It works fine as an action camera. However, the record button is not very responsive. This seems to be a characteristic of this model. SD card not included. This compact digital HD action camera (body weight 93g) features an IPX4-equivalent splash-proof body and an image stabilization function that reduces blur by approximately three times compared to previous models. It is equipped with a total of 12.8 million pixels (8.8 million effective pixels for video) "Exmor R CMOS sensor" with full-pixel readout. It also supports shooting at night and in dark places, reducing noise for shooting. Thank you for viewing.