Best Action Cameras In India (September 2023)

GoPro, is a brand that is entirely known for its durable action cameras all across the globe. Their action cameras have dominated the markets for over a decade now, and every action camera list remains incomplete without them. The GoPro Hero 10 is one of the latest released cameras of the brand, which was launched in September this year globally, and then it quickly topped the charts just like its predecessors.

Verdict

The GoPro Hero 10 is probably one of the best action cameras in the market and stays on top of lists of best action cameras just like its predecessors. This camera can shoot impressive 5K videos with the stability of HyperSmooth 4.0.

Design
The GoPros are well known for their small boxy design, which highly influences the whole action camera market. It features a hard plastic body with a button to record on the top and one on the left to turn it on/off and change modes. A flap on the right can be opened to reveal the battery compartment.

The new setup houses a 2.27-inch main LCD touchscreen with a 1.4-inch LCD panel on the front. The new setup weighs about 153 grams, making it an easy-to-carry device.

Camera & Features
The GoPro Hero 10 houses a 23MP CMOS camera sensor that can record videos at a peak resolution of 5.3K at 60 FPS. The camera has HyperSmooth 4.0, which helps it stabilize the videos. It also shoots great slow-mo videos as it can shoot 1080P videos at a frame rate of 270 FPS.

The camera lens has a special coating that repels any water traces left on it after its contact with water. GoPro Hero 10 has tools like Hindsight, TimeWarp 3.0, and 3D noise reduction that help take impressive shots.

Battery
The GoPro Hero 10 packs a 1720 mAh battery pack that can last up to an hour when recording 4K videos at 60 FPS. You need to keep the flap on the right side open to charge the camera, which could be a little bothersome, but you can keep spare charged batteries that you replace when needed.

The Insta360 is my second choice for the best action camera in India. The Insta360 One R has one of the most innovative and futuristic designs in the action camera market.

Design
The Insta360 One R features a modular design that divides it into three parts. At the bottom sits a battery pack that keeps all three parts together apart from powering the camera up.

The second part is the core control module with a 1.5-inch LCD touchscreen on the back of it. The core also has all the buttons and controls for the camera. This core can also be switched to the front, allowing it to be used for the selfie mode.

The third comes to the camera module that Insta360 offers in different variants, which users can choose per their requirements.

Camera & Features
The camera is one of the most interesting highlights of the Insta360 One R. It comes with three different camera modules that can be switched anytime per the requirements. However, they come at a cost, and you must purchase them separately.

The first of these modules is called One R 4K Wide Angle Mod, and the second one is called the Dual Lens 360 Mod. The third one is named the 1-inch Wide Angle Mod. The camera can shoot 5.3K videos at 30 FPS, and you can shoot up to 5.7K at 30 FPS using the 360-degree camera Mod.

The camera uses FlowState technology that works similarly to GoPro’s HyperSmooth. The camera comes with many other accessories that can enhance your experience with the camera.

Battery
The Insta360 One R has an 1150 mAh battery pack that can power the camera for up to 70 minutes while recording 4K videos @ 60 FPS. The battery pack is seated at the bottom of the camera and can be charged directly by plugging in a USB Type C cable. Insta360 also sells separate battery packs and chargers, which you can buy to extend its battery life.

Verdict
The Insta360 One R is one of the market’s most compact and innovative action cameras. Insta360 offers multiple compatible accessories with this camera, allowing the user to choose the type of accessories they need.

GoPro updates its Hero lineup every year, adds new features to it, and releases under the same lineup. The GoPro Hero 9 is one of the cameras from the same lineup released in 2020 with some major changes.

Design
The GoPro Hero 9 follows a similar design pattern to its Hero lineup, although it is a bit thicker and heavier when compared to its predecessors. It features a dual-display set-up with a 2.27-inch main touchscreen display and a 1.4-inch front-facing display.

It weighs around 158 grams and is still portable enough to carry out easily. The camera can also shoot underwater to a depth of up to 10 meters.v

Camera & Features
GoPro has replaced the GoPro Hero 9’s camera after a long time with a 23.6 MP camera, which used to be the traditional 12 MP camera since the GoPro Hero 3. This new camera sensor allows it to shoot 5K videos @ 30 FPS without any issues. Hero 9 also introduced HyperSmooth 3.0, which does a fabulous job of stabilizing the videos.

The Hero 9 also has TimeWarp 3.0 and can shoot phenomenal slow-motion videos. The camera also features an HDR Photo mode and night photo modes. It has three built-in microphones to record your audio, which greatly reduces wind noise.

Battery
The GoPro Hero 9 comes packed with a 1720 mAh battery pack, an improvement over its predecessor with a 1220 mAh battery. The battery is seated inside the compartment, which can be revealed by pulling the lid up on the right side of the camera using a USB Type-C port to charge itself up.

Verdict
The GoPro Hero 9 is one of the best action cameras in the market right now that offers good quality of videos and photographs and can be easily bought at a cheaper price than their latest camera, GoPro Hero 10.

DJI is another Chinese brand on our list that is commonly known for its camera-enabled drones that help in aerial photography and videography. DJI also deals with products like gimbals, action cameras, and more.

DJI Action 2 is another action camera that features a modular body design. This camera has one of the most compact bodies on the market and weighs only 56 grams making it extremely portable.

