Action cameras and GoPro used to be termed as synonymous for many good reasons since it earned quite a good reputation as a high-video quality action camera. However, it wasn’t long when many other action cameras became its top contenders like xiaomi yi action camera (and many others) which China came up with as its tech giant. Let's take a look at the five best alternatives, their ups and downs and which one stands out in terms of features so you may decide the best candidate in your gadget shopping list.

Xiaomi Yi Action Camera

The xiaomi yi action camera comes with a ¼” female thread which means it can be mounted directly to monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, quick-release plates etc without the need for an adapter or housing. It also has MicroSD slot, mini-USB and micro HDMI ports at the back of the cam with storage up to 64GB. The camera price is US$249.

Moreover, xiaomi yi action camera has a 1010mAh battery, a maximum resolution of 1080p at 60 fps which is really good for recording videos of high resolution. The quality of xiaomi yi action camera is excellent in terms of crispness, focus, color, contrast, low-light conditions, exposure etc. with 155-degree angle of view lens and 4k video (that can shoot 120 minutes). If you are ready to compromise on your camera being non-waterproof but not on quality, it sure is a good option. It also consists of one physical button with a touchscreen of 2.19 inches which is larger than the cameras we came across with.

HTC Re

 Whilst struggling to regains its momentum in the race of smartphones, the Taiwanese company knows exactly what the young generation looks for in a camera. It is good in terms of shape, portability as it fits the hand nicely. There is an image stabilization option in it along with a white, orange, blue, or turquoise choice of colours. There is a free multi-purpose dock and mount in the box. it basically wins for the most storage of and 128GB  8GB micro SD. With its price around US$100, its video is 1080p HD and slo-mo at 720p HD. It is lightweight, waterproof, no flash or manual controls and acceptable battery life.

Polaroid XS100 HD

Polaroid sports video cam is going nowhere and is indeed a convincing product in terms of image stabilization. The camera is tube-shaped so it looks like a flashlight. It also has an option of auto-rotate so you can hold it whichever way you like. Moreover, there are a lot of useful mounts and contraptions for handlebars and helmets in the box. It has a viewing angle 170 degrees, 32GB storage and offers 1080p HD video at a price of US$129. However, it struggles in low light.

Considering important factors like quality and price, specs like that of Polaroid, HTC, and xiaomi yi action camera has some really good rating all over the internet compared to other new-comers. They are even some good alternatives for the GoPro Hero. With 4K capabilities, we think Yi Action Camera is quite unbeatable among all!