Action cameras
Quick comparison of 2024–2026 action, pocket, and 360° cameras: sensor size, video highlights, stabilisation type, waterproofing, battery, weight, and rough street prices in CZK (retail varies).
Key specs at a glance
Section titled “Key specs at a glance”| Camera | Sensor | MP | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro HERO13 Black | 1/1.9” | 27 | 154 g |
| DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 1/1.3” | 40 | 146 g |
| DJI Osmo Action 6 | 1/1.1” | 38 | 149 g |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | 1” | 20 | 179 g |
| Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | 1/1.3” | 50 | 177 g |
| Insta360 X5 | 2× 1/1.28” | 72 (360°) | 200 g |
| Insta360 GO 3S | 1/2” | 11 | 39 g (camera unit) |
| GoPro MAX 2 | 2× 1/2” | 29 (360°) | ~240 g |
- Sensor: 1/1.9”, 27 MP
- Video: 5.3K/60, 4K/120, 2.7K/240; 10-bit HLG HDR; burst slow-mo up to ~400 fps (720p)
- Stabilisation: HyperSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost (digital / EIS)
- Waterproof: 10 m without a housing
- Battery: 1900 mAh Enduro; ~150 min at 4K30, ~90 min at 5.3K30
- Weight: 154 g (with battery and mounting fingers)
- Stand-out features: Modular HB-Series lenses (ultra-wide, anamorphic, macro), Wi-Fi 6, GPS overlay, live streaming, webcam mode
- Price (CZ): from ~7 900 Kč (Heureka)
- Sensor: dual 1/2”, 29 MP (360° composite)
- Video: 8K/30 (360°), single-lens 4K/60
- Stabilisation: Max HyperSmooth + 360° Horizon Lock (EIS)
- Waterproof: 5 m without a housing
- Battery: 1960 mAh Enduro; ~73 min at 8K360/30, ~100 min at 1440p/60
- Weight: ~240 g
- Stand-out features: Tool-free twist-off replaceable lenses, six mics for 360° audio, dual mode (360° + traditional), “true” 8K 360° pipeline (per GoPro marketing)
- Price (CZ): from ~10 399 Kč (Heureka)
Rumour / roadmap: HERO14 often expected Q2–Q3 2026 with a newer GP chip; GoPro has also teased a larger-sensor “cinematic” body for 2026 — treat as unconfirmed until launched.
- Sensor: 1/1.3” CMOS, 40 MP, ~13.5 stops advertised dynamic range
- Video: 4K/120, 2.7K/120, 1080p/240
- Stabilisation: RockSteady 3.0 + HorizonSteady (EIS)
- Waterproof: IP68; 20 m bare, 60 m with Waterproof Case
- Battery: 1950 mAh Extreme Battery Plus; ~216 min (4K30), up to ~4 h at lower resolutions; rated down to −20 °C
- Weight: 146 g
- Stand-out features: Dual OLED screens, built-in pressure sensor (depth), subject tracking, cold-weather battery behaviour
- Price (CZ): from ~7 850 Kč (Heureka)
- Sensor: 1/1.1” CMOS, 38 MP, ~13.5 stops; ~2.4 µm pixel pitch
- Video: 4K/120, 8K stills; variable aperture f/2.0–f/4.0
- Stabilisation: RockSteady + HorizonSteady (EIS); HorizonSteady in 4K (generation-dependent — verify firmware notes)
- Waterproof: IP68; 20 m bare, 60 m with Dive Case
- Battery: 1950 mAh Battery Plus; ~240 min (1080p), ~127 min (4K60); fast charge claims (~2 h runtime from ~15 min charge, per DJI marketing)
- Weight: 149 g
- Stand-out features: Square (4:3-native) sensor, variable aperture, 50 GB internal storage, swappable lens options, dual OLED
- Price (CZ): from ~9 150 Kč (Heureka)
- Sensor: 1” CMOS, 20 MP; f/2.0, ~20 mm equiv.
- Video: 4K/60 standard, 4K/120 slow-mo, 10-bit D-Log M
- Stabilisation: 3-axis mechanical gimbal (not EIS-only)
- Waterproof: not submersible; dust resistance only — use a dive case for water work
- Battery: 1300 mAh; ~166 min (1080p24), ~116 min (4K60); fast top-up (~32 min to high charge, per DJI)
- Weight: 179 g
- Stand-out features: Gimbal in pocket form, 2” rotating touchscreen (vertical/horizontal), face/object tracking, strong low-light for the size — common vlogging pick
- Price (CZ): from ~10 081 Kč (Heureka)
Insta360
Section titled “Insta360”- Sensor: 1/1.3”, 50 MP (Leica co-branded), ~13.5 stops
- Video: 8K/30, 4K/120, 4K/60 Active HDR
- Stabilisation: FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (EIS)
- Waterproof: 12 m without a housing
- Battery: 1800 mAh; ~180 min; fast charge to ~80% in ~18 min (per Insta360)
- Weight: 177 g
- Stand-out features: Leica-tuned optics, dual AI chip story, flip touchscreen, wide FOV options — “pro” non-360 line
- Price (CZ): from ~7 875 Kč (Heureka)
- Sensor: dual 1/1.28” CMOS, 72 MP 360° stills, ~13.5 stops
- Video: 8K/30 360° (marketing stack from ~11K internal processing), 5.7K/60
- Stabilisation: FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (EIS)
- Waterproof: 15 m bare (claimed improvement vs X4), 60 m with Invisible Dive Case
- Battery: 2400 mAh; ~88 min active 360° recording / ~180 min total scenarios; +31% vs X4 (per Insta360)
- Weight: 200 g
- Stand-out features: Replaceable lens guards, invisible selfie-stick workflow, triple AI chip marketing — flagship consumer 360° tier in 2025
- Price (CZ): from ~11 989 Kč (Heureka)
- Sensor: 1/2”, 11 MP (12 MP stills); f/2.8
- Video: 4K/30, 2.7K/50, 1080p/200 slow-mo; up to ~120 Mbps
- Stabilisation: FlowState (EIS)
- Waterproof: camera IPX8 to ~10 m; Action Pod IPX4 only
- Battery: 310 mAh (camera) ~32 min solo; ~122 min with Action Pod at 4K30
- Weight: 39 g camera; ~96 g with Action Pod
- Stand-out features: Tiny 4K wearable, magnetic mounts, Action Pod with 2.2” flip screen, Apple Find My, pet POV use-cases
- Price (CZ): from ~5 989 Kč (64 GB, Heureka)
Rumour: Ace Pro 3 often expected H1 2026 with 8K and a larger sensor — verify when announced.
How to choose (rule-of-thumb)
Section titled “How to choose (rule-of-thumb)”- Stabilisation (overall): Osmo Pocket 3 (gimbal) vs Action 6 (strong EIS + horizon tools)
- Low light: Action 5 Pro / Pocket 3 (larger sensors in their class)
- Battery endurance: Action 5 Pro or Action 6 at lower resolutions (long run-times in marketing tests)
- Smallest / stealth: GO 3S (39 g camera)
- 360°: Insta360 X5 (8K story, large dual sensors) vs GoPro MAX 2 (GoPro ecosystem + twist-off lenses)
- Travel vlogging: Pocket 3 (gimbal + 1” type sensor)
- Cold / tough outdoor: Action 5 Pro (−20 °C rating, 20 m bare)