SJCAM M20 Action Camera Review

Specifications

Let’s take a quick step back and have a look at all the specification details you find from SJCAM’s website for the M20.:

SJCAM M20 Hot-Spots:

• 16.35mp Sony IMX206 sensor
• 4K* @ 24fps (2880*2160) *4K is interpolated, 2K(2560 x 1440)30fps / 1080P(1920 x 1080) 60fps / 720P(1280 x 720)120fps, WVGA@240fps (Slow Mo)
• Built-in Gyro Anti-shake Stabilization Sensor (Hardware)
• Slow Motion: -2X, -4X, -8X
• Adjustable Wide-Angle View Lens
• Adjust between wide, medium, narrow
• 1.5 inch LCD Screen
• RAW for taking photos
• Anti fish-eye mode
• FPV Mode
• Time lapse Video / Picture Record
• Burst Mode
• Take up to 3 pictures per second (for rapid shutter action)
• Latest NTK96660 Novatek CPU
• AV-Out – Instant AV-out supported
• Underwater Record mode
• Dashcam mode
• Motion Detection
• HDMI-out – Real-Time Video Record
• 18 supported languages: SJ5000x Elite adds OSD support for: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Danish, Dutch, Turkish
• Android & iOS Wireless mobile connection via Wi-Fi – preview / shoot videos & pictures remotely – Easy-to-Share via SJCAM Zone App

Several ‘hot-spots’ stands out above for us, and raises a few questions how well the M20 can cope. How well can it handle recording videos at 4K? How well does the built-in gyro for anti-shake work? Quality of RAW photos? And how good is the built-in slow motion?

SJCAM M20 Main Features:

• Multiple video recording formats: 4K @ 24FPS (2880*2160), 2K (2560 x 1440) @ 30FPS 1080P (1920 x 1080) @ 60FPS 1080P (1920 x 1080) @ 30FPS 720P (1280 x 720) @ 120FPS, WVGA @ 240fps (Slo-Mo)
• Multiple photo shooting modes: Single Shot Burst-Shot Mode: 3 photos per second Timer: 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s Continuous: 2 seconds, 5 seconds to 10 seconds
• Ultra compact and lightweight design, only 55.5g with battery (without waterproof case)
• IP68 waterproof up to 30 meters for capturing water action (need waterproof case)
• Video recording while charging
• Supports clear HDMI output
• Supports Micro SD Card Class 6 and above 32GB *Selected Class 10 64gb & 128gb Memory cards supported (Card Not Included)
• Detachable battery, easy to replace and charge

SJCAM M20 Specifications:

• LCD 1.5” LTPS Screen Image Sensor 16.35 Mega Pixel Sony IMX206
• Image resolution: 16 Mega Pixel (4608*3456)/ 12 Mega Pixel (4032*3024)/10 Mega Pixel(3648*2736) / 8 Mega Pixel (3264*2448)/5 Mega Pixel (2592*1944) 3 MP(2048*1536)/ 2MHD(1920*1080)/ VGA(640*480)/ 1.3MP(1280*960)
• Video resolution 4K (2880*2160) @ 24fps (Interpolated), 2K (2560*1440)@ 30FPS 1080P(1920*1080)@ 60FPS, 720P (1280 x 720) @ 120FPS, WVGA @ 240fps (Slo-Mo)
• Default resolution Video:1080P / Picture:4032*3024
• Video format(s): MP4 or MOV / Image format(s): JPG or RAW
• Waterproof Up to 30 meters (need waterproof case)
• Lens Adjustable wide-angle fish-eye lens Adjust between Wide Medium Narrow
• Memory Slot for Micro SD card up to 32 GB *Selected 64gb & 128gb Cards (Class 10)
• OSD languages: English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Japanese/ Chinese / Russian / Korean / Czech / Slovak / Hungarian / Danish / Dutch / Turkish
• Connections USB 2.0 , HDMI (HDMI Certified)
• Battery life: up to 80 minutes (1080P) *Charge life Depends on Gyro + Wifi Settings
• Power: Removable 900mAh Battery
• Dimensions L*W*H: 1.58×0.903×2.124in / 40.14×37.18×48.00mm
• Weight 50.5 grams (without batteries), 55.5g with batteries
• Available in 7 colors: Black, White, Silver, Yellow, Blue, Gold, Red
• Applications: Extreme Sports, Outdoor Sports Activities, FPV, Biking , Dashcam, Diving, Home security etc

SJCAM M20 Package Contents:

• 1 x Original SJCAM M20 Action Cam;
• 1 x Waterproof Housing;
• 1 x Quick Release Buckle 1 x Housing Backdoor with Holes;
• 1 x Handlebar Seat post Mount
• 1 x Curved Adhesive Mount;
• 1 x Flat Adhesive Mount;
• 1 x 3-Way Pivot Arm Mount
• 2 x 3M Adhesive Tape;
• 1 x Frame Mount;
• 1 x Quick Release Clip for The Frame
• 1 x Vertical Quick Release J-Hook Buckle;
• 1 x Universal 1/4″ Camera Tripod Mount
• 1 x Tripod Mount Adapter;
• 1 x Bandage Set; 1 x Cleaning Cloth;
• 1 x USB Cable 1 x 900mAh Li-ion Battery;
•  1 x Multi-language Manual
• 2 x SJCAM Stickers

The M20 has a reported battery life of 80 minutes for recording video at 1080p, and we will be sure to test this out later in this review.

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