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24 alternatives to GoPro Hero5 Session

The best activity camera, only smaller

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 Session launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   GoPro HERO5▲265

   Simply the best GoPro, ever

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   HERO4 Session▲330

   Smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   RE Camera▲59

   GoPro for NonPros

   2014 · htc.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   GoPro Fusion▲197

   Capture stunning 5.2K30 360 videos and breathtaking photos

   2017 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hero4▲145

   The Most Powerful GoPro Lineup, Ever

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Mokacam▲86

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

   2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   GoPro Odyssey▲115

   Film immersive, panoramic video with 16 synced HERO4 cameras

   2015 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   GoPro Hero+▲142

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

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   miniRIG▲82

   Capture more with your smartphone and GoPro

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    KidCam▲103

    The best camera app for kids, built for parents

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GoPro Hero7▲173

    Insanely smooth video

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Perfect Memory Camera▲70

    GoPro's hotter smarter cousin

    2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    BitCam▲117

    The world's most advanced camera for your pocket computer

    2016 · iconfactory.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hercules▲115

    The world's smallest camera motion control system

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    GoPro HERO 6 Black▲79

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

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    GoPro Hero▲139

    The new $199 camera from GoPro 📸

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    GoPro Quik▲70

    Your best shots, all in one spot

    2021 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Camera FV-5▲97

    A camera app with DSLR-like manual controls for Android

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    GoPro Hero Max▲92

    A new camera from GoPro with 3D audio

    2019 · gopro.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    to.be Camera▲152

    The Augmented Reality Camera

    2014 · to.be · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Roll▲231

    Camera roll sharing

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SLICK stabilizer ▲111

    A motorized GoPro steadicam

    2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Picturelife 3.0▲191

    The smart home for photos

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    GoPro HERO 6▲4

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

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →