Budget Action Cam Showdown: GoPro Hero (Full Review) vs SJ4000
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- A full review of the Cheapest GoPro - the £99/$129 Hero and a video quality comparison with the SJCAM SJ4000.
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I just thought I'd comment first, so no one feels the need to write "First", so now you can just relax and watch the video.
Second
Damn
I may have not said first.. But thank you! ! Well needed video and samples.
Third
Will you review SJ5000?
I keep noticing how proper you are handling the comments that people will be writing in advance, at first you were quick to answer the most frequently asked questions, and now you're really integrating every kind of silly question someone could think of into the video so they won't be asked. That's what I call listening to your audience.
I couldn't help but smile when you showed your DIY wobble-machine, brilliant.
Cheers Mat, enjoy your sunday.
Manny Calavera The problem with leaving things to the questions is that they get asked over and over again. I stop answering the questions after they've been asked multiple times but then I get concerned that people think I'm being ignorant....but I just have a life to get back to. Glad you liked the wobble machine - I'm not sure what it proved in the end, but it was fun anyway.
Well the thing is that with bigger CZcams channels (like yours is becoming) eventually the content creator usually stops listening to the comments or even reading them in the first place. That's the moment they lose touch with their subscribers/viewers which in term leads to people being less interested.
I've seen it all, been in almost any situation here on CZcams now, except the creation side.
MY HERO IS DESTROYED BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE CAMERA CAN COMEOUT AND I USE FORK TO GET IT OUT ;(
+blasted Its alright because i was 11 back then and i dont know how go pro worka
+uzeir gamazsi what happened after u took it out
the back is cut open
+uzeir gamazsi sorry but I laughed.
+uzeir gamazsi haha u suck
Love your reviews, really in depth!
I have to say, I watch your videos as much for the info as I do for your cynical humor. Great channel!
What a profound and detailed review. It really had a big influence on my purchasing decision (went for the gopro by the way !). Thanks for spending so much time.
SilverShamrock4 You're welcome - if I can help make someone choose the most suitable device for them, I'm happy.
SilverShamrock4 I think I will go for the GoPro too. The SJ4000 is sharp, but the footage is way too blue...
Very comprehensive comparison on both cameras. Best review ever! Good job, Techmoan!
Best review I have seen in a while. Really clear, showing all the details. Thanks alot!
I've never understood fan boys. After shelling out a ton of dosh on things, I am equally liable to criticise it as praise it. I love all my Apple stuff, but I am well aware that some things worked better for me on Android, and that my Mac will never be as good at gaming as a PC
But overall they work for me, I just enjoy using them rather than going round trying to sell them to people
Russell Cox Well said that man.
Techmoan
Agreed. Where two devices offer the exact same content then by all means go nuts, but very often the comparisons are about two devices that are actually quite different.
With this review I was glad to see two devices that are relatively similarly pitched. They are genuine competitors, which makes for a very well deserved review.
People don't like to be wrong, and since they made a choice when the bought something then they wouldn't like their choice to have been a bad one.
Tomteluva Right and agree ;). It's called cognitive dissonance, and is well known by psychologists and used by advertisers too :(
Tomteluva So true, they want to feel good about their own purchase and not feel like an idiot for buying an inferior product (if it is) so they then defend the product against any (perceived) attackers.
Ultimately they are doing a disservice to both themselves and the product as then the companies that create the product don't get any criticism and they don't know what needs to be fixed or improved in future versions (or at the very least get a muddled version of good and bad comments).
Hiya Techmoan: been following for a while now and seen a lot of reviews. I believe your channels is the best when it comes to honest and unbiased reviews. I note which you some time fail to mention (not your fault as you don't seem to be in the hobby) is that these cams are ever so popular with quadcopter/R/C enthusiasts. The extra wide mode may not seem useful on the field but in the air, it is really great feature to have if one wants to capture a wide angle scenic view. So next time you do a cam review, try and put yourself in R/C enthusiast shoes esp when reviewing wide angle and similar option that may not be that useful for folks who are going to use the cam grounded. Keep up the great work!
Zeeshan AbuRayyan my problem was that extra wide mode distorted the video and made it unwatchable. I didn't think it would be any use for anyone, whatever their hobby.
