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24 alternatives to GoPro HERO5

Simply the best GoPro, ever

The GoPro HERO5 is an action camera designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure photographers. It captures high-quality video and photos in demanding environments where standard cameras fall short. The device… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. GoPro HERO5 launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   GoPro Hero5 Session▲155

   The best activity camera, only smaller

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HERO4 Session▲330

   Smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   GoPro Hero▲139

   The new $199 camera from GoPro 📸

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   GoPro Karma▲418

   GoPro's first official drone

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   GoPro HERO 6 Black▲79

   2x the performance of HERO5 and the best image quality yet

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   GoPro Hero7▲173

   Insanely smooth video

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   GoPro Hero Max▲92

   A new camera from GoPro with 3D audio

   2019 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   GoPro Hero 8▲86

   GoPros newest camera with updated stabilisation and mods

   2019 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   GoPro Hero+▲142

   Full HD 60fps capture and Wi-Fi for $200

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GoPro Fusion▲197

    Capture stunning 5.2K30 360 videos and breathtaking photos

    2017 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GoPro Hero 9 Black▲152

    New GoPro now with front-facing display, mods & 5k video

    2020 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Hero4▲145

    The Most Powerful GoPro Lineup, Ever

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    eyyCAM▲72

    The first gimbal action camera

    2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GoPro Quik▲70

    Your best shots, all in one spot

    2021 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    GoPro HERO 6▲4

    It’s a whole new game, and a whole new GoPro.

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    GoPro Odyssey▲115

    Film immersive, panoramic video with 16 synced HERO4 cameras

    2015 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    RE Camera▲59

    GoPro for NonPros

    2014 · htc.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Gear 360▲330

    Capture stunning 360 video for virtual reality, by Samsung

    2016 · samsung.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    AERVIDEO▲98

    Shoot aerial photos and videos by throwing your GoPro®

    2016 · aervideo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Quik by GoPro▲389

    Easiest way to create awesome videos

    2016 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mokacam▲86

    World's smallest 4K camera, aka the "GoPro killer"

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Moment Filmmaker Collection▲418

    Shoot amazing cinematic video on your phone.

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    GoPro HERO6▲3

    HERO6 4K Ultra HD camera

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    SLICK stabilizer ▲111

    A motorized GoPro steadicam

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

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