

For a step up in quality, check out our guide to the best cameras for vlogging (opens in new tab). These action cameras aren't the only way to record your adventures.

It's not a rugged go-anywhere camera like a GoPro, but it's a pocket-sized gimbal camera with stabilization, 'follow' modes, and image quality way beyond what its size suggests. We thought we'd also throw you a curve ball with the DJI Pocket 2. Or, for a completely different take on the concept of action cameras, check out the amazing offerings from Insta360 also on our list.