Techmoan On the hero 3 + black I almost exclusively use the superwide mode when it is strapped to a helmet or my chest. I agree that it would be pointless walking around using it as a normal camera, but for POV for seeing what is on the left and right of you (in a race for example), it's definitely a great mode.
Techmoan Its pretty good for skating, the extra field of view makes its easier to capture the hole body, and its looks pretty cool too :-)
***** Or....you could get this that isnt restricted to one case that if you break your screwed, dont be a fanboy m8
Your reviews are brilliant and very helpful. I have learnt a few things I didn't know before.
Keep up the good work.
Excellent review including some detailed tests. Your review is well balanced without any obvious bias. Thanks.
Fantastic review! Thank you.
You should make a video comparing the Hero 3 White and the budget Hero as you already have them both, and they're very closely priced.
The best part of this review was in the comparison in the exposure of the 2 cams. Very informative
Thank you for this review, its a very commonly requested video! I bought the SJ4000 after watching your review and can say I very much like it. With the comparison of these two cameras, its clear the actual footage quality is better on the GoPro, but the SJ4000 has better physical and practical features such as the removable battery and case, and the screen on the back. But as you said, you wouldn't go wrong with either because they are both very good budget action cameras.
Perfect Review. Ignore the Trolls and Kids. Thank you for your Videos.
+Dscheksn Musik Thanks for the positive words.
Buy SJ4000 , support the dark side , may the force be with you
lol star wars reference
+иιиʝαѕкι lol yea no shit sherlock :D
i buyed one
Check my videos if you want to see the quality :D Sometimes it is blocky because of youtube , the original videos are very clear though.
Bought one for my salmon fishing adventures :D
I appreciate the honesty you show in your reviews, great videos!
I bought a SJ4000 wifi after watching your reviews and so far I am very happy with it. Thank you very much! It has great video quality, and i haven't notice a problem yet. Everything works as it should be.
I like the idea of the hero, but as I own a hero 2 and a hero 3black+, I know that the cases suck! My hero 2 is on it's 5th case, and my hero 3 is on it's 3rd, the clips on the top hold too much pressure which then weakens the plastic and eventually snaps off. I've had two replacement cases from gopro them selfs and they just send them out like they expect it!
I WAS excited for the budget version, not anymore, great video buddy, saving many many people money.
Also I film using super wide angle as I film in 3rd person, that alone justifies the price of the hero 3 for me ;) go have a gander if you fancy seeing it ;)
What do you use it for? Target practice? :D but seriously how do you break them like that? Do you do extreme sports with it?
Kind off lol I use them for paintballing, but that's not where the problem lays, as they are very rarely hit. It's normally random when after a trip filming I open the case as you normally would and then snap, the plastic bit holding the metal hinge just snaps off :)
Aartwood The 3 or 3+? I know they changed the chase for 3+ (backwards compatible) so I don't know if it's better in that regard but it seems better when it comes to not breaking your fingers trying to get it opened.
The 3+ black edition :) has the newer clamp yes.
you can get 2 SJ4000's for the same price as 1 GoPro and with 2 you can buy the 3D case and shoot in 3D.. Also you can see what you're shooting through your mobile phone or the LCD screen. GoPro you just have to hope you're getting the shot you want
or you can buy 2 and use 1 as a dashCam - or you can buy 1 and use the money saved to take wifey out for Dinner and then you can use the camera to record something worth recording :-)
+wtfMYRON
So i have two times bad quality? No, thanks. :D
+o.Der_Moralprediger.o the only thing that is better on the gopro is the fact that is has actual 60fps on 720 and better light processing. The SJ4000 is actually sharper in image.
Roy van der Lee
Yes, but for me light processing is very important. When you wear an action cam on your head for example it happens often, that you watch in the direction, from where the sun light is coming. When i use my camcorder, i never would film this direction, cause the whole picture is dark then, but with an action cam you can not choose everytime, which direction you record..So it's okay for me, when the picture is less sharper, but has a better light processing and better color reproduction..
exactly why im not getting that normal hero. stuck in housing no replacement batterys and lack of wifi! im going with the hero 3 silver + mainly to take out of housing replace batterys and use the app
I've seen a few other reviews and I gotta say to you; bravo!!! Your in-house reviews and tests shots from all kinds of conditions is exactly what I wanted to see in a comparison review. I'm the Chief Photographer of a television station from across the pond, and after seeing this review, you've made me push for a cheaper alternative to the GoPro! Thanks mate!
the best ever review, i was about to buy SJ4000 but not anymore definitely will buy GoPro for my extreme trip . i loved your review because it shows about the two cameras and shows the beauty of Manchester in the same time. Thank you
Dude you're on youtube. Logic doesn't exist here.
no only insults and twerk vines
Good review.
p.s. - I like tacos.
This was by far the best most detailed review and I appreciate it.
Great review! I enjoyed how thorough you were in your review and testing. Keep up the good work!
I prefer the look of GoPro
+Gunther Berghof "i like that sports team because they have a cool looking jersey" LOL logic
Kluk the type of nigga to buy an iPhone because of the looks.
You took too much time and effort to make this video . Respect
thanks for the review, handwork and feedback. keep it up!
Thank you for this review. Very helpful in my careful consideration of which to buy. Great job!
The sharpness comparison is unfair because the gopro has a wider angle. You had to digitally zoom the gopro picture more, which decreases sharpness. Camera tests would have been fair if you took the gopro image from closer to the subject so that both cameras had the same view.
+Mikko Haavisto buy whichever camera you want. I have no horse in this race.
Techmoan Neither do I, just wanted to point it out. I'm definitely not a GoPro fan. Actually I'm more interested in Ricoh WG-M1, which seems to be the best bang for buck nowadays.
+Mikko Haavisto wider angle doesnt have anything to do with the sharpness from what ever distance. gopro just has a wider view.. its like taking a movie that is widescreen and playing it on a tv that isnt widescreen. the quality should still be the same correct? "its not fair to compair. you should allow gopro to have a handicap" is all i heard.
Patrick Dempsey You don't know what you are talking about. Maybe study photography a bit so you can understand my argument better? I'm talking about the sharpness comparison at 12:44
I actually hate brands that use a lot of money on marketing like Beats, Gopro or Apple. But I still want the comparisons to be unbiased.
Mikko Haavisto Look. First off by saying I have no idea what i'm talking about you have already decided you know more about me than you actually do. Second. If you want a fair comparison you have to have a proper neutral. That is simple scientific method. By being at the exact same spot zooming into the exact same object to have the object visible in the exact same perspective IS in fact neutral. With this said I would say the comparison IS completely fair. please study science a bit so you can understand my argument better?
Wow the grammar in those comments at the beginning is shocking..
oh hello there AspieThinker so are you considering buying this camera for your motovlogs or?
because i dont think it would work out that great because you cant plug in a microfone...
Nah not this camera.
AspieThinker oh alright
Thanks for your awesome review. I'm getting the sj4000 for christmas. Have a great day! Cheers from PH!
Always great comparison videos, people forget and disregard the early version GoPro's, getting caught up in the specs rather than what they actually need out of a action camera, for £99 now, the GoPro looks fine for use as a daily helmet or bike/motorbike cam, next best for your money is the GoPro 3+ Silver at £199, but then it's another £100 so different league.
I guess gopro paid you huh?
me4twelve guess again.
Techmoan I mean it sounds legit but I was hearing more good about the gopro than anything else. Honestly. Overall it was a good review.
me4twelve I've reviewed cameras from many manufacturers, my favourite all purpose action camera are from Sony, but for a helmet camera I use the Drift Stealth 2. The best gopro shaped budget camera I've tested recently is the the Dazzne P2.
+me4twelve you just told a truth,there is many guys do a review for money,which is captive of the money.
+Techmoan
In your opinion do you feel like the dazzne p2 is a better helmet cam then the sj4000? Do you have have a comparison on the 2.
SJ4000 all the way, dont waste your money on a gopro!
just decided to buy an portable digital recorder for my fishing ventures therefore I been doing my research on what's out there that's suitable to my needs and your comparison helped me decide, thanks. The Gopro is exactly what I need and am looking for.
I've been waiting for this for a long time, thank you techmoan!
Great test comparison, really enjoyed it. Thanks. I am now subscribed.
Hi Techmoan. Another cracking video. One thing you have left out is the SJ4000 the settings are fully adjustable so exposure settings can be adjusted which I don't think is possible on the gopro. I found by changing these settings, I managed to increase the warmth and improve exposure on my Sj whilst retaining the quality.
Keep up the great reviews and comparisons.
