Sony MicroSDXC 40MB\/s 64GB <\/a>and it worked in both SJ4000+ Gyro and Non Gyro versions.<\/p>\nMass storage and PC camera<\/h2>\n
Since I recently upgraded to Windows 10, I tried to make SJ4000+ works as a Skype camera, but I had no luck. So at the time of publishing this review, this camera is not compatable as a web camera on Win10. However its predecessor works just fine. It probably is a firmware that needs to be updated.<\/p>\n
To use it as a webcam, just plug it into your own PC and select PC Camera. It is most likely that your PC (Windows) will search for a driver automatically (Windows 7 and above, not sure about XP) and after a minute you can test it out on the Skype.<\/p>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n
My overall experience with SJ4000+ can be described in one word – disappointment. I will be honest with you and say that in my opinion this camera is not worth its price tag. It provides great videos in 2k and full HD at 30 or 60 fps, which is its biggest advantage.<\/p>\n
Videos underwater look quite good, though I have not spend much time testing underwater performance, as I would have probably drowned.<\/p>\n
Colors on both videos and photos are quite natural looking, though the sharpness of the images is terrible. This is here SJ4000+ starts to fail. Photography. Photos are simply dreadful considering the price-tag the camera has.<\/p>\n
For some people poor quality of the photos might not be an issue, this is an action camera, for making videos, right? Well no. Images are important, especially if you want to survive on today’s the competitive market. People care about photos, especially if they pay 140$.<\/p>\n
Packaging is quite neat and I really loved the security check up code they implemented on the boxes. Huge progress on these two points.<\/p>\n
Manufacturer launched a WiFi camera without adjusting the app for this particular model, which means plenty of features were left out.<\/p>\n
Battery life could be better, and I can not understand why they didn’t include a better battery, especially since other competitors who have\u00a0 cameras in same price-range have better batteries.<\/p>\n
Design is standard, nothing new, pretty much a repack with + sign on it.<\/p>\n
Let me now answer two questions, asked at the beginning of the article.<\/p>\n
Should I upgrade from SJ4000 to SJ4000 plus? –<\/strong><\/p>\nNo. In my humble opinion existing owners of SJ4000 would not gain much considering the price. However if you do need 60 fps in your video, or want 2k, there are plenty of better and cheaper solution then the SJ4000+. This camera makes very good videos, but for its price it disappoints when it comes to images.<\/p>\n
Is it worth the money, or are these guys playing the same “lets-take-the-money-fast”<\/em> song all over again?<\/strong><\/p>\nThey are playing the same song over and over again. If they continue do produce products just to make profit, instead of satisfy the needs of their target customers, there will be no reason to buy their cameras soon. Competition has never been bigger, and SJCAM has never been in bigger crisis.<\/p>\n
I truly hopped they will create amazing cheap action camera, but they created average mid-range action cam, which has plenty of better, cheaper alternatives. If SJCAM continues to take the piss out of their products and customers, the light at the end of a tunnel is non-existent.<\/p>\n
You can also take a look at some alternatives which are cheaper, but preform better, like Xiaomi YI<\/a> or Blackview Hero 1.<\/a><\/p>\nYour questions, experiences and suggestions<\/h3>\n
Like on any other article on this site, if you have any sort of question, idea, doubt or you want to tell us about your experience of using this camera, just click the post comment button bellow and leave a reply.<\/p>\n
I would gladly update this article, once more info is available, and if significant firmware update appears. Until then, happy recording.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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