Are you looking for budget action camera that comes with all features like GoPro? SJCAM SJ4000 action camera is for you! Available under $100 price, it emerged as one of the most popular GoPro action camera alternative with very good image quality and proven result. SJCAM has launched various models in action cameras segment, but the SJCAM SJ4000 is probably the most popular one among them. If you go by the price of this action camera, you might be misled by the qualities and the features that it contains.
You will be surprised to note that the SJCAM SJ4000 is better than many those come from branded houses. You can not only use this camera for under water shooting, it can be used with your and video footage.
The best thing about the SJCAM SJ4000 camera is that it can serve multipurpose roles. It can take high quality photographs and at the same time record videos at 1080 px 30 FPS. When used with housing, the camera is also water resistant till a level of 30 m. Additional gadgets are also offered by the camera, which help in enhancing the performance of the action-based camera. There are two varieties in which the camera has been launched in the market – the Wi-Fi version and the non Wi-Fi version.
This camera could be the as well. Design and Appearance of the SJCAM SJ4000: The SJCAM SJ4000 camera has a very modern look and is stylish at the same time. In fact many people ask whether the camera is a Go-Pro. And this is because the camera has many resemblances in appearance with the Go-Pro. The size of the camera is 59.3 x 41.1 x 29.3 mm and weighs 44 grams without the battery and 58 grams with the battery.
The lightweight of the camera is a positive point as it can be conveniently carried to any place. It does not occupy much space as well. Another fascinating thing about SJCAM SJ4000 is that it is available in 7 different colors, all of which are quite fascinating.
Photography features in SJCAM SJ4000: Many people opine that one camera cannot provide and well as videos. Usually the device can be good for photographs or for videos. Even if there is a device that can handle both these well together, it will be overtly expensive. Here is one recent video I shoot using this SJCAM camera in handheld mode.
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You can definitely judge the quality of result. If you are looking to take photographs with this camera, you can choose from the various photography modes available – colored, black and white and sepia.
It is also possible to adjust the ‘white balance’ in the photos to give them a different look and feel. The ‘white balance’ helps in giving the photographs a warm or a cold appearance. To be frank, the quality of the photos taken by SJCAM SJ4000 is not of very high quality, though they are not bad at the same time.
The resolution of the photos is a disappointment for sure. The manufacturer of the camera says that with 12 MP, 4000 x 3000 px resolution is available in the camera, but the quality of the photos does not say so. When you zoom into the photo, it leads to blurring and the finer details cannot be seen in the photo. It is true that you will not get image quality like that of, or Canon, but if you are low on budget and want a camera that can take still pictures as well as images – there is no better option than that of SJCAM SJ4000 for the same. Video Features in SJCAM SJ4000: When compared to the price of SJCAM SJ4000, the quality of videos that are taken on the camera is more than excellent. You have to understand that the camera is not an expensive camcorder or a high end DSLR. In-fact the quality of the videos is much better than still photograph quality.
It is possible to capture large field view with wide angle f=2.99mm and F=2.8 lens. It is possible to shoot HD videos in SJCAM SJ4000 in varying resolutions and modes. Some of the most popular resolutions in which videos are shot in the camera include:. Complete HD: 1920 x 1080P 30fps. 720P: 1280 x 720P 60/30fps.
640 x 480P 60fps. 848 x 480P 60fps True 60 fps is not supported in the camera, though it is mentioned in the specifications. Higher the fps in a camera, better realistic looks the video has. Along with other things, the SJCAM SJ4000 camera has the facility of video time lapse. With this facility, it is possible to create videos – creative one just like the ones that can be seen in movies! In this camera, it is possible to set time lapse from 1 minute, 30 sec, 10 sec, 5 sec and 3 sec.
Once the period of time lapse is set, the camera will be able to capture a frame after that time. Suppose if the camera is set for 60 minutes, it will take 6 frames every minute and in hour it will have 360 frames. SJCAM SJ4000 Mobile Application (For iPhone & Android) You will be happy to know that, SJCAM SJ4000 action camera comes with wifi feature that can be easily connected with the mobile app. Now you just need to handle your SJCAM directly from your mobile app and can capture / share and store photographs in your smartphone. The app is available for both iPhone and Android platform and working perfectly fine. Equipments available with SJCAM SJ4000: The SJCAM SJ4000 camera comes with heap loads of accessories and necessary equipments.