Very good review/showdown. This video has definitely helped me make my decision (order a gopro hero in a few weeks), thank you!
What a great review, This is the First time I have watched one of your reviews & What can I say 10/10. I thought putting 2 cameras on the tape deck was brilliant to give viewers vibration analyzers. You have taken lot of consideration of it's features to demonstrate all it's capabilities. Thanks for shearing. keep up.
I got both of em and I love em. I usually use them for track days (AutoX, time attack & drag racing) and they are pretty good.
Thanks for this review Tech dude!
Exceptionally good review, thankfully no long winded intro, thank you very much, subscribed...
review the canon vixia mini X please :)
Thank you so much for helping me decide ... lovely in depth review...
Thanks. Nice&Detailed review! What was the mount you used for the motorbike? they seem to be quite vibrate-resistant!
Nice video. Had a dashcam for a couple months but I was sick to death of the mount constantly falling off while driving. Ordered the basic GoPro and I'm waiting on it, looking forward to it after seeing this review you made. One thing I'm not looking forward to is trying to find a good mount view due to the lack of screen. Still a great toy to take out on trips apart from just using it with driving though.
Great video once again :D I was just searchin this and hoping you would of had a video..... low and behold on the right when watching a SJ4000 vid by someone else up popped this...posted 7 hours ago, great stuff.
Excellent review thanks for putting this video together
Great review, i just bought it and very happy with it.
Thank you
Thank you very much. A verym very good review. Thanks a lot. I will choose the gopro because I have many accesories and I prefer the better white balance. My old gopro Hero2 will make problems after 3 years of hard using.
thank you tecnnomoan for the review , ive been waiting for something like this :]
I've been waiting for this EXACT video, thanks!
Finally!!! I've been waiting for somebody to do this review!
Mate love the video I have now subscribed. You are very professional love the way you do the videos. Thanks for review as I'm getting this gopro for Christmas thanks mate :)
Josh Smith Thanks for subscribing.
I'm probably getting the SJ4000 sometime soon so this review was very helpful
Purchased the hero and my main thought was so when the battery dies(wears out) throw away the camera ???And no viewing screen..I don't think I have ever had a rechargeable battery that didn't eventually wear out and not hold a charge...
Great video. Lots of good information. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Goiania - Goias - Brazil.
the vibration test is a really good idea !!! Great review btw :)
Wow was waiting for this review thanks so much :D
Hi! Ive just seen on SJCAM official page that SJ5000 is been pre-saled. In two versions even.
i think your reviews are the best ones on youtube... i watched every video you posted even im not interessted in. like that boring cassette players in a time whith wifi an mp3 :D thanks from germany
Another good review young Manchurian man, tell 'em how it is. I have a go pro and contour and happy with both but always good to get a top notch review mr now then, now then our kid!
Thanks for all your work and clear no beating round the bush voice. Not like some reviewers, which may include myself, where they switch on the camera and then think, what they are going to say. I've had such great results from my Mobius 1080, that even though I now own a Hero3+ Black, I often have to check, while editing, which I'd used, the mobius is so good and I would not have known about that, if I'd not seen it on Techmoan
dave20thmay Well I'm glad that I've done some good - as well as help some people to avoid a few dodgy products.
great just in time! i've had a go pro white and i didn't do any research and was disappointing with the quality, it was fast to go, next i had the go pro hero 3+ black which was great but due to a few battery failures i let that one go, now looking on and seeing lots of reviews of the sj4000 im wondering what to do! this video has helped a bunch!
Hi techmoan I have watched all of your videos, because quite frankly your the only youtuber I can understand! Now that the new gopros are out the older ones have dropped in price significantly! It would be really help a lot of people if you could review the gopro hero 3+ silver edition at only £189 it's defiantly not the most expensive camera you have reviewed thanks
I sure do miss poor old England. I love watching just for the driving parts alone. Thanks
Great review as always. Image quality and consistency is most important in an action camera imho.
The the gopro gets my vote given its superior handling of changes in lighting you demonstrated.
Good review as always ! Congrats.
What an excellent review! It´s at moments like this, when I´m teetering on the cusp of a decision which will have unforeseeable repercussions, that an impartial and thorough review such as this is so valuable. It´s up to me to decide how much weight to attach to the various pros and cons but at least I now know what they are. One question; is it not true that the GoPro also provides free-to-download editing software? Might this be a factor?
