2017, and take a pick!
GoPro Hero 5 Black Action Camera
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The GoPro Hero5 Black is the newest addition to the line of leading sports and action cameras offered by GoPro. The company has put the best of features in this new camera, which released along with a new GoPro Hero5 Session, and the new model is definitely a rank above the previous GoPro Hero4 Black and Hero4 Silver.
GoPro Hero 5 Session Action Camera
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GoPro released their newest action camera the Hero5 as a surprise along with its much awaited GoPro Karma Drone, but the bigger surprise was the fact that the leading action camera manufacturer released 2 versions of the Hero5 instead of one!
Sony FDR-X3000R 4K Action Camera
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Attachment BuckleMicro USB cableRechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1)Startup guideUnderwater Housing (MPK-UWH1)
The Sony FDR-X3000R 4K Action Camera is the newest from Sony and comes with 4K recording a well as a plethora of much-needed action camera features that are great to give tough competition to the latest GoPro action cameras.
Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Action Camera
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Waterproof caseLithium-ion batteryCharging/data cableFlat and curved adhesive mountsStandard and vertical mount adaptersShort and long screwsShort and long extension armsWrenchAnti-fog kitGarmin VIRB stickerDocumentation
The Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Action Camera is a compact, lightweight and waterproof camera that is easy to use and records spectacular footage in ultra HD. It can record videos in 4K/30fps, as well as 2.7K/60fps, 1080p/120fps, 720p/240fps and 480p/300fps with crisp, brilliant detail.
Veho Muvi K-Series K2 Pro 4K Action Camera
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Rugged CaseSilicone CaseLCD Smart Touch Screen1500mAh BatteryK-Series Tripod MountCMOS ProtectorCurved 3M MountFlat 3M MountRight Angle MountUSB Charging CableMuvi DecalPrinted Quick Start GuideManual on CD
The Veho Muvi K-Series K2 Pro 4K Action Camera is a step up from the previous Veho Muvi K2 NPNG, and can now record videos in UHD 4K, as well as take pictures in 12MP. Apart from 4K, it can also capture videos in 2.7K, and full HD videos in 1080p at 60fps or 720p at 120fps for perfect slow-motion playback.
SJCAM SJ6 Legend Action Camera
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1 x Waterproof Housing; 1 x Quick Release Buckle1 x Handlebar Seat post Mount1 x Curved Adhesive Mount; 1 x Flat Adhesive Mount; 1 x 3-Way Pivot Arm Mount2 x 3M Adhesive Tape; 1 x Frame Mount; 1 x Quick Release Clip for The Frame1 x Vertical Quick Release J-Hook Buckle; 1 x Universal 1/4″ Camera Tripod Mount1 x Tripod Mount Adapter; 1 x Cleaning Cloth; 1 x USB Cable1 x 900mAh Li-ion Battery; 1 x Multi-language Manual 2 x SJCAM Stickers
The SJCAM SJ6 Legend Action Camera has been released along side the SJCAM SJ7 Star Action Camera, and can record 4k interpolated footage.
SJCAM SJ7 Star Action Camera
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1 x Original SJCAM SJ7 Star Action Cam; 1 x Waterproof Housing; 1 x Quick Release Buckle1 x Handlebar Seat post Mount1 x Curved Adhesive Mount; 1 x Flat Adhesive Mount; 1 x 3-Way Pivot Arm Mount2 x 3M Adhesive Tape; 1 x Frame Mount; 1 x Quick Release Clip for The Frame1 x Vertical Quick Release J-Hook Buckle; 1 x Universal 1/4″ Camera Tripod Mount1 x Tripod Mount Adapter; 1 x Cleaning Cloth; 1 x USB Cable1 x 900mAh Li-ion Battery; 1 x Multi-language Manual 2 x SJCAM Stickers
The SJCAM SJ7 Star Action Camera is SJCAM’s first real 4k camera that records in true 4k and not interpolated. It was released along with the SJCAM SJ6 Legend Action Camera, which can record in 4k interpolated resolutions.
The 7G optical glass lens has a F/2.5 aperture, 166 degree wide-angle and f=3mm. This allows for taking clear and crisp images and footage, and combined with the gyro stabilization they are also smooth and not shaky. Videos have the following resolutions: