Both cameras deliver UHD recordings ? but ultimately they are only recommended for Full HD. The fact that the more expensive GoPro offers more comfort and setting options is not surprising given the price difference. In terms of image quality, the market leader offers a wider viewing angle, but in automatic mode without individual settings, the cheap cam comes close...

Finally a breath of fresh air in the action camera market? But yes, a stormy one at that! The small GoPro Hero Session only just secured the overall victory. Second and third place went to the surprisingly good Rollei and the well-equipped Somikon. Sony, Ricoh and, above all, Panasonic have to get a move on to keep up.

With a retail price of only 150 euros, the Somikon camera is at the lower end of the price scale ? and still offers a full set of features. From helmet and steering wheel mounts to wire leash and cable ties, everything is included to get started right away. In the housing, the developers accommodated a comparatively easy-to-use control unit, a replaceable battery and a colour display that is just as...