Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 6)

A part of the sports camera comes with a TF card, but not all of them. The TF card that comes with a bonus is 8G or 16G. It's far more valuable and meaningful than these accessories that SJCAM offers.

SJCAM M20 details

Compact and lightweight Removable battery design, Comes with micro HDMI connector

The SJCAM M20 is the one of the smallest and is only 43.1 X 44.3 X 48.2 mm in size. The skin material is in front of the treatment, the following two white silicone status indicator, above the power status indicator, below the WiFi status indicator.

SJCAM M20 uses physical button design, located on the top and right sides, respectively. There are two buttons on the top, one is the left side of the key, but also a multi-function button, used to call the menu button, switch the camera and video mode. The second is the confirmation button on the right side, used to enter the menu or start and stop shooting video. There are two side keys. The top key is a WiFi switch, which is used to turn on or off the WiFi. The down key is used to call the menu or switch different function options in the preview screen. For the small hole in the middle of the button is the MIC, and the noise reduction MIC design is used just like the popular sjcam sj8, and the effect is even better. The other side of the camera if for the interface part, respectively, the video output HDMI interface, data transfer and charging Micro USB, TF card slot. 

In the battery design, SJCAM M20 uses a mainstream removable battery design, battery compartment designed at the bottom, the advantage is to replace the battery. The battery capacity is 900mAh. Under the default setting (1080), WiFi is not turned on. In the environment where the outdoor temperature is about 28 degrees, it can easily meet the requirement of continuous recording for one hour, and the body will not show obvious heating.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 5)

Can be used as a PC camera, Can be used as a card reader, Can watch the recorded image from an external device

It can be used as a card reader or as a PC camera whether it is in the on state or in the off state. The system above WIN 7 does not need to install the driver separately, plug and play. SJCAM M20 comes with micro HDMI, can also be directly connected to a smart TV or monitor as a camera real-time display screen, of course, the most important function is to directly play the camera image.

Peripheral accessories are complete and intimate

SJCAM M20 can be said to be extremely rich in the supply of peripheral accessories. The first is the provision of waterproof covers. Most other sports cameras require this additional accessory. Personally speaking, waterproof covers should be standard for any sports camera. It can also be used when diving for swimming. And the latest sjcam sj8 professional action camera is also completely waterproof.

The second is to provide back clips, 360-degree arcs and parallel brackets and corresponding bases, bicycle brackets and fixed seats and four adapters to meet the mounting requirements for arm suspension, headgear, backpacks, vehicles, and drones. The 1/4 standard interface on the accessories can be used with tripods, selfie sticks, and other devices. In terms of the type and quantity of accessories, this is an advantage that most sports cameras do not have, making the SJCAM M20 more sincere. The back clip is designed with up and down two 1/4 standard interfaces. Both ends can be connected with 1/4 standard interface devices, which means SJCAM M20 can be installed upside down for use with drones and in-vehicle installations. There is also a small detail worth mentioning, that is to provide a white silicone lens cap for the usual carrying sports camera out of the crowd, which can be a good protection of the camera from dust and scratch.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 7)

There is a certain value for money

From a personal point of view, the action camera has the meaning and purpose of purchase, and the motivation for purchasing is simple: First, the action camera is more portable, and for the outbound trip, it will not occupy too much space and will not significantly increase the weight. On the simpler, suitable for long-distance travel; Second, outdoor use is safer and easier, whether it is used with drones or remote-controlled cars, or time-lapse shooting, do not have to worry about the use of large-screen mobile phones. If you have experienced more than one video fragmentation during travel, I believe you will have a deep understanding of it; Third, you can use it as a sports camera or as a driving recorder. So having an action camera is more suitable for owners of private cars.

SJCAM M20 has far exceeded the existing sports camera in the hardware configuration in the same price level, and the latest sjcam sj8 is even more advanced. Compared with VIDIT sports camera, hardware has less built-in GPS module. The most important point is that the design of the LCD display comes with practicality. WiFi must be connected to the phone to watch the preview or record the screen. The WiFi-free mobile phone is also more conducive to saving power and improving the device's life.

SJCAM M20 as an entry-level sports camera, first of all, is functionally capable of meeting the needs of outdoor photo taking and video recording, and can also be installed on a car as a driving recorder; secondly, although there is no TF card, it is also available on accessories. It is more attractive to meet the needs of the use of different equipment installations; the final is a very competitive price, in the 4K sports camera industry, it has an advantage. So the SJCAM M20 is a recommended entry-level sports camera.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 4)

When it comes to looping video, how does SJCAM M20 avoid dropped frames? Avoid dropping frames by overlapping the next video with the previous video for one second. This method is more common in sports cameras and driving recorders, which can effectively avoid the problem of partial frame loss during long time recording.

The camera can be used independently or it can be controlled by the APP. The function is rich:

The practical slow-motion is more interesting than the delay.

