Fans of active sports, extreme recreation and just everyone who is not used to sitting still will surely appreciate the advantages of an action camera. This camera allows you to capture vivid moments during rafting on a mountain river, parachuting, cycling or marathon run.
To our rating of the best Action Cameras 2015 includes five new products that have already earned recognition of the Internet audience.
5. AEE Magicam S70
The Chinese action camera is gaining more and more fans. The new product allows you to shoot video in formats 1280x720p at 60/120 frames / sec, 1280x960p at 48/60 frames / sec, 1920x1080p at 24/30/48/60 frames / sec.
AEE Magicam S70 specifications: 16MP matrix, Wi-Fi, 170 degree angle, shock-resistant case, removable display, weight without display is only 56 g.
The average price is 18,900 rubles.
4. Garmin Virb
All action cameras included in the 2015 rating have a specially developed design that allows them to be used in the most extreme situations. Garmin Virb is no exception. The camera weighs only 125g and is dust and water resistant.
Garmin Virb features: Full HD 1080p recording, 16MP matrix, electronic image stabilization, active battery life up to 3 hours.
The average price is 18,000 rubles.
3. Panasonic HX-A500
The action cameras rating is opened by a two-block model - one of the blocks contains a lens, a matrix and a microphone, and the second contains a battery, a screen, a control unit, wi-fi and other interfaces.
HX-A500 specifications: CMOS sensor, 9MP, UHD video at 72Mbps and 25fps, USB, 160 degree wide angle lens, mount system.
With decent performance, this model is the cheapest action camera in the ranking.
The average price is 14,900 rubles.
2. Sony Action Cam mini
The distinctive features of the model are light weight (63 g), image stabilization, which allows you to get clear Full HD images, as well as recording with stereo sound, a 170-degree viewing angle.
Sony Action Cam mini features: 11MP CMOS sensor, waterproof case, remote control, Zeiss lens, Sony BIONZ XTM processor.
The average price is 20,000 rubles.
1. GoPro Hero 4 Black
Best Action Camera allows recording UHD 4K video, has a 12MP matrix, Wi-fi, weight 88 g, Micro-HDMI, mini-USB. The included protective case will allow you to shoot an underwater scene at a depth of 40 meters. The camera is available to buyers in two variations - Black and Silver Edition, the main difference between which is in the shooting capabilities.
The disadvantages of the Hero 4 Black can be attributed only to the short operating time of the action camera without recharging - about an hour in shooting mode with wi-fi turned off.