Product Comparison: SJCAM SJ4000 vs GoPro Hero5 Black

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SJCAM SJ4000 Multi-function HD 1080P Waterproof Camera

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General Specifications

Brand

SJCAM

GoPro

Model

SJ4000

HERO5

Origin

China

About the Product

High-definition digital motion video recording device tailored to market demand. It has a variety of industry-leading features including digital video recording, photo shooting, audio recording, video display and detachable battery, which makes it perfect for vehicle data recording, photo-shooting, outdoor sports, home security, deep-water probing, etc., allowing you to film at anytime, anywhere.

HERO5 Black is a balance of performance and convenience thanks to its 4K video, voice control, easy-to-use touch display and waterproof design. Now with QuikStories, HERO5 Black automatically sends your footage to your phone where it transforms into an awesome edited video (1). Combined with stabilized video, pro-quality photos and auto upload to the cloud with GoPro Plus (2), HERO5 Black gives you the power to tell your story.

Key Specs

Effective Megapixels

12 MP

Video Resolution

1080 p

2160 p

Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance

90 feet

33 feet

Size & Weight

Height

1.61 in.

2.44 in.

Width

2.33 in.

1.75 in.

Depth

1.17 in.

1.26 in.

Weight

2.05 oz.

4.16 oz.

SJCAM SJ4000

GoPro Hero5 Black

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

SJCAM SJ4000 Multi-function HD 1080P Waterproof Camera

This is an amazing camera. Amazing size.
I'm incredibly impressed with this little camera.
It's a nice little HD camera.
Great little camera. Great weight.
Great little camera good pictures and video very pleased.

Display

Display Type

LTPS LCD

LCD

Screen Size

2 in.

Screen Size

What customers say about "Display"

SJCAM SJ4000 Multi-function HD 1080P Waterproof Camera

The field of view is very wide, functions are simple to work out. Great screen.
The little led screen is ideal for when mounting on motorbike.
Good battery life and clear display.
Excellent screen size for quick photo viewing.
The screen is a pleasant size for the eyes.

Video

Video Formats

MOV

MP4 (H.264)

Image Stabilization

Yes

Image Stabilization

What customers say about "Video"

SJCAM SJ4000 Multi-function HD 1080P Waterproof Camera

The SJ4000 had very good low light resolution.
The image quality is amazing for such a small camera.
Great battery life. Fantastic pictures and videos.
No image stabilization.
Videos in all resolutions were not very clear and was too soft.

GoPro Hero5 Black Action Camera

The video was crisp and clear, the new generation of this GoPro is getting better.
Takes fantastic slow motion video. Image stabilization works very well in canceling small vibrations out.

Features

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

Water Resistant

Yes

Memory Card Compatibility

microSD Class 10

Extras

170 Field of View, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Photo Capture, Motion Detection, OSD Mode, Auto Power Off, Adjustable FOV

Voice Control, Touch Display, GPS, Touch Zoom