The control of the camera can be directly linked to the body button, and can also be controlled by the WiFi directly connected with the APP. SJCAM M20, in general, is extremely versatile in function, supports driving recorder mode (power on automatically and recording), supports motion capture, can adjust EV, white balance, sharpness adjustment, supports RAW format picture shooting, supports exposure time setting such as, to meet the daily needs of the manual adjustment of the actual environment.

For this motion capture function, the sensitivity is not adjustable, but the detection effect is very sensitive. If the main body is slightly shaken or if there are object changes in the screen, it will automatically start recording. The preconditions for normal operation of this function are the start-up state and the motion capture mode. The applicable scenario is more suitable for use when the vehicle is parked.

Which is more playable, time-lapse photography or slow motion? Of course, it is slow motion, after all, the time-lapse photography function can be seen from SLR, mobile phones, etc. And slow-motion support -2X, -4X and -8X adjustment, you can record splashes of water, fish out of water and some other pictures, usually it rely on some software to achieve slow-motion effects. And the latest and professional sjcam sj8 is more convenient and easier to use.

For APP, one of the biggest effects of personal feeling is that it can be controlled remotely or with drones to view the screen in real time. After all, it is through the WiFi direct connection mode, the screen transmission is more smooth; the second is to download the video from the camera to the mobile phone, the download speed is relatively stable, it is best to choose Class10 TF card.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 3)

Easy to install, Easy to operate, Anti-shake effect is effective

Easy installation refers to three installation modes: one is a waterproof housing, the second is a self-timer lever and a tripod, and the third is a frame mounted on a different vehicle such as a bicycle, a balanced car, or an automobile. Whether it is a self-timer with a 1/4 standard interface and a tripod or a self-timer used with an adapter, it can be used with the SJCAM M20 normally. The installation and disassembly of the waterproof shell are simple, and only one side switch is needed to complete the corresponding operation.

So how is the airtightness? We tossed it directly into the pond. There was no depth at 30 meters, but there was still some depth at 3 meters. We soaked it in water for 33 minutes. The interior was in good condition without any water.

Then the question arises. So what about the anti-shake effect when it is installed on such a vehicle that is driving or when it is held in motion? After all, it is a design incorporating a gyro optical image stabilization. There are anti-shake effects, which can effectively reduce the jitter effect of the screen. And maybe you can also try the latest sjcam sj8, which is more advanced and the anti-shake ability is excellent.

The resolution supports 2160 Image quality, Fisheye and correction function effect is amazing

The highest video resolution is 2880*2160, which is different from the standard 4K specification 3840*2160, so it is directly called 2160 here. This is probably the reason why the interpolation algorithm was mentioned in the official promotion. The 2K resolution is the standard 2560*1440. In the video and shooting effects, the picture of the picture taken is more realistic and there is no distortion or overexposure. The control of color and light is relatively better, and there is still room for improvement in details.

There is a fisheye correction function in SJCAM M20. What is the change before and after the opening? The picture becomes flattered and there is no distortion of the picture at the edges. SJCAM M20's fish-eye effect display has no ambiguity at the edges and is consistent with the overall picture in terms of coherence and color.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 4)

When it comes to looping video, how does SJCAM M20 avoid dropped frames? Avoid dropping frames by overlapping the next video with the previous video for one second. This method is more common in sports cameras and driving recorders, which can effectively avoid the problem of partial frame loss during long time recording.

The camera can be used independently or it can be controlled by the APP. The function is rich:

The practical slow-motion is more interesting than the delay.

The control of the camera can be directly linked to the body button, and can also be controlled by the WiFi directly connected with the APP. SJCAM M20, in general, is extremely versatile in function, supports driving recorder mode (power on automatically and recording), supports motion capture, can adjust EV, white balance, sharpness adjustment, supports RAW format picture shooting, supports exposure time setting such as, to meet the daily needs of the manual adjustment of the actual environment.

For this motion capture function, the sensitivity is not adjustable, but the detection effect is very sensitive. If the main body is slightly shaken or if there are object changes in the screen, it will automatically start recording. The preconditions for normal operation of this function are the start-up state and the motion capture mode. The applicable scenario is more suitable for use when the vehicle is parked.

Which is more playable, time-lapse photography or slow motion? Of course, it is slow motion, after all, the time-lapse photography function can be seen from SLR, mobile phones, etc. And slow-motion support -2X, -4X and -8X adjustment, you can record splashes of water, fish out of water and some other pictures, usually it rely on some software to achieve slow-motion effects. And the latest and professional sjcam sj8 is more convenient and easier to use.

For APP, one of the biggest effects of personal feeling is that it can be controlled remotely or with drones to view the screen in real time. After all, it is through the WiFi direct connection mode, the screen transmission is more smooth; the second is to download the video from the camera to the mobile phone, the download speed is relatively stable, it is best to choose Class10 TF card.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 3)

Easy to install, Easy to operate, Anti-shake effect is effective

Easy installation refers to three installation modes: one is a waterproof housing, the second is a self-timer lever and a tripod, and the third is a frame mounted on a different vehicle such as a bicycle, a balanced car, or an automobile. Whether it is a self-timer with a 1/4 standard interface and a tripod or a self-timer used with an adapter, it can be used with the SJCAM M20 normally. The installation and disassembly of the waterproof shell are simple, and only one side switch is needed to complete the corresponding operation.

