Five action cameras to record a spectacular summer

ONE TOUCH ACCESS: The GoPro HERO4 Session is more rugged and water resistant than ever (up to 10m).

Whether you're surfing Australia's North Coast or gliding over a Hawaiian volcano in a microlight aircraft, bungee jumping over a local river or jumping out of a plane, the action camera has become a staple for people on vacation wanting to immortalise their adventures. 

Here is a selection of five action cameras, compact enough to take with you anywhere, that all record in high-definition to preserve those memories.