The Top Five Action Camera of 2015

Several action cameras have been doing the rounds and have impressed video enthusiasts with their feature set and capabilities. Here is a list of the top five action cameras of 2015:

Polaroid Cube

• The Polaroid Cube includes a wide-angle lens providing a whopping 124° of coverage for getting bigger and better shots during adventures.
• It is splash-resistant and shockproof too. The Polaroid Cube can be mounted and features different attributes that are a must for an action camera – 1080p HD video, great wide-angle lens, and even a built-in battery that can record videos for a staggering 90 minutes.
• With a magnet on the bottom, you can get it attached on the helmet or the skateboard. Capture fantastic videos on the go!

Liquid Image EGO

The Liquid Image EGO is a full-featured WiFi-enabled mountable action camera available in high definition.

• It can shoot up to 1080P at 30fps and 720P at 60fps HD Video Mode. It can take pictures at 12 MP and also includes a Continuous Photo Mode. This action camera can shoot with a smart 135 degree wide angle camera lens. It needs a Class 6+ micro SDHC card and supports 32 GB space.
• It also includes a rechargeable Lithium Battery that lasts for about 1.5-2 hours while shooting HD videos. With its water resistant body, and a complete waterproofing set, it can withstand water up to 40m/130ft. The Ego also includes a Clear Protective Face Cover, a Mount Bracket, Adhesive Foam Pads, and a regular USB Cable.

Panasonic A100K Full HD Camcorder

Panasonic A100K is a full HD camcorder which supports live broadcast, fantastic Level Shots and an inbuilt Image Stabilizer. The camera is Waterproof, Dustproof, and can withstand tough conditions too.

• The wearable Panasonic A100k HD Video Camcorder is designed to capture and share videos, especially sports or live action events easily. It is even waterproof and dustproof.
• One can mount the camera through the Ear Hook for hands-free shooting without a helmet.
• The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows the user to broadcast live video with Full-HD recording thus helping one to upload and distribute videos on the web.
• Its level shot function corrects tilted images automatically, while the Image Stabilizer can clear out videos. It has excellent Low-Light Performance owing to brighter lens, BSI Sensor, and smart Image Processing features.

GoPro Hero 4 Session

Hero4 can help you highlight and tag your best moments and even lets users to use playback, edit or share videos.

• Hero4 Session features two sharp microphones which are perfect enough for windy conditions including good quality audio. The built in battery offers up to 2 hours of video recording on a full charge.
• Hero4 Session delivers great video quality with high-resolution 1080p60 video at a high frame rate and can capture 8MP single photos, time-lapse pics and even burst photos.
• It is highly durable and waterproof without the need for separate housing.
• GoPro also has an exclusive video mode to capture engaging footage.
• Protune on the other hand delivers minimally compressed, classic video optimized for professional productions.

MHD 2.0 Action Camera – 1080p

The MHD 2.0 Action Camera from Monoprice features high-definition 1920x1080p resolution with a staggering 24-bit color depth at 30 fps. It can capture 1280x960p resolution videos with 30 fps, 60 fps, at varied resolutions.

• The MHD 2.0 Action Camera is shockproof, dustproof and freeze proof and also includes a waterproof microphone for capturing the entire audio/video experience.
• A gyroscopic sensor helps avoid different mounting options.
• It also features an ultra-wide smashing 170° field of view for a better personal view of shots.
• The cap at the rear of the unit helps the user to switch and select resolution selection.
• It has a memory card slot and a mini-B USB port for dual purposes of charging and data synchronization.
• It also includes a mini HDMI® port for better video output to the television.
• It allows a maximum of 2.5 hours of continuous recording on a single charge.

Dhruvil Pandya

Dhruvil is a Writer & Marketeer for Nimblechapps, joined in December 2014, based out of Sydney, Australia. He has worked briefly as a Branding and Digital Marketing Manager before moving to Australia. At Nimblechapps, he worked on Social Media Marketing, Branding, Email Marketing and Blogging. Dhruvil studies Business at University of Western Sydney, and also handles Operations for the company in Australia.