Some of them are 2 base stands, 1 x waterproof housing, 3 x ribbon double coated adhesive tape, 1x USB to AC adapter, 1x adapter, 1x data wire/USB charger, 1x clip, 1x bicycle stand, 1x bandage, 3x switch supporters, 1x wire rope, 1x wiper, 2x helmet base, 1x manual and 1x fixed base. This package is highly impressive as these accessories can be used easily in Go-Pro and other high end cameras. The case in which SJCAM SJ4000 camera comes: To offer best protection and security to the SJCAM SJ4000 camera, it comes in a waterproof housing/case. Even if the camera with the box goes down 30 meter in water, it will be protected from damage.
Underwater shooting – both pictures and videos can be done conveniently with the camera. Other uses of the SJCAM SJ4000 action camera: Apart from being used for taking pictures and creating videos, the SJCAM SJ4000 camera can also be used for various other purposes. You might be surprised to know that the camera can be used as a web cam for talking on Skype or for your computer, as a dash camera for the car dashboard as well as for home surveillance. Powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery of 900 mAH, the SJCAM SJ4000 offers battery life of about 100 minutes with continuous video recording. SJCam SJ4000 Camera Unboxing Video.
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It features an assortment of mounts to cover just about every situation, including solutions for helmets, handlebars, surfboards, and more. The camera also features an underwater housing that, with a 100' depth rating, is safe to take snorkeling or on many dives.
A 2' LCD screen on the back of the camera allows you to compose your shots as well as review what you've already recorded. The camera records to microSD and microSDHC memory cards up to 32GB in capacity. It records H.264 video in a.mov type file and offers 720p, VGA (848 x 480), and QVGA (640 x 480) settings in addition to 1080p Full HD.
A USB port allows you to transfer footage to a computer, and there is a streaming function so you can use the camera as a webcam. Via included tripod adapter Outputs 1 x USB Micro-B Menu Languages English French German Italian Spanish Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 900 mAh Max Runtime: 1.4 Hours per Charge Charging Method USB Charging Time 3.5 Hours Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.2' / 59.3 x 41.1 x 29.3 mm with projections 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.0' / 59.3 x 41.1 x 24.7 mm without projections Weight 1.55 oz / 44 g without battery 2.05 oz / 58 g with battery Package Weight 1.4 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.4 x 6.4 x 2.4'. Rated 5 out of 5 by crispeto from A great action camera I did a ton of research on the GoPro and the SJCam SJ4000 action cameras.
The GoPro is a very good camera. The most expensive model takes very good video.
However, the SJCam is also excellent. I just returned from Mt. Lassen National Park and took tons of videos and pics including underwater video and I can't believe how impressed I am.
For less than a third the cost of a GoPro this SJCam is fantastic. If you absolutely have to have 60fps and the clearest videos AND you have the money, by all means get a GoPro. If however you enjoy very good pics and videos with many features please please consider the SJCaam. I have already convinced many friends to get one and they too are happy. Rated 3 out of 5 by Anonymous from So-so cam for home video and well-lit still image capture Bought this cam to record video and still pics.
Tried the video and quality seemed fine for my taste. I mostly used it for taking pictures and with 12MP, the photos looked okay but can't do anything about the brightness since it has no flash. On a bright day, pictures taken on my iPhone5S are still better.
Also, downloaded the app, and tried to take selfies using my phone as remote but the connectivity is really slow, but it works fine on video. When i change to image mode, the screen goes blank but it captures an image. I wait further for the connection to stabilize but the app crashed so i ended up taking pictures using the cam's shutter button. Rated 5 out of 5 by Ducatidave from Excellent Value I was contemplating purchasing one of those Name Brand sports cameras that look almost identical to this for my snowboarding trip this past week. I am VERY pleased with my purchase of the SJ4000, at 1080p the color rendition and video Quality are indistinguishable from videos shot with cameras costing 4x as much! I had to adjust the exposure slightly for bright sunshine but Other than that I am extremely pleased. I haven't figured out the audio capture and how to shoot more than 3-4 minute file sizes.
