Action cameras have come a long way over the last decade since their inception. Today's GoPro models have all the features of DSLRs and shoot video and photos in 5K up to 24MP! The only thing lacking with the GoPro is the zoom offered by lenses on DSLR cameras. As a result, action cameras are great for shooting in ranges up to six to eight feet, but you lose the intensity of the shot the further out you shoot.