The already crowded action camera market, currently dominated by GoPro, just got a bit more crowded. Garmin, the company so well known for making GPS devices, has released two new enteries for aspiring filmmakers to consider in the form of the VIRB and VIRB Elite. Whether or not they'll be able to make a dent with consumers remains to be seen, but they are packing some serious technology under the hood.

The VIRB is capable of capturing video in resolutions up to 1080p HD, which is pretty much standards for any action camera these days. But Garmin's device also features onboard image stabilization and lens distortion correction, which help to make the footage just a bit cleaner and clearer. Battery life is a rated to be a solid three hours and both versions of the VIRB are capable of capturing still images while video is recording. A built-in 1.4-inch display allows the user to watch video already shot or see exactly what they are filming at all times. The VIRB Elite also comes equipped with onboard WiFi and GPS, while both units feature ANT+ connectivity for pairing with other devices.

Garmin knows their market well and built the VIRB to appeal to the outdoor crowd. The camera is rated for IPX-7 waterproofing, which means it can survive under a meter of water for up 30 minutes. That makes it tough enough for most waterborne adventures, although if you want to take it diving you'll need to purchase the optional dive case. A number of mounts will be available for the VIRB as well allowing the user to connect it to their handlebars, helmet, surfboards, kayaks and more. A built-in HDMI port and a microSD card slot rounds out the package. The camera can support up 64GB of microSD storage, which is enough for as much as 7 hours of 1080p footage.

The VIRB and VIRB Elite will be available in September with a price tag of $300 and $400 respectively.

If you thought that the action cam market couldn't possibly get any more crowded, you would be wrong. Earlier this week, Swann Security threw their hat into the ring by introducing their new Bolt HD wearable camera, a competent looking offering with specs designed to compete with the big boys in this market.

This camera is capable of shooting full HD 1080P video at 30 frames per second with high quality stereo sound. It is rugged, shockproof and waterproof down to 32 feet, the Bolt is capable of being mounted on a variety of surfaces. It records all the action on a microSD card (up to 32GB) and a built in HDMI port allows quick viewing on monitors and HDTV's. Swann promises hours of battery life from the cameras lithium-ion battery, but exactly how many hours remains to be seen. The camera even comes with a remote control, which allows users to operate the camera from a distance.

At this point, any entry into the action cam market has to have something unique to set it apart from the crowd. In the case of the Bolt, it is numerous mounts that are available for the device. Swann has built a curved surface mount, a flat surface mount and of course a helmet mount, amongst others. The hope is that those mounts, coupled with the fairly standard tech specs will help make this camera a popular one.

The other feature that sets it apart? The price! The Bolt runs just $199, which is fairly inexpensive for these types of cameras. Of course, most of the competition have baked in WiFi, smartphone interaction and other high end features that the Bolt lacks. At least for now.

If you're looking for what appears to be a solid action camera at an affordable price, then this looks like it will be a decent choice. The fact that it comes with a remote control and numerous options for mounts makes this an intriguing new entry to the market. Whether it can compete with GoPro remains to be seen.