Reviewing the SJCAM C300 - What's Wrong with This 4K Action Camera?
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In this video, I'm going to review the SJCAM C300 - the latest 4K action camera from SJCAM. I'll discuss what's wrong with the C300 and give you my thoughts on whether it's a good action camera or not.
If you're looking for an affordable 4K action camera, the SJCAM C300 might be a good choice for you. However, I recommend that you don't buy the C300 if you're looking for superb image quality or GoPro Hero 11 like stabilization...
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Considering the price, I think this product is not bad. Good low light performance and very big battery pack, the image stabilization is not bad I think.
Low light performance is good because it is not a 4K image sensor ☺️
Do you have a link for the SOC and image sensor used in this thing? I can't find anything on it but the specs seem to imply they're using the Navatek NT96683 and Sony IMX117 sensor.
Well - mostl likely you are close to the right answer. SJCAM are reluctant to disclose it.
hei there, wanna ask, will this action cam suitable forfor hiking or cycling ? any accesories that can be use to mount the cam for those purposes??
I don't think the form factor is suitable for this.
Thanks for the review! How long does the big battery on the c300 last whilst recording 1080? It says 6h on the website! Thanks 😊
In my case the total time was around 80 minutes during the winter
1080/60fps 4h 15⁰C
Hi, congratulations for your reviews.
I have a Firefly 8SE and would like to add this C300 cam.
Is this cam in terms of image quality, making 1080 video, is it inferior to the Firefly 8SE?
Is the stabilizer similar or inferior?
Thank you
The 8SE is a lot better action camera than this one
Thats like comparing a range-rover to a landrover 😂
I have an SJ5000+ myself, back in those days it cost about 1/3 of a GoPro and did a rather amazing job, no 4K obviously but for the price it worked well. I had great expectations of SJCams but sadly other GoPro knockoffs managed to get better quality and some even are in part with GoPro like the DJI cameras. The only thing I can say is that for close to 100$ you get a rather good product. But if it is faux-4K that is again a deal breaker. I can get me a 1080p action knock-off for like 20$ if I want to.
Totally agree!
@@osirusj275 No I wasn't being specific, but there are action camera on ebay and aliexpress that are close to 20$~30$ and even if they advertise 4K it is not correct and they most likely use cheap security camera sensors wrapped in a tiny body. And they are usually 1080p that do 4K with interpolation and their rolling shutter is insanely obvious. These are useless to me.
So if a camera saya 4K it has to be real 4K and if it costs close to 100$ that would be ok.
Would i be able to mount this onto my shirt with the included accessories? (sometimes I want to leave it on my chest for hands free recording)
Not really. It will be wobbling too much
Got a C200 and one thing for sure: it feels like a little tank as its body is made out of metal, and it's water (rain?) proof without a case. Looks to me that this C300 needs to be used with that 'batterygrip' as on its own it only has a screen pointing in the same direction as the lens; great of course if you're self-absorbed and filming/photographing yourself all the time, but unusable for 'normal' use. Do like the fact that the screen is a touch-screen, as the button-pushing on the C200 is rather annoying. What timelapse settings does the C300 have?
It can record 1, 2 5 and 10 second timelapse.
Awesome & Thanks :)
Welcome 😊
Absolutely fine camera for the price,will buy it no problem.Actually rather excellent for the price point.
Well... Glad to see that you like it.
@@TechMishka What would you buy as a good option alternative then to Gopro/Insta/Dji???
@ 8:27, the split screen footage looks better in the SJCAM to me. Are you sure you don't have it mislabled?
The label is correct. The SJCAM footage is sharper, this is why it tricks you that it is better. When you zoom in you notice a lot more details with Pocket 2.
izin bertanya, bisa tampilan video vertikal gak (portrait), tanpa harus mengubah/memutar posisi kamera. terima kasih.
Hmmm, I didn't find a way to do that without rotating
I own the sj4000 and it's still functional right now. I used to compare it with Xiaomi Yi cam and GoPro Hero but finally decided to go with sj4000 due to its low price and acceptable quality. At that time, it has a display too and yi cam didn't. Now that other China branded action cam (akaso) is doing better than sj. What a pity!
