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GoPro HERO Action Camera
GoPro HERO
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GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO5
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GoPro HERO6 Black Edition Action Camera
GoPro HERO6 Black Edition
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Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
Xiaomi Yi 4K
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Editiorial reviews
19
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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29
4.5 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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18
4.4 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
62 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
A follow-up to its surprisingly good sub-$100, full-HD action cam, the YI 4K might just be the best budget camera you can buy.Read more
There is no doubt to say that GoPro is leader among all action camera producers.In this article, we will review the Xiaomi Yi 4K action camera in depth.Read more
The YI 4K Action Camera is an affordable action camera, featuring 4K video recording at 30fps and a 12 megapixel Sony sensor. Can it compete with the likes of the more expensive GoPro Hero camera? Find out by reading our YI 4K Action Camera review...Read more
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User rating
61
3.7 out of 5
61 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
34
4.2 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
44
3.9 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Sensor

Effective pixels10.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image processor
N/A
N/A
GP1
N/A

Image

Image ratio W:H16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
N/A
Supported image file formats
N/A
  • JPG
  • RAW
RAW
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesno
Screen size2.0 in2.0 in2.0 in
N/A
Screen technologyLCDLCDLCD
N/A
Touch screenyesyesyes
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
nono
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions1920.0 px
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1440
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1440
  • 3840 x 2160
1920.0 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
H.264
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • HEVC
  • MP4
H.264
Supported video modes1080p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 2160p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 2160p
1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
N/A
3D recordingno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps240.0 fps240.0 fps60.0 fps
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
60.0 Mbps
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
BlackBlackBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Splash proof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
N/A
Waterproof up to101010
N/A

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
microSD
microSD
SD
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
N/A
N/A
64.0 GB
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
USB connector typeMini-USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyesno
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
11
N/A
NFC
N/A
noyesyes
Supported WiFi types
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
N/A

Other features

GPSnoyesyesno
Voice controlyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Night mode
N/A
yesyes
N/A

Often compared with GoPro HERO

GoPro HERO Action Camera
BearDevil Black
GoProHERO
BearDevilBlack
GoPro HERO Action Camera
RunCam 5
GoProHERO
RunCam5
GoPro HERO Action Camera
GoPro HERO5
GoProHERO
GoProHERO5
GoPro HERO Action Camera
RunCam 2
GoProHERO
RunCam2
GoPro HERO Action Camera
GoPro HERO 3
GoProHERO
GoProHERO 3
GoPro HERO Action Camera
Xiaomi Yi 4K
GoProHERO
XiaomiYi 4K
GoPro HERO Action Camera
GoPro HERO7
GoProHERO
GoProHERO7
GoPro HERO Action Camera
DJI Osmo Action
GoProHERO
DJIOsmo Action

Often compared with GoPro HERO5

GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO7
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO7
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO6 Black Edition
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO6 Black Edition
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO4 Session
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO4 Session
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO+
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO+
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
Xiaomi Yi 4K
GoProHERO5
XiaomiYi 4K
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
GoPro HERO5 Session
GoProHERO5
GoProHERO5 Session
GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
BearDevil Black
GoProHERO5
BearDevilBlack

Often compared with GoPro HERO6 Black Edition

GoPro HERO6 Black Edition Action Camera
GoPro HERO5
GoProHERO6 Black Edition
GoProHERO5
GoPro HERO6 Black Edition Action Camera
GoPro HERO7
GoProHERO6 Black Edition
GoProHERO7
GoPro HERO6 Black Edition Action Camera
GoPro HERO7 Black Edition
GoProHERO6 Black Edition
GoProHERO7 Black Edition

Often compared with Xiaomi Yi 4K

Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
GoPro HERO5
XiaomiYi 4K
GoProHERO5
Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
GoPro HERO
XiaomiYi 4K
GoProHERO
Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
GoPro HERO7
XiaomiYi 4K
GoProHERO7
Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera
Xiaomi Yi
XiaomiYi 4K
XiaomiYi