So how is the airtightness? We tossed it directly into the pond. There was no depth at 30 meters, but there was still some depth at 3 meters. We soaked it in water for 33 minutes. The interior was in good condition without any water.

Then the question arises. So what about the anti-shake effect when it is installed on such a vehicle that is driving or when it is held in motion? After all, it is a design incorporating a gyro optical image stabilization. There are anti-shake effects, which can effectively reduce the jitter effect of the screen. And maybe you can also try the latest sjcam sj8, which is more advanced and the anti-shake ability is excellent.

The resolution supports 2160 Image quality, Fisheye and correction function effect is amazing

The highest video resolution is 2880*2160, which is different from the standard 4K specification 3840*2160, so it is directly called 2160 here. This is probably the reason why the interpolation algorithm was mentioned in the official promotion. The 2K resolution is the standard 2560*1440. In the video and shooting effects, the picture of the picture taken is more realistic and there is no distortion or overexposure. The control of color and light is relatively better, and there is still room for improvement in details.

There is a fisheye correction function in SJCAM M20. What is the change before and after the opening? The picture becomes flattered and there is no distortion of the picture at the edges. SJCAM M20's fish-eye effect display has no ambiguity at the edges and is consistent with the overall picture in terms of coherence and color.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 2)

After all, powerful competitors, such as the SJCAM, are no worse than GoPro in terms of hardware configuration and functionality, but the price is far more cost-effective. Just the so-called GoPro competitor is not so easy to be, first of all, that quality must pass, followed by shipment must reach a certain magnitude, there is enough market share, and finally after-sale guarantee, these are all SJCAM has. The thing that it has, of course, is the reason why it deserves attention and is worth buying. As for the other products, like the latest sjcam sj8, maybe you have used this generation 4K sports camera, but after a comparison, you will feel there is something worth buying since it is cost-effective with many updated functions.

SJCAM M20 with a relatively good hardware configuration

SJCAM M20 as an SJCAM sports camera, comes with a 1.5-inch LCD screen, eliminating the need for non-screen design resulting in inconvenience to use and watch, support for 30 meters waterproof, HDR support, image stabilization, support for 4K video features, to meet the daily shooting use requirements.

SJCAM M20 adopts a new generation of motion image processing chip 96660, which is more accurate in imaging and can bring more excellent image effects. The M20 image sensor uses the Sony IMX206 to capture clear 16-megapixel images and shoot 2160P (4K) high-definition video. Although the M20 uses a 170-degree A+ high-resolution wide-angle lens, it incorporates a fish-eye correction function to automatically eliminate fish-eye effects, ensuring that the shot is smooth. The most important point is that as a sports camera, the SJCAM M20 incorporates a gyroscope-based anti-shake function that is more suitable for shooting more stable images in sports environments. However, the surprise brought by SJCAM M20 is far from this, and there are more places worthy of introduction and noteworthy. We will talk more next time.

Forget about GoPro, High cost recommendation - SJCAM (part 1)

SJCAM is a fully independent brand of Shenzhen Hongfeng Century Technology Co., Ltd. in the field of action cameras. With the concept of "innovation, quality, and service", the brand is committed to bringing better sports experiences to groups such as surfing, skiing, skydiving extreme sports, outdoor sports, and travel professionals. Founded in 2010, the company has more than 40 products, appearance patents, and intellectual property rights in the professional field of sports cameras. The products are exported to more than 60 countries and regions in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. And their latest product sjcam sj8 is even more advanced.

Why is the SJCAM M20 more worth buying than GoPro and other 4k action cameras? As an introductory sports camera, the SJCAM M20 can meet the needs of most people, has a certain price/performance ratio and is relatively more competitive in terms of price. These advantages, in simple terms, are:

1. Accessories are relatively rich and practical

2. Comes with LCD screen, supports 4K video and 2K and 1080P @ 60 frames HD video

3. The chip is a high-end chip NTK9666 with excellent performance and stability

4. The photosensitive element is Sony IMX series, which supports high-precision gyroscope optical image stabilization

5. Support SJCAM unique fisheye correction algorithm

6. Support WDR function, car mode, interval recording function, time-lapse video function, slow-action, continuous shooting, 30 meters depth waterproof (with waterproof shell)

7. Support watch/selfie lever remote control (sold separately)

8. The price below 1,000 yuan, has an advantage

Low price 4K sports camera, worth experiencing

With the popularity of 4K, sports cameras supporting 4K video are becoming more and more common. Whether they are American brands or Chinese brands, many of them can be purchased. The functions are mostly similar. The main difference is the hardware configuration and price. Then which brand to choose? This is a budget-related problem for the average user. After all, apart from being used as a driving recorder every day, the frequency of using outdoor sports or traveling is relatively low, and it is not necessary to purchase expensive sports cameras such as GoPro at high prices.