Best Action Cameras of 2025

Yes, no. Our top picks take great photos. Usually, like most phone cameras, there is a mode where multiple images are combined into one. This produces images with greater contrast than a single image can be achieved on its own.

But they have their limits. All action cameras have a wide-angle lens to capture as many scenes as possible. They are awful for headshots, close-ups, or something far away.

Please see our guide for Best Point and Shoot Camera For some different, but still easy to use options.