Under $100 GoPro alternative action cameras

The Xiaomi Yi Action Camera is capable of recording videos at 1080p and 60 frames per second) and even has a 16 MP camera with Sony’s Exmor R BSI CMOS image sensor. It comes with a memory of 64 GB and weighs 72g with a battery bigger than most of its competitors.

The SJCAM SJ4000 Wi-Fi is one of the best alternative for GoPro camera that is cheap and has almost all the features. The action camera has a detachable battery and also comes with a waterproof case that protects the camera till 30 m underwater. 

The nabi Square HD camera is one of the best and cheap substitute for GoPro and is waterproof up to 60 meters, shockproof up to two meters, dustproof and kid-proof, letting you record all the activities of your child with ease. It is an amazing High Definition camcorder that has been made just for kids.

While GoPro action and sports cameras are extremely popular with sports enthusiasts, other like the Amkov AMK5000S Wireless Wi-Fi camera make very good and cheap alternatives for the GoPro camera.

The SJCAM SJ4000 Full HD 1080P Waterproof Action Camera Sport DVR features NTK96650 and AR0330 DSP with a HD screen that can be use to see the videos that you are recording. The camera has multiple video recording formats - 1080P, 720P, WVGA for amazing pictures and videos and gives tough competition as a GoPro alternative.

The WDV-5000 is a great GoPro alternative action camera that records videos in full HD at 1080p (1920x1080) and is a great companion for your phone and tablet. Its waterproof case gives it protection till 30m underwater.

The SJ6000 HD Action Camera has been specifically created to make shooting action and sports activities much easier, with its high-end HD recording and industry-leading functions. It can also be used as a car dash cam, home security camera or just a great camera to take some special family pictures!  

SJCAM’s M10 Wi-Fi Mini Cube is the newest in its range of sports and action cameras. It is extremely multipurpose and can be used as a webcam, car dash-cam, home surveillance cam and even underwater with waterproof housing. The camera can support numerous languages and there are firmware upgrades available regularly. Its affordable price and great features have made SJCAM cameras a favorite among enthusiasts.

HTC RE is a viewfinder-less waterproof video camera with a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, an f2.8 146-degree lens, and captures 1080p/30fps video. It also doesn’t have a power button and the camera turns on automatically when it is picked up. You can capture pictures by pressing its single shutter button and record videos by keeping the button pressed a little longer.

Already on Kickstarter, the camera is around the size of a GoPro camera and can be easily carried along in your bag or pocket. It features a pivoting, sticky base that can be attached to a number of different surfaces to create a perfect photo booth, enabling you to take great pictures effortlessly.