Same i have my sj4000 and its great just needs stabilization. Had it over 7 years now
I still keep one of these as well.
Still have the SJ4000 (early no logo version) with the SooCoo C20 both recently pulled out of storage and charged, they both worked fine. Batteries holding charge. SJ4000 F/W N*2014*0902V01 seems so old now.
professional review!!!
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Doubt the soc is a NT96660 as this does not support x265, more likely a NT96680 variant which is newer
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How is the video brightness and contrast in the cloudy weather and evening 30 minutes before the sunset
Not too good
Hello, if we connect this camera to another internet network via wifi, we can see the camera image from a few kilometers away with a smartphone, or the camera must be near the smartphone.
The camera has to be near the smartphone.
The camera connects like a Bluetooth not far
Is there an option to use external mics as well? If yes is it a wired c type or wireless mic option?
I couldn't make any of my microphones work with it.
@@TechMishka means it doesn't support, tnx for information Brother🤝
bhphotovideo - In Stock $19.99 /SJCAM USB Type-C Microphone for SJ8/SJ9/SJ10 and C200 Series . Designed For Use With:
SJCAM C300 Pocket Mini
SJCAM SJ10 Pro
SJCAM SJ10 Pro Dual
SJCAM SJ10 X
SJCAM SJ8 Air
SJCAM SJ8 Dual Screen
SJCAM SJ8 Plus
SJCAM SJ8 Pro
I wasn’t aware of the Sj Cam drama. It’s a shame because SJ was one of the first affordable GoPro style cameras. It was not, perhaps, as good as the GP, but it wasn’t bad! All that said, the video examples look great ….. to me anyway.
Yeah, the company now has nothing to do with the company back then.
Hope you don’t mind me asking, but what the drama with the company? Is it about quality downgrade or something?
They should have improved the sj10 pro with an external mic option.. with its low budget, could have captured the motorcycle vlogger market...but no..
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I'm in the market for a body cam and this might be perfect compare to the cams that are marketed strictly as a body cam like boblov, transcend, cammpro etc..thanks for the vid
Boblov offer better quality.
I search the sjcam c300, the only video that shows up is yours :D
Just watched yours too :) Looks like you've had better experience with it than I did. 🍻
@@TechMishka I don’t know who buys these action cameras when you can get a gopro 8 for $199 🤷♂️
Actually. It's good enough for me. I just wanted a small camera that i can strap on my body to record family events so that i don't miss any important memories
Glad to see you like the camera!
very good, thank you.
Our pleasure!
gopro 7 or sjcam c300? pls suggest for me.. thank
Hero 7 for sure
is this cam suitable for underwater ?? or can you recommend any action cam that is good for underwater with the same price ??
You can use it with a case underwater.
Excellent review 😊
♥️
Can I also connect this to my PC and use it as my webcam?
Yeah
low light performance looks pretty good
Yeah, agreed
Do you know how long it will work with the 1000mAh battery in 720p 30fps?
No, but it should last fairly long time
fyi @ 1080p 30 I get around 2hrs using h265, lens correction off, sound noise reduction off, soft noise and sharpness, screen low brightness and saver
How long you can record a video with 1000mah battery?
Up to 40 minutes I guess
Can this camera can use Type C Mic?
Better check with SJCAM. I believe so, never had the chance to try it myself as I don't have their proprietary microphone.
So it is totally non-waterproof or its suitable for filming in some moderate precipitation like rain?
Better avoid rain...
use the C200 pro 5m waterproof without diving case
But this product is relatively inexpensive, and in this price range, this model is really rare and has a certain value for money
It has indeed, but image quality is worse than some 5-year old models...
Bought the pocket cam version, in case it helps - my opinion as there are not many reviews in english. fyi it does not come with an sd card. My unit came with the latest firmware dated late march 2024.
By default the device configuration seems to be for a dashcam, not an action camera - hence IQ out of the box is terrible with overly aggressive sharpening using all ‘normal’ settings.
Hence to get the most for action video; set 1080p60 or 1440p30 for optimal IQ (1440p60 stutters), sharpness ’soft’, noise reduction ’low’, EV -1.0, WDR on, distortion correction off, codec h265, WB fixed as appropriate e.g. ‘daylight’, bit rate high, other settings ‘normal’.
