The 'action camera bug' has bitten children and adults alike. Easy to carry, point and shoot, shock-proof feature, etc., makes them really convenient compared to those bulky DSLRs which needs to be taken good care of. Attach it with your dog and catch the fun or attach it on your helmet and capture the adrenaline you experience; action camera is now becoming mainstream.

So here's a compilation of six different kinds of action cameras available in market that you should consider:

Olympus Tough TG Tracker  - The camera features an ultra wide-angle stabilized lens along with Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera comes with five inbuilt sensors such as the GPS, thermometer, compass, etc. The camera is pretty solid and can take shocks and falls. It is waterproof without the need of any housing and can survive up to 30 metres in depth. Buy Now

Xiaomi Yi - The Yi action camera from Xiaomi is one tough competition for other budget action cameras. This powerfully packed camera with 16 mp sensor is full he and sports a 155 degree lens. Housing needs to be purchased separately to use it under water. Buy Now

SJCAM SJ5000 Elite - If you really want to buy a decent action camera but are on a budget, our advice would be to consider buying SJCAM 5000 Elite. This action camera from China has with a 12 megapixel Sony sensor and can take videos in full HD. It comes along with a waterproof housing which allows it to go as deep as 30 meters. It has a 1.5 inch LCD screen, too. Buy Now

Polaroid Cube Lifestyle - If you want a camera that's pretty tough, but looks cute at the same time, we present the Polaroid Cube Lifestyle Action Camera. This 6 megapixel camera comes with a 124 degree wide-angle lens. Don't go by its looks, this camera can take a splash and harsh weather conditions without having to cry.
It records videos in full HD and has an inbuilt mic. Buy Now

Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 - One of the newest entrants in this segment is the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30. The touch screen, which is 1.75 inch in size, makes capturing 4k video a pretty easy task. It comes with the waterproof housing which allows it to go 40 meters deep into the water. It's coolest feature would be the voice control mode. It allows you to start or stop the camera as per your vocal command. Buy Now

GoPro Hero 5 - The world's favourite and the most popular action camera, GoPro's Hero 5 has everything an action camera needs. The sensor is 12 mp and has a touch screen. It comes with a waterproof housing that can take it up to 40 metres deep without any trouble, and 10 metres without any housing. Any further and it may not come out alive. The videos are taken at 30fps which is pretty good. The brand's name has a lot to do with the price. But then, you just can't go wrong with GoPro. Buy Now