Seven best GoPro alternatives for shake-free, hi-res action filming
The action camera market is dominated by one name, but there are plenty of other brands out there that can match its best features. Here are the best GoPro alternatives to help you seamlessly capture that footage
GoPro has become synonymous with action cameras, with the brand leader dominating the discussion about how to film adventures, sports, skiing and anything else that takes place outdoors. However, action cameras are relatively simple devices, and there’s not much about the latest GoPro Hero 6 Black (HK$3,300) that isn’t offered by other brands, some even with a smaller price tag.
Before you buy, pay attention to three basic criteria that can make or break a deal: resolution, frame rates and image stabilisation.
Resolution
The resolution is all about the number of pixels a camera’s sensor records, with the current must-have feature being 4K. That measures 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which produces an eight-megapixel image. If you intend to watch your videos on a 4K TV, then you should definitely be trying to film in 4K, too.
If you haven’t got a 4K TV yet, don’t worry because, arguably, the quality of full HD 1,080 videos is better. Most 4K action cameras capture in very low frame rates, and run down the battery twice as fast.
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Frame rates