Then sharpen and perform noise reduction via post processing in your preferred app. IQ is then quite acceptable for the price of $70.
=> Update - 2.7k appears to be the full sensor frame with 4:3 aspect ratio. Comparing 2k and 1080p samples - believe a 1080p 'window' of the full sensor frame is used. i.e. 2k video is simply 1080p upscaled (at least with image stabilisation). The 2k image however appears superior to 1080p due to a higher bit rate (~13mbps v ~9mbps h265 30fps).
Conclude an imx335 sensor
For sure I won't be buying another Sjcam (-j) product any time soon
Quite a detailed description of your setup, thanks a lot! ❤️
Muito obrigada. Eu estava em busca de hma configuração para usar minha câmera e já estava me arrependendo de ter comprado. O branco fica muito estourado. A 1080p60 depois eu consigo transformar em vertical sem muitas perdas? E a questão do microfone sem fio, vc usa algum? Eu tenho o da sjcam, mas não Eu não consigo desligar o mic interno e acaba captando muito barulho. Uso a câmera para motovlogs.
wich firmware number?
@@veronicasilva1125 you have no vertical mode 1080/60 fps only 30fps.turn the camera 90⁰ and in post prossesing turn it again.in setting there is audio on/off
How long does it take to charge the 1000 mah battery from 0 to 100%? And how long you can film using the above settings?
Very good ❤❤
Glad you like it!
Any recommendations for similar products in this price range?
Get an old GoPro or Osmo Action.
How it works live streaming?
Using the app. It is a little jittery
Which external mic is suitable for this model ??
The SJcam made one
you cant use a extern mic
Can connect helmet intercom?
Not sure about this particular use case.
What do you want from 150$ camera it's cheap and affordable for those who haven't budget for Dji cameras and go pro
I simply want more.
Which is the best revolution 🤔 cheers
Get a second hand DJI or GoPro camera.
How about the audio quality?
You hear it in the video. Not that good...
How to connect on phone app
Enable the camera WiFi and connect with the Sjcam Zone app
It has a QR code to connect with app and transfer files
It honestly looks like a wireless doorbell camera with a screen. Might explain the wide FOV, low light, and not real 4k.
Ahahahah, you are actually right! 🤣
Do you think it’s good for making videos running and gym?
Well... I'd go for a different camera if I were you, but yeah - it can do it.
@@TechMishka what camera would you choose? All Insta Camera are expensive I was looking at DJI Action 2
Dude, you only criticized the camera, I have a c100 and a c300 they are excellent especially when you are paying 130 dollars, I found your video advertisement for the Gopro, ok go ahead but be fair.
I think I have shared enough footage and examples to justify these statements. There are a lot of good action cameras that you can buy at this price point. You may want to check the comments below the SJ8 Pro review just in case...
Am i able to take photo on it?
Sure
Are there any other advantages to this product apart from the price?
The extra battery
Weight：31g ,Motion detection technology，Video lapse，Car mode //Mini Dash Cam
stabilization is suprising good at 1080p and 2k in my opinion for the price $70, not to mention I have not had any overheating problems even with h265
Another fake 4K cam (2.7K actual sensor size), my 7 year old SJCAM M20 still functions properly. Stabilization worked better than my 7 year old Hero 5. I'm using it as a dashcam now so I might replace my M20 as a dash cam then.. (I already have a standalone dashcam but I like something I can remove)
Well... Can't say you are wrong...
Can we use external mic?
I think so, but it is best to clarify this with SJCAM
the video looks really good though
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3:10 Actually, its convincing... Very, very.... 😂
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But other reviews say with extra battery pack it lasts for 6 hours at 1080p 60 fps setting !
Impossible 🧐
@@TechMishka almost all reviews on CZcams claiming this
Minimum 4h
Hi bro..is this camera 360 or not?
It is not
Is it good enough for fishing
I guess os
I like it a lot for its looks and price, if the video quality was better I would have bought it, but
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as long as it gets the job done i am fine with it
Totally
How is the video brightness and contrast in the cloudy weather and evening 30 minutes before the sunset?