Hi techmoan! I chose to get the gopro and I think its amazing! The low light is not as good but the superview seems to be better then normal 720p in my tests, overall, fantastic. The one problem I have is that I don't know what to use it for! But it seems simple to use, especially with the quick start.
thank you for a great and informative vid. was about to pay £370 for the gopro top of the range camera but after watching your review of the cheaper version it does all I need, just bought the £100 gopro, thanks again you just saved me £270...
nice review, i was thinking about the new gopro, wondering if i should go for the 3+ or the new "cheapo-deluxe" version.
Greetings from India ....
You know what ?
Yours is one of the BEST REVIEWS I have seen available on CZcams
- Precise and concise (Right to the point)
- Covered every aspects in a short time ..... even appreciate your choice of words
- Justifications for both the camera .. Even took the pains to explain the wobbliness n changing positions of the camera to be impartial
- No Boring music or "I" "me" or "we" thats seen even in most professional videos.
Overall AMAZING REVIEW ... worth every second I watched it. wish I could review like you
Hitting a like and subscribing to your channel.
I love my sjcam sj4000 wifi. the only problem i found is that the auto white balance is not very good. if you pre-select a white balance option it transitions light really well, and you can also change color options to get more vibrant colors.
my Gopro 4 black makes a thumping sound when recording with my iPhone app anybody else have the same problem please reply thanks
Thanks for this review! i'm going for the GoPro, Great review as always!
I'm so glad you did this video! I've been considering buying the new Hero because its so much cheaper than previous GoPros but still GoPro quality. It would be my first action camera.
And I'm not entirely sure because I haven't researched it at all, but I think the superview mode is probably more for underwater use. Where the top and bottom of what you're seeing becomes more relevant, IE, the ocean bottom, and the top of a reef, perhaps.
What a thorough and objective review Techmoan. I received the GoPro Hero as a Xmas gift from my wife and feel she made a good investment (unless I kill myself trying to be heroic). Thanks!
Fantastic review as usual.
Thanks for the review and comparison. If anything the SJ4000 footage looks a little bit too sharp for my liking. It seems that at this price point it's all about compromise. You just have to pick the features you absolutely need and try to ignore any shortcomings.
I liked that review. Very well done. now if i could only find one just like that for the GoPro Hero 5 Black
any chance that you'll do the review of handheld gimbal for gopro for video stablization like feiyu FY g4 or some other better ones out there ?
Wow, thank you for such a comprehensive review!
One of the best reviews I have ever seen, is there anyway i can get external mic for gopro hero?
Very informative review and based on this I went for the SJ4000 (at least it claims to be one) off ebay for an amazing £18 ($27) delivered, whereas the Go Pro was more like £94 ($143). I think the Go-Pro has the edge, but it's no way 5 times better based on price. Very nice set of accessories with the SJ4000 so I can attach to my bike and helmet and appear solidly made. Very pleased with the results so far.
Thanks for all your information. So if I’m trying to save some money the SJ4000 would do the job? Also can I adjust sharpness and brightness using a video editor ? Would it mount on a helmet properly? Thanks for your valuable time.
Great review - surprised to see it in my local area too!
I am very impressed with the SJ4000 but I have a query. Does the SJ4000 still have the micro USB which charges and show the recording live simultaneously? I want to use it on an FPV drone. The Go Pro offers this feature i.e power on, video link to transmitter.
Nice review. Just got the GoPro hero. Any advice on memory card brands/specs?
Totally agree with your argument. Nothing wrong with comparing the two budget range cameras.
Thanks for shearing another great comparison video! It´s thanks to you I´ve found the Mobius actioncam. I´m a very happy owner to two Mobius cameras, using them for hang gliding. I still look at your videos, just be course they are so good! If you´re interested, not many Mobius cameras have seen that areal footage I have, especially from France. Take care!
From motorcycle rider to another - white rubbery insert is not to protect camera from unclipping but to stop rattling (audible in your video) in the bracket.
Great comparison test, I'm going to get myself one more GoPro - Black this time.
Thanks! That was a useful comparison.
Thanks for this review. I was going to buy the SJ4000 but after seeing how badly it copes with changes in lighting I'll definately go for the GoPro instead, also the more stable image is vital!
Thank you, very helpful and well done video.