Which action cam is right for you?

GoPro Hero4 Silver

Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5

The good: The Silver produces great video for an action cam. Its abundant resolution and frame-rate options will satisfy beginners and experienced shooters. The built-in touch-screen makes previewing, reviewing and changing settings a breeze.

The bad: It still needs a housing to be waterproof. Battery redesign means you can’t use your old batteries, and battery life will still be too short for some. No option for in-camera digital image stabilization.