10 Best Action Cameras Under $100 (2026 Update)

Records 4K30 video and 20MP photos with a built-in touch screen, electronic image stabilization, and a wireless remote.

The included waterproof case is rated to 40 meters, so you can dive, snorkel, or film in heavy rain without worry.

WiFi and HDMI out let you preview and transfer footage fast. Ships with a full mount kit, and a 64GB card bundle is available if you want storage on day one.

Two rechargeable batteries extend your shoot time past what most rivals offer at this price. At about $85, the EK7000 Pro is the safest all-around pick under $100.

It suits beginners who want reliable results on day one, and its large owner review base means you can see real footage before you buy.

The touch screen makes menu changes quick, the EIS keeps bike and ski footage watchable, and the remote helps when the camera sits out of reach on a helmet.

Shoots 4K30 video and 20MP photos, and gives you four adjustable view angles at 170, 140, 110, and 70 degrees, which is rare at this price. That flexibility helps you cut fisheye distortion for vlogs or go wide for landscapes.

Built-in WiFi and HDMI let you move clips to your phone or a TV, and electronic image stabilization smooths out trail and road vibration. The kit includes a 131-foot waterproof case, two batteries, a remote, and mounts for helmets and bikes. At about $90, the Brave 4 sits near the top of this price range, but it earns that spot with a huge owner review base and years of proven availability.

Pick this if you want one camera that handles POV sports and talking-head clips equally well. The adjustable angle alone saves you from carrying a second camera for tighter framing.

Records 4K60 video and 30MP photos, and ships with two 2150mAh batteries, the largest capacity on this list.

Together they deliver up to five hours of continuous recording, which covers full hike days or long moto rides without a power bank. The camera includes a waterproof case, WiFi for phone transfers, and electronic stabilization for smoother footage.

A front screen helps you frame yourself for vlogs, while the rear touch screen handles settings. At about $70, the i7 packs more battery and a higher frame rate than most cameras at this price.

Choose this if battery anxiety is your main concern, or if you film long sessions far from an outlet. The 4K60 mode also gives you usable slow motion when you drop playback speed in editing, something cheaper 4K30-only models cannot do.

Comes from SJCAM, one of the oldest budget action camera brands, and packs dual screens, gyro stabilization, and a 40MP photo mode into a $56 body.

You get loop recording, time-lapse, motion detection, burst photo, underwater mode, and a dash cam mode, which makes this the most versatile camera here.

It records 4K30 video, supports a 5X zoom, and ships with two batteries, a 32GB card, and a helmet mount kit, so nothing extra is needed to start filming.

The 170-degree lens captures wide scenes, and the front screen helps with self-framing.

Pick this if you want one camera that works on your helmet, your dashboard, and your desk.

At $55.99, it undercuts most rivals while offering more shooting modes than cameras twice its price.

The original budget 4K camera, and still one of the best sellers in Amazon’s action camera category after years on the market.

Records 4K30 and 2.7K30 video with 20MP photos, built-in EIS, and WiFi for phone transfers. The included case is rated to 131 feet, deeper than most rivals here, and the kit includes two batteries and mounts.

At about $70, it costs more than the cheapest options, but you pay for a massive owner review base, easy-to-find spare parts, and a track record of surviving real use. Footage is sharp in daylight and soft in low light, which is normal for this sensor class.

Pick this if you are buying your first action camera and want the most proven option, or if you are buying for a kid or teen and need something with simple controls and cheap replacement batteries.

Records 4K60 video and 30MP photos, and pairs a 2.0-inch touch rear screen with a front LCD, so you can frame yourself and change settings without flipping the camera around.

Six-axis electronic stabilization keeps footage steady on bikes, boards, and runs. The camera supports 5X zoom, ships with a waterproof case rated to 132 feet, and includes WiFi and a remote for hands-free control.

At about $80, it sits in the middle of this list on price but near the top on frame rate, since true 4K60 is rare under $100. Choose this if you vlog or film yourself as often as you film the trail, and want slow-motion capability for action clips.

The dual-screen layout saves you from recording a full clip before realizing the framing was wrong.

Records 4K video and 20MP photos, and the included waterproof case is rated to 98 feet, enough for snorkeling, surfing, and pool use. Two 1350mAh batteries deliver up to four hours of total recording time, and the 5X zoom helps you pull distant subjects closer without moving.

WiFi lets you transfer clips to your phone on the beach, and the included mount kit covers helmets, boards, and handlebars.

At about $70, the i8 is a solid mid-list pick with a long Amazon listing history and regular discounts that drop it closer to $60.

Pick this if most of your filming happens in or around water and you want a camera with a proven waterproof housing. The two batteries mean you can shoot a morning session, swap, and keep filming through the afternoon.

This pocket-size body camera records 4K video with audio, and its small 1.5-inch screen and light body let you clip it to a shirt, strap, or bag for true hands-free filming. The form factor suits situations where a standard action camera feels bulky, like walking tours, bike commutes, or filming while you work with your hands. It includes a built-in battery and simple one-button recording, so there is almost no learning curve.

Because it is a newer listing, check the Amazon page for the current price and recent owner reviews before you buy.

Pick this if you want the smallest camera on this list, or if you need a second angle to complement a helmet-mounted camera. It is not a replacement for a full action camera on hard sports, but for casual POV footage, nothing else here is this easy to carry.

Records 4K60 video and 64MP photos, and ships with a 64GB memory card already in the box, which saves you a separate $10 to $15 purchase.

The kit also includes a 2.4G wrist remote, two batteries, and a waterproof case, so you get everything needed to start filming the day it arrives. WiFi connects to a phone app for transfers and sharing, and the 170-degree wide-angle lens captures big scenes.

At about $51, this is one of the cheapest ways to get 4K60 and a card together.

Pick this if you want the lowest total cost of ownership on this list, since competing cameras at this price usually ship without storage. The fisheye lens is strong at 170 degrees, so use a narrower setting or the EIS mode for talking-head clips where distortion looks odd.

Records 1080p HD video rather than 4K, which is the trade you make for the $29.99 price, the lowest on this list by a wide margin. In return you get a dual-screen layout with a 2.0-inch front display for framing selfies and a 1.3-inch rear display for preview, plus a waterproof housing rated to 40 meters for snorkeling, swimming, and diving.

Two 1050mAh batteries ship in the box with a dual charging dock that charges both at once, and each battery runs up to 120 minutes.

A 16GB card comes pre-installed, so you can film the day it arrives, though you will want a 64GB card soon since 16GB fills fast. Shooting modes include time-lapse, burst, and a car mode for dash use.

This is a newer listing with a small but strong review count, so treat it as a budget gamble, not a proven pick.

Choose this for a child, a backup camera, or casual vlogs where 1080p is enough and $30 is the budget.