If the video quality was better, I would have tried this one even if it was 50$ more expensive.
Agreed!
SJ Cam C300 or Akaso Brave 7?
I generally prefer to stay away from SJCAM
@@TechMishka if Akaso, which one would you recommend?
Seems like their image quality has been stucked in the 2010s.... I blame the novatek chip which they insist on carry on using.
There are so e well performing NTK SoCs, I think it also is the image sensor to blame.
I think the video color looks a little faded. Something doesn't look right with the video quality.
It is just a basic setup - so image quality is not that great...
Очень красивое видео снимает. Хочу его купить и использовать в автомобиле как видеорегистратор. Видео намного лучше, чем в топовых регистраторах, а стоит в 2-3 раза дешевле. Только не могу понять, к нему можно подключиться через прикуриватель?
If you plan to use it as a car DVR - yeah, this might work
When some of those cam designers will come up with the simple idea that it will be cheaper and much better for the customer to make the cam AA battery compatible?
The included batteries are trash and no one will go on a journey to get more of them. There is lithium-ion AA batteries, as well alkaline.
Ahh, we live in the post-AA batteries era
This guy is cool
😜
I experienced flickering video in 4k?
Felt quite stable over here
how much
Better watch the whole video 😜
Hmm.. sounds promising for the price tag..for casual player.
Sort of 🙂
Worth buying or not?
I have expressed muly thoughts are the end of the video.
battery life time ?
Well... Depends. Up to 40-50 minites usually
The fact thats SJcam is lying once again to his customers is enough to avoid buying anything from this company.
Agreed
@wolfgang00those liars made the device which you used to wrote your comment. I suggest you to throw it away right now!
not necessarily lying, just not telling the whole truth 😊
I found a old camera from 7 years ago the case led buttons battery are the same . As the sj4000 only software is bettet 😂
Can i do motovlog with it 🤔
Yeah
The video quality is good but the audio quality is bad. I rather spend $470 on DJI OA3.
Totally!
At 8:30 scam footage look kinda sharp something if compare with dji cam,🤔🤷🏼♂️
I have the originals, will be happy to share them. Hopefully then you will realize it is not respectful to call someone's efforts a "scam"
In the last couple of years, SJCam have become a joke of a company. It's not worth buying anything from them now.
Agreed. I doubt the current sjcam has something to do with the company that has designed Sj6, sj7 and so on.
Contrast not great but its ok
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I need an action body not an action cam. Lol
Hahahaha 🤣 winter is kind of a nasty season for the body indeed.
Its not trying to compete with gopro. Their target customers are people who cant afford gopro.
The price kind of suggests otherwise...
@@TechMishkadont you see the comments below?. People are saying sjcam is way cheaper than gopro. I dont know where youre from but here in my country gopro is about 22000 pesos while the sj300 is only about 5000
dji pocket 2 cost 3 x more :)
Yeah
S(j)cam 🧐
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Hint, hint,. . .
S j CAM
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8:21
This is actually among the good looking samples :)
How is the video brightness and contrast in the cloudy weather and evening 30 minutes before the sunset
Yes , czcams.com/video/q1g6X5kxpH4/video.html / firmware version V1.2.1.A
Cool!
Wow. You are so handsome 😁
Oh, thank you 😊
Sjcam keep using the same crappy chip . And go pro and insta are crazy money .
Yeah...
Although you can buy now DJI Osmo Action 3 at a great price.
bc 12000 ke camera ko 50000 ke camera se compare kar rha...
So?
@@TechMishka so mat jago bhai
Du redest zu viel....stattdessen mehr Bilder und Videos zeigen
You can always mute the video ☺️
I have to say it looks cheap and nasty you're better off saving up the extra £300 for insta 360.
Agreed 👍
its a chinese company, jesus ppl, you really think theyll be honest about their products to the west? LFAO
I can easily refer to some non-Chinese companies doing the same. Some humans are dishonest, regardless nationality
Another sj-scam
Well... Yeah
not mentioned is that the c300 is a bit near sighted, being a talking head type of video focused.
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honest review.. cool
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