Digital cameras offer advanced features such as larger image sensors and long-range optical zoom lenses. Even if you're on a tight budget, there are great cameras available.

Arguably one of the best action cameras out there, Akaso’s Brave 4 offers a ton of features for under $100. Its 20MP Sony sensor allows you to record sharp 4K footage at 24fps and full HD videos at 60fps. You can also record 20MP stills with up to 5x zoom. The camera has adjustable viewing angles (e.g. 70 degrees, 140 degrees) and its built-in smart gyroscope results in super smooth videos with improved stabilization.

A 2-inch IPS LCD screen makes it easy to review/compose photos and videos, while a smaller display on the front can show important information like battery level and recording time. The Akaso Brave 4 comes with a transparent housing that makes it waterproof to 30m (100ft), and there’s even a dedicated “Dive Mode” for filming all your underwater adventures.

Wi-Fi and HDMI are included for connectivity and I/O. Among other accessories, the camera comes with two batteries (1050mAh each) that provide a total recording time of up to 180 minutes.