The best alternatives to gopro

The best alternatives to GoPro

Despite being one of the best known and valued brands, GoPro cameras have one main drawback. Do you know what it is? Its price. Although they are reliable and high-quality cameras, in general they have very high prices, for example the GoPro Hero 5 costs more than 400 euros . Something that not all users can afford, or simply are not willing to pay that amount for an action camera.

Luckily, there are quite a few alternatives available on the market. Thus, all users can find something they like and are comfortable with, without having to pay an amount like they would have to pay for a GoPro. We leave you below with the best alternatives to GoPro.

Xiaomi Yi 4K

YI 4K Action / 30fps Camera, 12MP Video Recording, 155 5.55cm Wide Angle, 2.2 Inch Touch Screen LCD, WiFi and Mobile App, Voice Command, Color Black

The Chinese brand knows how to do much more than just smartphones. They have already launched several action cameras on the market. The most recent is the Xiaomi Yi 4K, although previously you can also find yourself with the Xiaomi Yi. Both are great cameras that are presented as a very solvent alternative to GoPro. So either model would be a good option.

If we focus on the Xiaomi Yi 4K, which we have already told you about before, it is a great camera. It incorporates an A9 processor and a 12 MP sensor. And the possibility of recording in 4K. In addition to that, it has a touch screen that makes its use much more comfortable for the user. It has a 1, 400 mAh battery, which gives it 2 hours of autonomy to record in 4K quality. The camera menu is very intuitive, and you have a very comfortable quick menu. A most complete option and one of the most direct GoPro competitors.

TomTom Bandit

TomTom Bandit Base - Full HD 1080p Sports Camcorder, White & Red Color Instant Playback; Easy editing; Take photos and record videos in high resolution that you can edit and share 145.00 EUR

TomTom is a brand that has been expanding beyond GPS and have been entering the sports accessories market. One of them is this Bandit, a sports camera with which it is possible to record 4K videos. In addition, it has a 16 MP camera, so you also have good images guaranteed. Another aspect that should be highlighted is its battery that lasts more than 3 hours recording in 1080p. So you can record your best sports sessions with this option.

One aspect that many users may like is that the camera has a function that allows you to edit videos without having to download them. Which without a doubt is most comfortable. And you can share and edit them on your mobile if you wish with another available function. A good camera and with a price that is around 150 euros.

Sony HDR-AS50

Sony HDRAS50B, Camcorder, Black Minimum price in the 30 days prior to the promotion: 186.15; Zoom with 3x magnification and two modes for adjusting the lens angle 163.00 EUR

In general, the prices of Sony cameras are usually much higher, but they have managed to create a much cheaper range with this AS50 model in the lead. We are facing a very solvent camera and it offers us quite a few options. The camera allows us to record up to 1080p at 60 fps. Another aspect to highlight is the SteadyShot, which is an image stabilizer created by Sony. Thanks to which we can edit the images.

It has an 11.9 MP camera and is compatible with microSD cards of up to 128 GB. A good camera, somewhat simpler than others that we show you today, but very functional. In addition, it has a very interesting price, available from 129 euros. A much cheaper option for those who do not want to spend a fortune on a GoPro.

SJCam SJ5000 Plus

SJCAM SJ5000X Elite (Spanish version) - Sports camcorder (integrated WiFi, 4K, 2 '' LCD screen, WiFi, 30m submersible) silver color Minimum price in the 30 days prior to the promotion: 119 (Black Friday); Waterproof up to 30 meters deep. Built-in micro SD card reader 129.63 EUR

Another brand that will sound familiar to many users. A good option to keep in mind, since this brand usually makes high quality sports cameras. And quite competitively priced. A highlight among its cameras is the SJ5000 Plus, a camera that has a stabilizer called Gyro Electronic. Designed for those who want to use the camera with a drone.

The rest of its features are not bad at all. It has a 12 MP camera, a MediaTek 96660 processor and a 170º aperture. Another aspect related to its camera is that you can use different photography modes (continuous shooting, Time Lapse, timer…). And another aspect of enormous importance that not all cameras have. It is IP68 certified. What does that mean? You can immerse this camera in water. It is a waterproof camera. Its price is between 150 and 160 euros depending on the website you are looking for. A good option to consider.

HTC RE

HTC Re Camera - Sports Camera (16 Mp, Ful HD, WiFi, Bluetooth), blue Grip sensor instantly turns camera on when picked up; Designed to be operated with one hand

Without a doubt one of the sports cameras less known to many. But HTC has also ventured to launch its own camera. Without a doubt, its design is something that draws the attention of users enormously, and with good reason. But it must be said that it is a camera that is not bad at all. It has a viewing angle of 146º and has an internal memory of 128 GB.

It cannot record in 4K, although it records in 1080p without any problem. Thanks to its peculiar design it is a camera that you can hold with one hand with great ease, something that makes it very comfortable for many users. The camera has its own application, with which you can easily upload your videos. A somewhat particular option, although it may be interesting. Its price is one of the lowest you can find. It costs around 65 euros. Much cheaper than a GoPro.

Garmin Virb Elite

Garmin Virb Elite - 1080p Action Camera (with WiFi connection and GPS technology) Garmin

A camera that stands out for the simplicity of its use. In addition, users can use it remotely if they wish. 1080p video recording is possible with this Garmin camera. It has a 16 MP camera, which incorporates lenses that allow us to focus better and prevent photos from being distorted. Again it has various photography modes.

The camera also features a noise reduction microphone. Also with a MicroSD reader up to 64GB, and it is also waterproof. The camera comes with a case that makes it waterproof up to 50 meters. So you can record your scuba sessions perfectly with it. Currently its price is one of the highest, although Amazon has been on sale several times and then you can buy it for about 180 euros.

As you can see there are quite a few alternatives available to the GoPro. There are many other sports cameras worth considering, such as the Elephone ELE Explorer Elite or the Polaroid Cube Plus. They are other models that users may like, and the first is one of the cheapest available today, so it is always an option to consider.

In general, the ideal is to take into account the use we want to make of the camera. If we are going to use it a lot, if we need a camera with a large battery or if we are going to use it in water. Therefore, once you are clear about the use you want to make of the camera, it will be easy to find one. Also, very important, one that is easy for you to use. Although in general, it must be said that they do not usually present too many complications. Which of these alternatives is your favorite?

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