Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
AKASO vs Wex Photo Video
AKASO vs Wex Photo Video: the differences
| Compare | AKASO ReviewVisitVisit |  Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | 5k | 8k |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 151Lower |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MY, MT, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VNCovers more | GB |
| Price from | €69.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flight time (min) | Not confirmed | 51 |
Same on both: Stabilisation (Yes).
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Key differences
- Wex Photo Video scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Weight (g) is lower at Wex Photo Video: 151 vs 180.
- Warranty is higher at AKASO: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only AKASO offers Community.
- Support channels: only Wex Photo Video offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Wex Photo Video: 1997 vs 2013.
- AKASO is available in 38 more countries.
- Products: only AKASO offers 360 camera.
- Products: only Wex Photo Video offers Mirrorless, Compact, Instant.
- Markets: only AKASO offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
AKASO
AKASO sells its own action cameras and a panoramic line at an entry price of €69.99, backed by a 2-year warranty. It suits beginners, travel and sports shooters who want a cheap first camera, and anyone who prefers a focused store with a 30-day returns window.
Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video suits photographers and drone buyers who want a single UK store, with a returns window of 30 days and support on email, chat and phone. The trade-off is cover: 1 year of warranty is short, so buyers wanting longer guarantees should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of €69.99 ranks 20 of 42 brands, with a 2-year warranty behind it. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.1Returns of 30 days, free delivery above $99, and a range of action camera and 360 camera. | 9.1Product spread of mirrorless, compact and instant, free delivery above £50 and returns of 30 days. |
| Trust | 8.8US entity AKASO Tech LLC, founded 2013, with support on email, help centre and community. | 9.8HigherWarehouse Express Limited trading since 1997, with 1 year of cover and support on email, chat and phone. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 180 | 151 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for AKASO: 38.
Pick AKASO if, pick Wex Photo Video if
Pick AKASO if warranty and markets matter most.
Pick Wex Photo Video if weight (g) matter most.
A third option
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming has warranty at 3 years, against 2 years for AKASO and 1 year for Wex Photo Video.
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming reviewSources behind this comparison
AKASO
- shopakaso.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Wex Photo Video
- wexphotovideo.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Action and 360 cameras | 10 of 34 | 7 of 34 |
| Electronics stores | 24 of 238 | 19 of 238 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Action camera, 360 camera | Mirrorless, Compact, Instant, Action camera, Drone, Lenses, Used cameras |
| Legal entity | AKASO Tech LLC | Warehouse Express Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013 | 1997Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Electronics stores
| Fact | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Cameras | Cameras, Audio, Computers, RefurbishedCovers more |
| Free delivery threshold | $99 | £50 |
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Trade-in | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AKASO | Wex Photo Video | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €69.99above the median | Not confirmed | €62.95 |
| Flight time (min) | Not confirmed | 51above the median | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | 180below the median | 151below the median | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AKASO
Pros
- Entry price of €69.99 for the action camera range keeps a first camera within reach.
- A 2-year warranty, where the action camera field median is 1 years.
- A 30-day returns window and free delivery above $99 take some risk out of a first order.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, so no phone line is listed for a fault that happens while you are travelling.
- The store range is cameras, so chargers, power banks and other kit sit outside what this seller covers.
- Free delivery starts above $99, so a single cheap body can add a delivery charge to the order.
Wex Photo Video
Pros
- The range covers mirrorless, compact and instant, so mirrorless, compact, instant, action cameras, drones, lenses and used bodies all sit in one basket.
- Delivery is free above £50 and returns run 30 days, with click and collect on top.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and chat is the rarest channel here at 34.9% of the brands in the set, against 96.7% for a help centre.
Cons
- Warranty is 1 year, the same as the site median of 1 and shorter than the upper quartile of 2.
- On cover length Wex sits at 18 of 41 brands in this set, so short protection is its weakest showing.
- Terms are listed for GB, so shoppers outside that market have no stated delivery or returns coverage.
Who each suits
AKASO
Who it suits
- First-time buyers who want a cheap way into action cameras with cover behind the purchase.
- Travel and sports shooters who want both an action body and a panoramic body from one seller.
- Shoppers in the listed markets, AU, AT and BE, who value free delivery over $99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for buyers set on a compact camera, since campark lists a compact line (action camera and compact) that AKASO does not carry.
- Not for shoppers hunting second hand gear, since Defender Cameras lists used cameras (360 camera and used cameras) alongside its panoramic range.
- Not for anyone who has decided on a panoramic camera alone, since JOOAN lists the panoramic line only (360 camera).
Wex Photo Video
Who it suits
- Newcomers to photography who want mirrorless, compact and instant options in one place, with 30 days to change their mind.
- Drone buyers who want 51 minutes of flight, stabilisation and 151 grams of aircraft from the same seller as their camera.
- Used gear hunters, since mirrorless, compact and instant includes used cameras and cameras, audio and computers adds refurbished.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need delivery outside GB, since the stated terms cover that market alone.
- Shoppers after the specialist camera line Defender Cameras carries, since 360 camera and used cameras sits outside Wex's mirrorless, compact and instant.
- Action camera specialists who want a short catalogue, since Campark lists action camera and compact and stops there.
Country by country
| Country | AKASO | Wex Photo Video |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AKASO
How much does an AKASO action camera cost at entry?+
The action camera range starts at €69.99. That is a single purchase price for the camera itself rather than a promotional opening rate, so nothing renews later. AKASO ranks 20 out of 42 brands on price from, which places it mid field in the comparison.
Is there a plan to renew with AKASO, and what does the price cover?+
The €69.99 entry price buys a camera on its own. The store range is cameras, so the listing stays on cameras rather than bundling a service tier, and there is no renewal step once the body is paid for. Buyers who want the camera and charging kit from a single seller will need two shops.
Wex Photo Video
What does Wex Photo Video sell?+
The camera side covers mirrorless, compact and instant, and the store itself is organised into cameras, audio and computers. In practice that means a mirrorless, compact or instant body, an action camera or drone, lenses, and a used range, with audio, computers and refurbished equipment alongside the photography sections. Campark and Defender Cameras carry shorter lists, so breadth is the reason to come here.
What are the returns and delivery terms?+
Returns run 30 days, and delivery is free above £50 for UK orders. Click and collect is offered as well, which suits anyone who would rather check a body in hand than trust a screen. The threshold is the part to watch, since a single lens or accessory order can sit under it and still carry a delivery charge.