An acton camera, or actioncam, is a digital camera designed to capture action as you are immersed in it. Unlike other cameras, action cameras have extra layers of protection for the lens and body. It is a trend for manufacturers to develop a water-resistant action camera that itself is waterproof without a protective cover.
An action camera is a compact, rugged, portable or mountable digital camera designed to capture what you see while immersing yourself in a trip, sport or event. The action camera is usually mounted on your helmets, chest, handlebars of a bicycle or motorcycle, tripod to capture life.
Today, action cameras are quite powerful and can help shoot high quality videos and photos in all sorts of environments. Often associated with the GoPro range of cameras, and many action cameras come with a GoPro mounting adapter to take advantage of the accessories available for these cameras. However, there are many GoPro alternatives that are entering the action camera market lately. One of these is the incredibly good DJI Action 2
