10 Best Action Cameras in India 2021 (GoPro, Insta360, and more)

With the capability to shoot 360-degree videos in 5.7K at 30 fps, the Insta 360 ONE R is a must-have action camera in a traveler's bag. It comes with interchangeable lenses—a 360-degree lens that can shoot at 5.7K and a wide-angle lens that can shoot 4K videos at 60 fps. When you are using the 360-degree lens, you can enable the tracking option to keep the subject in the center of the frame easily.

The electronic image stabilization in the ONE R is on par with the more advanced gimbal stabilization as it also uses algorithms to analyze the scene, making it work even in low-light conditions. You can shoot slow-motion videos and hyperlapses with ease. ONE R also supports capturing HDR photos and videos that bring the details in highlights and shadows in one frame.

If you want an action camera that offers the flexibility of choosing the lenses you want to shoot in, go for this product. You can also buy a 1-inch lens mod separately that allows a wide-angle 5.3K video capture at 30 fps.

The key feature of the GoPro MAX is its dual-lens that support 360-degree video capture. Your travel videos will look exceptional and also enable you to create a virtual reality video where the viewer is right in the middle of the captured world. If you switch to HERO mode, the camera uses just one of the lenses, enabling you to shoot 180-degree videos, like a normal action camera.

It supports 5.6K video recording at 30 fps in 360-degree mode and a maximum resolution of 2.5K at 60 fps in HERO mode. The camera is rugged and water-resistant up to 5 meters and features six mics that can capture 360-degree audio. 

It comes with electronic image stabilization that delivers gimbal-like video stabilization, and its horizon leveling will maintain the frame even when the camera tilts to the sides. We recommend this camera to everyone who wants to make virtual reality travel videos for YouTube or personal use.

GoPro Heor9 offers 1 hour 20 minutes of continuous shooting in 5K 30fps, making it an apt device for planned outdoor shooting. It comes with a touchscreen that allows easy configuration of shooting modes and a front display for vloggers to frame their selfie shots perfectly. It comes with a detachable lens that you can swap for the Max lens mod, which gives you an even wider field of view.

Hero9 comes with HyperSmooth 3.0 that combines electronic image stabilization and algorithm to provide horizon leveling (a feature that levels the video horizontally by eliminating accidental sideways tilts). You can enjoy capturing pictures using various modes like LiveBurst, scheduled capture, duration, timelapse, and more.

Other features include water resistance up to 10 meters, SD support up to 256 GB, RAW audio, photo capture, etc. The bundle pack contains an extra rechargeable battery, 32GB memory card, floating grip, magnetic swivel clip, and a GoPro case.

GoPro Hero8 allows you to shoot 4K videos at 60 fps. With HyperSmooth 2.0, you can get stabilized videos even when you mount it on a motorcycle or a bike. With support for media mod (sold separately), content creators can mount a shotgun mic (for direction audio), a front-facing screen, and a powerful LED light to the GoPro Hero8.

You can choose between several FOV (field of view) options to compose your shot according to your needs. Its high-quality sensor allows you to shoot night lapses (night time timelapse) without any grains. The LiveBurst mode clicks 90 still images continuously, which allows you to pick the perfect shot for your social media.

You can live stream full HD videos to your social media for your fans and viewers to watch. The Holiday bundle comes with an extra battery, chest mount, 32GB memory card, and a handgrip with a tripod.

DJI OSMO Pocket 2 has a feature that other products on our list don't have: a gimbal. The mechanical stabilization offered by this device is superior to electronic image stabilization, allowing you to capture cinematic-looking shots with ease. It enables high-quality capturing of images and 4K videos at 60 fps using the 64 MP sensor.

With ActiveTrack 3.0, the camera can move in any direction to keep the subject in focus. You can set the camera to capture a motionlapse (timelapse with smooth camera movement), and the four microphones on the handle enable surround sound recording.

The Creator combo comes with extra accessories like USB type-a to type-C splitter charging cable, do-it-all handle, wireless microphone transmitter, wireless microphone windscreen, micro tripod, and a wide-angle lens.

DJI OSMO Action can record 4K at 30 fps in HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode and 60 fps in normal mode. HDR mode captures details that usually get lost in the highlights and shadows in normal mode. It features a touchscreen and a front-facing display to help you frame your shots perfectly.

The device is water-resistant up to 11 meters, and the RockSteady mode combines EIS and algorithms to provide you with shake-free footage. You can shoot slow-motion videos up to 240 fps in 1080p and set custom exposure for capturing pictures in low-light conditions.

OSMO Action allows you to control it through voice commands too. It can withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees celsius, and the efficient heat dissipation system provides 16% more efficient cooling, allowing you to shoot for extended periods.

Sony FDR-X3000 is designed like a camcorder, making it compact and easy to hold. It has a built-in GPS that displays location tracking and speedometer on your views when you edit it through Sony's Action Cam Movie Creator. Using the supplied underwater housing, you can go up to depths of 60 meters. 

It also makes the camera dustproof and shockproof. Sony's action camera comes in two variants—FDR-X3000 and FDR-X3000R. The product we have featured here is the former one. The only difference between them is that the second one comes with a screen for live viewing of your footage. 

Yes, the FDR-X3000 doesn't have a touch screen, nor does it support live viewing. You need to buy the live view kit separately for that. It can last 60 minutes when shooting 4K videos at 30 fps, and the built-in tripod socket allows quick mounting of your camera to a tripod for capturing steady videos.

Kodak PIXPRO SP1 is a rugged action camera that is drop-resistant up to 2 meters and water-resistant up to 10 meters. It can even withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees celsius. The maximum video capturing capacity of the SP1 is only 1080p at 30 fps, which may be a disappointment for vloggers and content creators. 

It features an LCD screen for live viewing but is not touch-sensitive. You can choose from several FOV options to compose your shot, and the EIS will reduce shakes to provide smooth videos for your personal use and social media. 

The AI (artificial intelligence) takes care of face detection and auto-exposure control depending on the lighting conditions. We recommend this product to people looking for a durable action camera for rough adventures like hiking, trekking, swimming, and mountain climbing.

SJCAM SJ10 Pro packs a lot of features in the small body. It comes with an IPS touch display for live viewing of videos and SuperSmooth stabilization that combines EIS and algorithm to produce shake-free videos. The camera is water-resistant up to 30 meters with a waterproof body, and without it, the camera is safe up to 10 meters.

It offers 95 minutes of continuous 4K shooting at 60 fps, records quality audio using dual microphones, and allows live streaming directly to your social media. Customer reviews show that the video quality is on par with the top models in the market, and the build quality is sturdy.

Campark V30 is the most affordable action camera on our list that can shoot 4K videos. It offers a whopping 3 hours of battery life when shooting at the maximum resolution of 4K at 30 fps. You can go underwater up to depths of 30 meters with this action camera.

Its 20 MP sensor can capture pictures with superb contrast and finest details, and the multiple FOV options enable easy shot composition. The camera has two batteries that can be charged simultaneously, adding to the convenience this device offers. Customer reviews show that the image and video quality is average, but the stabilization is top-notch for the price.