Top 5 Sports Camera Alternatives to the Go Pro

Everyone needs a sports camera in order to capture all of their favourite moments and action from your trips outdoors, especially extreme sports such as snowboarding, surfing, biking etc.

It doesn’t matter whether or not you tipped in a layup on a basketball court or are snowboarding down a mountain; you will always want to remember those moments by capturing them in the clearest and highest quality as possible in order to share them with your friends and family. However, many conventional cameras are just too big and bulky to carry around with you on your trip, and some of the smaller ones just are not good enough for the job.

That is why getting a nice sports camera is a high priority for whenever you take a trip outdoors. Here are some of the top five sports cameras that you can get right now for your pursuit for glory.

Sony DSC-RX100

This camera is one of the most thigh quality, lightweight, and comfortable cameras ever made. It does not have extraordinarily high durability and it is not the most stylish camera out there, but it does its job well. With an extra sensor that will not cause you any discomfort while using it, it produces very extraordinarily clear 20.2 mega-pixel images with its lightning quick f/1.8 lens according to The Active Times.

It has more than enough horsepower for your daily needs and is useful for hiking trips to capture the wonderful scenery around you. It’s on the costly side though at £400


Olympus Stylus TG-2

On the other hand, this camera if one of the most durable cameras ever made, making it very useful for sports like climbing or rowing. The camera is entirely dustproof, so you will not have to worried about it getting dirty, and the camera can take up to over 200 pounds of pressure before it breaks, so you will not have to worry about it breaking simply from dropping it.

It also helps reduce the glare of the Sun by adding in a special mode specifically just for that purpose. The price of this camera is £300


Contour Roam2

This camera is one of the more light, everyday cameras out there. It is not very fancy, having no GPS or Bluetooth qualities as other cameras in the Contour line do, but it does have a large amount of battery life and produces high quality video and images while being at a fairly affordable price at only £170

It is suitable for all types of sports and is an all-around solid camera.


Drift HD Ghost

Like the Go Pro, this camera can be attached to yourself while you are snowboarding, hiking, or doing other activities that involve constant movement so that you will get a nice first-person view of your surroundings.

You can also upload video directly to Facebook according to The Wire Cutter after you are done, so you will be able to quickly share your favourite moments with your friends. It has a fairly economical price at £300


Canon PowerShot G15

This camera can fit in your pocket, yet still takes photos at a speed of over 4000 images per second, making it very useful if you want to get a precise shot.

The controls are also quite intuitive, meaning that you will not have to spend too much time fiddling with the manual in order to take a shot. It is fairly expensive however at around £350

As you can see, there are quite a few cameras out there that can be used to take pictures of your favourite moments while performing some of your favourite sports activities. Choose from any one of these cameras in order to find the best camera for your personal needs, and you will not be discouraged.

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