I suggest downloading the app for your phone or tablet it makes downloading files wireless and control of settings a lot easier than UI on the camera. Rated 5 out of 5 by GeoJunkie! From AWESOME CAMERA! For quite some time, we have been in the market for an action camera that we could use for Geocaching, kayaking, hiking and everything else that we do outdoors! We have tossed around the idea of spending big bucks on a similar device, however, we never could bring ourselves to do it. When we found this little gem, we decided to give it a shot and we are glad that we did!
This thing is awesome! It is feature packed and does everything we need and then some! It is a true 1080p experience and exactly what we needed without breaking the bank! We are already talking about getting a second one so we'll both be able to capture the action! Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from 1st week it paid for itself!
Had this cam for a week and it caught a hit and run. I was driving down the highway and this car came across the lane and hit me. I had the cam on 1040HD mode got the guy's license plate number clear as day at 80MPH. It takes great pictures as well.
I took photos of the damage to my car. This was the main reason I bought this cam. California driver's are not the greatest especially when the roads are wet.
Thank you for selling me a great product at a reasonable price. Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Danger in buying these units Just a warning to all of us guys that want to use these for broadcasting or web stream events. These units do not produce a PAL type output in the HDMI. From SJCAM ' Video resolution of HDMI out is fixed 1080p/60 due to software limitation' For 60hz countries, this is not a problem, but for PAL or 50i countries these are no good for live outputs.
They do not document this 'feature'. I hope BH will take mine back after purchasing 3. But besides this, they gave out a reasonable picture but suffer the same issues as gopros 1,2,3 and 4 in low light conditions, the picture falls apart.
Disappointed all around. Rated 5 out of 5 by Kurt from MI from Great Camera Not wanting to dish out the money for a GoPro we found the SJ4000. After reading many reviews we purchased this camera from B&H (shipping was fast). The camera is fun to use and we even purchased Wasabi after-market batteries (worth buying).
The camera charges quicker than expected and the video playback (in Windows Media Player) is great. The camera is easy to use and having all the included attachments make it easy to attache to just about anything (including a selfie stick).
We do not regret the purchase. Rated 2 out of 5 by Video Newbie from Take the Bad With the Good First the bad: I had to return the first two cameras due to defects.
The third one is not defective but retains several design flaws. For example, motion detection has a maximum range of 2 INCHES! The camera is unable either to correctly detect or display the remaining memory. The amount displayed changes based on the photo image size I select. I also found the lack of a manual to be extremely frustrating. You can only learn to operate this camera by trial-and-error or by looking at reviews on YouTube.Also note that that some claims about the camera's capabilities are a bit of a stretch.
720p60 is not a true 60fps. It's a double frame rate where each frame is shown twice, so it's really more like 30fps. B&H and the manufacturer continue to claim that it has a shutter delay: it doesn't. Photos have a claimed image size up to 12mp but the sensor is 3mp. Anything larger is resized by interpolation.
The zoom is electronic, not optical. And if fisheye barrel distortion common on very wide angle lenses really bothers you, be advised it's relatively pronounced with this camera. I can get about 2 hours of continuous recording on a battery at 1080p30, Wi-Fi and display off, but it takes about 3-1/2 hours to charge the battery.Not all camera functions or menu selections are available when using Wi-Fi.
Zoom and motion detection are disabled as are adjustments for setting quality, sharpness and ISO.BUT, you might still like this camera. To my eyes the video is pretty good for such a really cheap camera and the photos aren't too bad. You can play around with the settings quite a bit to get the colors right or the effects you want. It's super light and small so it's really convenient - you find it's tempting to record more videos than you would with a standard camcorder. Don't forget it's also waterproof in it's casing and it comes with lots of mounting accessories.
I also use it as a dash cam and it does a good job. And did I mention it's cheap?!