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GoPro cameras are not the only action cameras now on the market. mon mon/ Flickr

When it comes to extreme sports or travel video recording, you would probably talk about the GoPro series of action cameras the most. These feature-loaded cameras are the favorites of many thrill-seeking Instagram vloggers.

The only downside is the price. In fact, all base models are priced at over a hundred bucks at Amazon. For instance, as of this writing, the base GoPro Hero7 costs $159.99 (for the white-colored variant) and the GoPro Max has a $499 price tag.

If you are discouraged by the price of every GoPro camera, there is no reason to despair because other manufacturers have started making their own high-quality, low-cost action cameras. These cameras have features that are similar to those found in any GoPro camera, including waterproofing and Wi-Fi connectivity. Without further ado, here are five of the best GoPro alternatives in 2020:

1. Akaso EK7000 4K Sports Action Camera
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Akaso's EK7000 action camera lets you capture the world in a new way, thanks to its splashproof 2.4G wrist remote. Its 170-degree wide-angle lens gives you a wider angle view of what you are taking compared to those of 90 or 120-degree action cameras. The camera also comes Wi-Fi-enabled, allowing you to connect it to your smartphone or tablet; you can then preview and offload your saved photos and videos via a special app.

2. Dragon Touch Vision 3 Action Camera
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The Dragon Touch Vision 3 Action Camera is the result when versatility and compactness meet. Featuring a 1.0-4.0X zoom range, it has a 30-60FPS video and a 16MP photo resolution that allow you to capture exciting moments anytime and anywhere. With a signal range of up to 33 feet, its Wi-Fi function lets you share your sports action moments on the phone or tablet via App XDV, while its 2-inch screen lets you preview your videos or photos.

3. Akaso Brave 4 Action Camera
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With the Akaso Brave 4, you can take incredible photos and Ultra HD videos of all the beauty and wonders of life in any angle. This action camera lets you switch between 170-, 140-, 110- and 70-degree view according to your needs, and has a built-in smart gyroscope to eliminate shaking, with image stabilization to make video recording more smooth.

4. Campark ACT74 Action Camera
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The Campark ACT74 action camera is a perfect companion when doing nearly all outdoor sports, and can also be mounted on your car when driving on a scenic road. It can support Micro SD cars with a capacity of up to 32GB, and lets you take pictures underwater up to 98 feet (30 meters). The camera's time-lapse, loop recording and slow-motion modes will help you catch any moment you wanted.

5. Crosstour CT7000 Action Camera
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The Crosstour CT7000 Action Camera is no ordinary action camera; it can also double as a webcam when not used outside, allowing you to use it in online meetings, chatting and other online activities. Through Wi-Fi, you can connect and use your phone to operate the camera directly via a special app, allowing you to download, delete and view all stored photos and videos.