Action Camera Market Size

Action Camera Market Analysis

The Action Camera Market size is estimated at USD 4.41 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.18 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The market for action cameras is expected to witness substantial growth due to the various benefits compared with either standard point-and-shoot or DSLR. The multiple benefits include recording 4k videos in top-notch quality without any hassle, compact size, capturing different angles in extreme sports such as surfing and skiing, and using it as a car dashcam.

• Action cameras are designed such that the videos shot on these devices provide a first-person perspective to viewers. This generates interest among viewers as they can develop their personal views on surfing, rock climbing, and skiing activities. The small size and excellent 'point of view' feature of action cameras have enabled people to capture and share their adventures on social media platforms.
• Various factors, such as the increasing use of smart gadgets, the rise in extreme sports events, holidays, and music festivals, the growing trend of sharing content on social networking websites, and the booming consumer electronics sector, are driving the growth of the action camera market.
• In an age where smartphones with advanced lenses and features are affordable, the price of action cameras could hinder the market's growth. However, this challenge of a price war among the latest devices is handled by market players introducing low-cost, durable, waterproof, weather-resistant, and compact design action cameras.
• The addition of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and the ability to record films and photographs in 4K resolution has increased the demand for action cameras. The increased tourism operations have also increased the demand for action cameras, as individuals increasingly choose to record images and films of their travel locations.
• The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the action camera and accessories market worldwide. The adoption of action cameras was low across all the regions during the Q1 and Q2 of 2020 due to strict lockdowns imposed in several countries and the halt of tourism and adventure sports activities. Companies put a temporary halt on manufacturing cameras and accessories to prevent the spread.
• Additionally, COVID-19 resulted in a massive decline in the demand and sales of basic and advanced consumer electronics products, including action cameras. The imposition of stringent lockdowns and the temporary halting of recreational and sports activities such as mountaineering, rafting, boating, skiing, and underwater sports negatively impacted action camera businesses globally.