Design
The DJI Action 2 has a design that is both innovative and compact at the same time. Action 2 is a cube-shaped camera with a modular body design, but it takes it to another level as it can work without any other modules.

The main camera module has inbuilt 32 GB inbuilt storage, a 580 mAh battery, and a 1.7-inch OLED touchscreen, allowing it to go without any other accessories.

Although the main camera module has no ports, you need to attach it to the touch screen or the power module to charge it up; all these parts are magnetically connected with two clips to ensure it stay in their place.

Camera & Features
The Action 2 has a 12MP camera sensor that can record 4K videos @ 120 FPS. It uses Rocksteady 2.0, which does an impressive job of stabilizing the videos. The camera has features like Time Lapse, Slow Motion, and Horizon Steady.

The camera features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity and supports voice controls. The main camera module is waterproof for up to 10 meters, but you will need a waterproof case if you want to use it with the other accessories.

Battery
As mentioned above, the Action 2 is powered by an in-built 580 mAh battery pack that is enough to power it for about 70 minutes at 1080P @ 30FPS with stabilization off. When attached to the power or the front-facing display module, you will get an extra 1300 mAh battery pack, making it last even longer.

Verdict
The DJI Action 2 is another modular camera with a much more compact design than the other action cameras available in the market. It features plenty of magnetic attachments that make it more fun to use.

Do you want to buy an action camera with a GoPro-like look and good picture quality but at a much lower cost? Worry not; DJI has got your back.

DJI Osmo Action is an action camera dressed up with GoPro-like looks, a dual-display setup, and DJI’s version of Hypersmooth, Rocksteady image stabilization.

Design
The DJI Osmo Action camera can be easily confused with a GoPro on first look. It is built with a dual-toned body and a rubbery band that runs at the top of the camera and offers a better grip. The top also has a LED indicator and two buttons that let you know the recording status.

On the front, the camera lens is placed right next to a 1.4-inch square screen that can be used when the camera is in selfie mode. The back of the camera has a 2.25-inch touchscreen.

The bottom has a battery pack that can be revealed by pulling two latches at both the bottom sides of the camera. The left side has a flap that hides all the camera ports and makes it waterproof for up to 11 meters.

Camera & Features
The DJI Osmo Action packs a 12MP CMOS camera sensor capable of shooting 4K videos at 60 FPS. DJI has also packed its own Rocksteady image stabilization with this camera, which does an impressive job of stabilizing the videos.

The camera can also shoot slow-motion 1080P videos with a frame rate of 240 FPS. The Osmo Action has a field of view of 145 degrees and is packed with features like Hyperlapse & HDR mode. You can also alter the field of view in the settings. It has two built-in microphones for audio recording, but you can also plug in an external microphone.

Battery
The Osmo Action packs a 1300 mAh battery at its bottom. This battery pack takes about 90 minutes to charge itself up fully and can offer a backup of about 135 minutes when shooting 1080P videos at 30 FPS and the stabilization turned off.

Verdict
The DJI Osmo Action is an excellent camera that looks similar to a GoPro. It can easily record 4K videos and does an impressive job stabilizing them. This camera can also be easily mounted to any GoPro mount.

Insta360 Go 2 is the second generation action camera of Insta360’s smallest action camera series. The Insta360 Go 2 is a tiny action camera that is small enough to be easily worn on your clothing.

Design
The Insta360 Go 2 is a tiny device with a curved capsule-like design that is no bigger than a normal USB Pendrive. It comes along with a magnetic pendant that you can wear inside your clothing, which will, in turn, allow you to stick it on your clothing without any issues.

The Go 2 has a well-built plastic body that weighs only 26.5 grams, making it extremely lightweight. The tiny plastic body houses a lens in the front, an LED light, and a button to start or stop the video recordings.

It has a charging case that looks similar to TWS earbud charging cases we easily get to see nowadays. The case does more than charge the camera. It can be used as a controller for your camera and also act as a mini tripod stand.

This case also has a small monochrome display that can change modes, check the battery levels, access settings, and more.

Camera & Features
The Insta360 Go has two houses, a 1/2.3 inch camera sensor, and can shoot videos at a resolution of 1440P at 30 FPS. Although it does not stand against the rest of the cameras on our list, it surely is impressive for a camera of this size. It can also shoot images at a max resolution of 9MP.

It has modes like Video mode, Pro Video mode, Photo mode, HDR video mode, Timeshift, Timelapse, and Slow Motion, which come in handy. The camera has an inbuilt storage of 32GB as there are no external memory slots.

Battery
The battery on the Insta360 Go 2 can last for about 30 minutes in video mode, which is very low when compared to the other cameras on the list, but you cannot expect a big battery when the camera itself is of this size. Although you can plug it into the case, it can give you a backup of about 150 minutes.

Verdict
The Insta360 Go 2 is probably the smallest action camera on the market, and if you’re looking for a compact-sized action camera that you can carry anywhere without thinking twice, then this could be the best camera for you. Although it lacks 4K video recording capabilities and has a little less battery life than the other cameras on the list, it can still record the good quality of 1080P videos.

This will be the end of our list of the best action cameras you can buy in India. I hope this list was enough to help you find the best action camera that matches your needs.

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