The Best Body Cams

Just Buy This (All Around Best)

MIUFLY Body Camera

$140 $130 at Amazon

TL;DR: It's hardy and full of features, including automatic video capture and password protection.

Why We Recommend It

Equipped with a 5MP CMOS sensor, this MIUFLY camera allows high video capture in a variety of resolutions, ranging from 848 x 480p (30/60fps) to 2304 x 1296p (30fps).

The camera lens has a 140-degree viewing angle and up to 16x digital zoom. And the integrated microphone records audio in WAV format and can even capture photos while recording video.

The MIUFLY 1296P can embed useful information like User ID, Time & Date stamp, and GPS coordinates (as a watermark) into recorded videos.

Thanks to a motion-detection feature, the wearable camera can automatically start video capture on detecting activity.

A two-inch (240 x 320 pixels resolution) LCD lets you view captured videos, and you can set a password to prevent recorded data from being stolen/deleted.

The device has four infrared LEDs for capturing videos in dark environments, and the rechargeable battery is good for up to 10 hours of recording.

Amazon purchasers give this product 4.4 out of 5 stars.

_{Resolution: 5MP | Video Resolution: 480p, 1304x1296 | Waterproof: IP65 | Zoom: 16x | Connectivity: Cable}

Also Great

AKASO EK7000

$85 at Amazon

TL;DR: If you're looking for an action cam at a price that doesn't break the bank, the EK7000 is a great performer.

Why We Recommend It

Of the budget action body cams that exist, the AKASO EK7000 is one of the most affordable, feature-rich options out there.

It includes desirable extras, like Wi-Fi streaming and sharing integrations.

At 4K, it can shoot video at 25fps and up to 30fps at 2.7K (still a formidable resolution). These numbers are leaps and bounds ahead of hyper-specific body cams.

The EK7000 is super light at just about 2 ounces and has built-in electronic image stabilization.

It's also great off land too; it can shoot while submerged in up to 131 feet underwater.

However, one drawback for body cam users is its roughly 90-minute footage cap. Anything over that, and you'll be reaching for the charger.

Over 10,000 Amazon purchasers have rated this product, giving it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

_{Resolution: 5MP | Video Resolution: 4K, 2.7K | Waterproof: To 131 feet | Zoom: 16x | Connectivity: Cable, Wi-Fi, SD card, Bluetooth}

Best Value

Campark ACT74 4K WiFi Waterproof Camera

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TL;DR: The Campark ACT74 comes with loads of accessories and a 170-degree ultra wide-angle lens, which lets you record more in each frame.

Why We Recommend It

Campark ACT74 is a pretty awesome body-worn action camera with a slew of features, including waterproofing up to 30 meters (98 feet), support for Micro SD cards up to 32GB, and two rechargeable batteries—good for three hours of continuous shooting.

And the truckload of accessories (mounting kits, data transfer cables, etc.) that come bundled with it make it an even better value.

The ACT74 can capture 4K resolution video at 30fps and 1080p resolution videos at 30/60fps and can also shoot 16MP still images.

Its 170-degree ultra wide-angle lens lets you record more in each frame, and you can use the 2-inch HD display to view captured footage.

The cam is compatible with both iOS and Android, and its "Wi-Fi Remote Control" functionality lets you control the device in real-time using your phone.

You can also use the app to send captured photos and videos via e-mail and share them on social media platforms.

_{Resolution: 20MP | Video Resolution: 4K, 1080p | Waterproof: With case, 131 feet | Zoom: N/A | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, SD card}