Your phones might be able to capture fascinating videos, but having an action camera can still serve more purpose than the ordinary phone. Action cameras are also known as action-cam are referred to as digital cameras made for recording events and actions while you are into it. I am sure you have seen mountain bikers and hikers with a camera attached to their helmets, those are action cameras.

Action-cam is always associated with outdoor actions, mostly attached to helmets, handlebars, and vital parts of an extreme sport. Cameras are fixed in certain ways so they capture actions performed by the actor. Some of the major features of action-cam include ruggedness, waterproof ability, and compactness. So you see, while your smartphones can take nice pictures, action-can can feature in places where your phones won’t even try to be in.

When buying an action camera, there are so many factors to consider. It is just like buying a phone as well. Here are a few things to look out for when you want to get yourself an action-cam;

• Resolution
• How far can it be immersed in water?
• Does it have 4K ultra?
• The Megapixel of the camera.
• Storage size and space for external storage
• Price

Now, let’s take a look at some of the best selling action cam in the market;

1080p HD Action Camera with Waterproof Housing

If you want to capture your trip to that place you’ve always longed for, this one is the best option for you. With a battery of 900 mAh, you can capture in 720-1090p, and record at 30fps. Can capture pictures with 1.0 MP, 2.0 MP, and 5.0 MP resolution on a 2 inch LCD camera. It has storage sizes of 16BG and 32 GB with space for external storage. Accessories include; waterproofing case, helmet mount, handlebar/bike mount, battery, charger, and USB cable. It can be connected to the Wi-Fi connection, and also supports both Windows and Mac OS.  

4K Ultra HD Action Camera with Action Cam Bundle

The most significant addition to this particular camera is its ability to deliver a recording resolution of 1080p at 60fps. The videos that will be captured by this camera will be in High Definition (HD) due to the 4K Ultra added to it. Pictures are captures on the 2-inch LCD camera at 12.0 MP, 4.0 MP, 5.0 MP, and 8.0 MP. It has a larger rechargeable battery size of 1050mAh. It also reaches a 170º super wide-angle view. Although waterproof, but not beyond 30M. If you feel like you need more space on the cam, I am glad to tell you that the camera can be extended with an external 16GB and 32GB SD card. You have helmet mount, bike mount, lens cloth, and other accessories in the pack. The Wi-Fi connection features make it possible to share live feed action with systems on Mac and Windows operating systems.

Conclusively, the unique selling point of an action-cam lies in the portability they offer. They are small enough to hold, unlike the usual big cameras that require setting up and all. They are even more rugged and waterproof, coupled with this the ability for them to be used anywhere; they can be fixed on your bike helmet, skateboard, bike handles, etc.