Action Camera Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6377
  • Published Date: Sep 18, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Action Camera Market Segmentation:

End Use Segment Analysis

The professional segment is expected to account for 60.3% of action camera market share during the forecast period. The superiority of this segment is primarily attributed to the need for a high-quality camera tailored for professional filming, broadcasting, and relevant sports events. Professionals require filming gadgets suitable for high-resolution shooting and can withstand harsh conditions while in the field. Innovative products such as advanced models incorporated with robust features can perform highly. For instance, GoPro launched the HERO 12 Black in October 2023, which is a waterproof camera suitable for extreme conditions.

Application Segment Analysis

In 2023, the sports segment by application captured the largest action camera market share of 47.2%. The demand for action cameras has been significantly boosted by the growing popularity of extreme sports, coupled with the rise of adventure tourism, which is the primary driver for this segment. Moreover, sports broadcasting and content creation are increasingly utilizing action cameras, which also drives the growth of this segment. For instance, in August 2023, GoPro announced that it became an official wearable action camera of MotoGPTM. Hence, the importance of the highest quality of footage in sports will continue to boost market growth.

Our in-depth analysis of the action camera market includes the following segments:

End use

  • Professional
  • Personal

Size

  • Large
  • Medium
  • Small

Application

  • Recreational Activities
  • Sports
  • Emergency Services
  • Others

Resolution

  • Full HD
  • Ultra HD
  • HD & SD

Distribution Channel

  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • E-Commerce
  • Speciality Stores
  • Brand Outlets

Browse key industry insights with market data tables & charts from the report:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of action camera is assessed at USD 8.1 billion.

The global action camera market size surpassed USD 7.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to witness a CAGR of more than 12.2%, crossing USD 23.08 billion revenue by 2035.

The North America action camera market will account for 37% share by 2035, driven by strong interest in outdoor sports and content creation.

Key players in the market include Nikon Corporation, GoPro, Olympus Corporation, Garmin Ltd., Rollei GmbH & Co. KG, SJCAM, YI Technology, and Drift Innovation.
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