Top Action Cameras
Based on reviews from 1853 Redditors
417 discussions analyzed:
Models
1
DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
217
35
32
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Highly Durable and Waterproof Design
Poor Daylight Image Sharpness and Detail
2
DJI
Osmo Action 4
162
14
18
Excellent Battery Life
Excellent Low-Light Camera Performance
Poor Low-Light Camera Performance
3
Insta360
Insta360 X5
109
25
21
Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio for Reframing
User-Replaceable Lenses
Prone to Overheating Issues
4
Insta360
Ace Pro 2
88
15
9
High-Quality Sound Performance
Reliable Performance and Durability
Limited battery life
5
GoPro
HERO11 Black Series
91
26
33
Excellent Image Stabilization
Extended Functionality With GoPro Labs
Prone to Overheating Issues
6
Insta360
Insta360 X4
78
31
27
Effective Temperature Regulation
Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio for Reframing
Poor Low-Light Video Quality
7
GoPro
HERO10 Black
69
12
21
Exceptional Video Quality
Excellent Durability and Weather Resistance
Unreliable Software and App Issues
8
GoPro
HERO13 Black
70
17
24
Clear Daytime Video Quality
Superior Image Stabilization
Prone to Overheating Issues
9
GoPro
HERO12 Black
59
20
34
Clear Daytime Video Quality
Durable and Waterproof Design
Short Battery Life
10
GoPro
HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition
49
13
13
Exceptional Video Quality
Durable and Rugged Design
Prone to Overheating Issues
11
Insta360
Insta360 X3
53
17
21
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Excellent Durability and Build Quality
Prone to Overheating Issues
12
GoPro
MAX2
37
11
17
Replaceable Lenses for Durability
Excellent Video Stabilization
Poor Low-Light Camera Performance
13
GoPro
Hero 7 Series
33
6
12
Exceptional Durability
Waterproof Design
Footage Corruption and Deletion
14
GoPro
HERO9 Black
39
6
29
Exceptional Video Clarity
Durable and Robust Build
Limited battery life
15
Insta360
GO Ultra
23
4
4
Lightweight and Compact
Excellent Low-Light Performance
Poor Still Photo Quality
16
DJI
Osmo Action 3
25
4
6
Exceptional Durability
Excellent Battery Life
Prone to Overheating and Shutdowns
17
Insta360
GO 3S
29
9
12
Good Video Quality for Its Size
Compact and Portable Design
Short Battery Life Without Action Pod
18
GoPro
HERO8 Black
31
11
19
Exceptional Video Quality
Excellent Durability and Weather Resistance
Limited battery life
19
GoPro
Hero 4 Series
21
7
6
Affordable Price
Exceptional Video Quality
Footage Corruption and Deletion
20
Insta360
Ace Pro 1
13
5
2
Reliable and Durable Performance
Excellent Low-Light Performance
Limited battery life
21
DJI
DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo
22
5
8
Exceptional Value for Money
Excellent Motion Isolation
Short Battery Life
22
GoPro
HERO5 Session (CHDHS-502)
18
7
5
Reliable and Durable Performance
Compact and Discreet Design
Poor Low-Light Camera Performance
23
GoPro
HERO5 Black
13
4
3
Affordable Price Point
Exceptional Video Quality
Limited battery life
24
Insta360
ONE RS Twin Edition
10
4
2
Flexible & Expandable System
Excellent 360-Degree Capture and Reframing
Unreliable Software and App Issues
25
Insta360
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
10
5
2
Excellent Low-Light Performance
Flexible Reframing in Post-Production
Difficult to Repair
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The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Action Cameras are the most well reviewed.
Ranking factors:
- The number of positive user sentiments
- The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
- How specific the user was in their reference to the model
Scoring mechanism:
- Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
- A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
- More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).
Score calculation for ranking:
- We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
- This score is used to rank the Action Cameras in descending order
Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 11/21/2025, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.
We continuously crawl Reddit for discussions on Action Cameras across all subreddits. Each comment and post is analyzed to identify specific Action Cameras models and brands, and then a sentiment analysis is performed to gauge user satisfaction.
Our rankings shows the most popular, well-reviewed Action Cameras among Reddit users. It is a good starting point for finding the best Action Cameras for you, especially if you're looking for tried-and-tested ones. However, individual needs vary, so the best model depends on what you're looking for.
Reddit has an exceptionally strong strong community and moderation. Because of that Reddit is one of the last bastions of genuine online discussions. That makes Reddit a great source for real, unbiased opinions from everyday users. That's why so many people include "Reddit" in their Google searches.
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