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These two cameras address quite different use cases. They produce very different styles of content. Which you choose depends on your own use case and the style you prefer.
Obviously, the Action model doesn't help you keep the camera horizon level nor does it do anything for tilt. You can't angle the display so if you want to use it for a very low shot, you've got to lie down, or use the app, or hope you've got it pointing in the required directon. You can't track a moving object, nor can you lock onto an object as you go around it, or raise and lower the camera. I think I am right in saying that when taking photos with the Action, there's no stabilisation at all. You can't connect an external mic (at present). There's no face tracking when doing selfies. The list goes on.
But on the other side of the coin, you can attach it to something that vibrates, like the handlebars on your bike, and you'll get stable footage. With the Pocket, you'll get a mess. The Pocket has to be treated with respect, particularly the relatively delicate gimble head. The Action is made for rough handling, and it's waterproof to 11 metres. The Action has more slow motion options. Its rear screen is larger (maybe the front one too).
Obviously I've not identified all the differences, but that's some that immediately spring to mind. Personally I'll stick with my El Cheapo action camera - at my age, I don't get much action! |
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