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GoPro MAX, Waterproof 360 + Traditional Action Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos

$257.74as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+360-degree spherical video at 5.6K30

+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting

+Touch screen for easy setup and navigation

+Captures both 360 and traditional footage

+16.6MP 360 photos

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

−Under 20 MP: 21 of the 27 here have a higher resolution

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Action, 5K or 6K

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Insta360 X3, 360 Action Camera with 5.7K 360 Active HDR Video, 4K Single-Lens Camera, Waterproof, FlowState

$299.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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Pros

+5.7K 360 video recording

+Waterproof body for wet conditions

+FlowState stabilization for smooth footage

+Active HDR for video dynamic range

Cons

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, Under 20 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro MAX, Waterproof 360 + Traditional Camera with Touch Screen Spherical 5.6K30 HD Video 16.6MP 360 Photos 1080p

$269.90as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+360-degree spherical video at 5.6K30

+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting

+Touch screen for easy setup and navigation

+Captures both 360 and traditional footage

+16.6MP 360 photos

Compared with the 20 cameras on this page

+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

−Under 20 MP: 21 of the 27 here have a higher resolution

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Action, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO10 Black- E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD & Touch Rear Screens, 5.3K60 Ultra

$298.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+5.3K60 Ultra HD video recording

+Waterproof action camera with front and rear screens

+Front LCD screen for self-framing shots

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO12 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, HDR, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live

$294.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, Under 20 MP, 4K

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GoPro HERO6 Black + Extra Battery + PNY Elite-X 32GB microSDHC Card - E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Digital Action

$209.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Records 4K video for sharp footage

+Includes an extra battery

+Includes a 32GB microSDHC card

+Waterproof action camera design

Cons

−Photos capped below 20 MP

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−Under 20 MP: 21 of the 27 here have a higher resolution

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Mini POV Action Video Camcorder | 720P Mini Action Cam with Gyro Stabilization for Outdoor POV Vlog Recording(S111PRO

$203.55as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+Gyro stabilization for steadier footage

+Action camera type for mounting on the go

+720P video recording for lighter file sizes

Cons

−720P resolution is lower than Full HD

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9"

$289.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+5.3K60 Ultra HD video recording

+27MP photos for high-resolution stills

+1/1.9 inch image sensor for detailed capture

+Waterproof action camera design

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, 4K

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DJI Osmo Action 4 Street Photography Combo, Waterproof Action Camera | 1/1.3" Sensor, 4K/120fps Video, Stunning

$295.02as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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Pros

+1/1.3-inch sensor for better image detail

+4K video recording

+120fps capability for slow motion footage

+Waterproof action camera for wet conditions

+Street photography combo bundle

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Action, Under 20 MP, Full HD

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GoPro HERO7 White - E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Digital Action Camera with Touch Screen 1080p Video 10MP Photos

$279.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score7.8

Compared with the 20 cameras on this pageCons

−Full HD: 30 of the 36 here have a higher video

−Under 20 MP: 21 of the 27 here have a higher resolution

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Action, 5K or 6K

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insta360 X3 360 Degree Waterproof Action Camera, 5.7K 360, Stabilization, Touch Screen, AI Editing, Live Streaming,

$299.99as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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Pros

+5.7K 360 video recording

+Waterproof body for wet conditions

+Touch screen for easy control

+Live streaming capability

Cons

−Action camera form factor, not a standard camera body

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, 5K or 6K

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AKASO 360 Action Camera Creator Combo- 5.7K 360 Video, 360-SuperSmooth | 1/2" 48MP Sensors, 1.2m Invisible Selfie

$249.99as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

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Pros

+5.7K 360 video recording

+48MP sensors for stills

+360-degree SuperSmooth stabilization

+Invisible selfie stick of 1.2 meters

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO9 Black - E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD

$259.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Pros

+Waterproof body for underwater and wet-weather shooting

+5K or 6K video recording

+Front LCD and touch rear screens for framing and setup

+20 to 29 MP photos

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+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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Action, 4K

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LMZOUR 2-in-1 4K Action Camera with Detachable Charging Handle | WiFi Vlogging Camera with 120° Wide Angle, Video

$259.99as of 11/04/2026 00:00 PST - Details

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Pros

+Shoots 4K video in an action camera body

+120° wide angle for capturing more scene

+Detachable charging handle for handheld use

+Built-in WiFi for sharing footage

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Action

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GoPro Hero4 Silver

$289.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+Action camera type suited to active outdoor filming

+Silver HERO4 model from GoPro's action camera line

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GoPro Camera HERO7, Silver

$299.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+Action camera type suited to active outdoor filming

+Named HERO7 model from GoPro's action camera line

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GoPro HERO3: White Edition - 131'/ 40m Waterproof Housing

$269.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Pros

+Action camera type suited to active outdoor filming

+Includes a waterproof housing rated to 131 feet

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Action, 4K

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DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo, Waterproof Action Camera Vlogging Camera | 1/1.3" Sensor, 4K/120fps Video, Stunning

$229.00as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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Action, 4K

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DJI Osmo Action 4 Waterproof Action Camera Bundle, 1/1.3" Sensor | 4K/120fps Video, Stunning Low-Light Imaging,

$299.99as of 11/03/2026 22:40 PST - Details

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Action, 20 to 29 MP, 5K or 6K

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GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Front LCD and Touch Rear Screens, 5K Ultra HD Video, 20MP Photos,

$291.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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Spec score8.3

Compared with the 20 cameras on this pagePros

+5K or 6K: only 3 of 36 here have a higher video

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