Action Cameras are not your ordinary cameras. They are designed to be attached to moving objects such as cars, surfboards or even drones and yet still produce high-quality video. In recent times, they have become very familiar with adventure, sports and tech hobbyist alike, so we decided to make the list of 10 bets available action cameras in the market under 200$. So check out this list and let us know your favourite action camera in the comments section below
10. ANART® Ex Series An-ExC Full HD 1080P 12MP (75$)
Pro
- Camera comes with multiple mounts
- WiFi connectivity available.
- Waterproof housing.
Con
- Low FPS.
- Loop recording
You can get one here
9. HD 1080p WIFI High Speed Waterproof Action & Sports Cam by Zetronix(120$)
Pro
- 60 frame per second (FPS).
Con
- No accessories provided(no spare batteries or mounts)
- Poor sound quality.
- Wifi connectivity is weak and signals occasionally drop.
You can get one here
8. Lightdow Wi-Fi LD6000[NOVATEK NT96655 + ImageSensor AR0330](80$)
Pro
- Good 30FPS.
- Durable and waterproof.
Con
- Battery time is too less and the manufacturer does not provide spare batteries.
- limited online support.
You can get one here
7. GooKit® WiFi 12MP 2.0inch Full High Definition 1080P(70$)
Pro
- The camera comes with multiple mounts.
- 60 FPS on 720, 30FPS on 1080.
Con
- Microphone quality is not good.
- Loop recording
You can get one here
6. GeekPro® Pro 1 WIFI 12MP HD 1080P Sports Camera(70$)
Pro
- Waterproof case included
- 60Fps on 720, 30FPS on 1080.
Con
- Car dashboard mount not included.
You can get one here
5. SJCAM Original SJ4000 WiFi Version(83$)
Pro
- High definition screen that playbacks videos.
- You can record while charging
Con
- Max card to be used in 32Gb, anything above that will not work.
- No extra batteries.
You can get one here
4. Kodak SP360 (177$)
Pro
- Advanced MOS sensor with 16million image pixel.
- 2m shockproof
- -10 Degree Freeze proof.
Con
- Image quality is not good.
- Full 1080 resolution in 360 modes is not possible
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3. Garmin Virb Elite Action Camera(194$)
Pro
- 16Mp CMOS image processor.
- Digital Image stabilization.
Con
- Accessories not included.
- Software provided is not enough, GUI does not give you many options.
- Wifi connection drops regularly.
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2. Polaroid XS100(130$)
Pro
- Lightweight and very portable.
- Superb performance in low light.
Con
- Snapping the camera into mounts is not easy.
- Made from thin, fragile plastic.
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1. GoPro Hero (130$)
Pro
- Very popular.
- High video quality.
- Very reliable.
- Come with waterproof case.
Con
- No WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity.
You can get one here