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SJCAM SJ5000X Elite

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
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3 stars
14 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
When looking at the budget action camera market there are few brands that stand out from the crowd. SJCAM is one of them. The company has built up a reputation for delivering quality action cameras at attractive price points and, most importantly, that can hold their own when pitted against premium rivals. It is no wonder that so many folks recommend them.Read more
The combination of 4K video and a bargain price point makes the SJ5000X look very tempting indeedRead more
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Pros

  • Photos contained additional detail versus videos and generally looked pleasant
  • the variety of options and capabilities of this affordable little camera
  • colors are vibrant

Cons

  • Onboard Wi-Fi capabilities are limited
  • to its mount is not inconspicuous and is clearly visible
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Key specs

  • 170 °
  • yes
  • 2 in
  • LCD
  • CMOS
  • 12 Mpx

SJCAM SJ5000X Elite - Pros & Cons

SJCAM SJ5000X Elite

Pros

  • Photos contained additional detail versus videos and generally looked pleasant
  • the variety of options and capabilities of this affordable little camera
  • colors are vibrant
  • contrast is good
  • The camera is easy to use and the quality of the image taken under water is great
  • The picture quality is good and it has some good features
  • colours and quality are also great
  • Picture quality is brilliant even umderwater
  • The settings menu is easy to navigate and the settings themselves are easy to understand
  • the videos look really good with these settings
  • Colors are very neatly looking and improved significantly compared to

Cons

  • Onboard Wi-Fi capabilities are limited
  • to its mount is not inconspicuous and is clearly visible
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • plastic material used in the mount became brittle in summer heat
  • faulty cam back to manufacturer to repair
  • The quality is extremely poor for some reason
  • Slow motion The camera will automatically create a slow motion clip
  • Novatek 96660 chip is not capable of that
  • the battery life
  • hardly an hour at that resolution
  • SJ5000X does not compatible with any SJCAM remote itself

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SJCAM SJ5000X Elite - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Digital zoom4.0 x
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Image resolution1920 x 1080 1280 x 960 640 x 480 3648 x 2736 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536
Maximum resolution (stills)4032 x 3024 px
Continuous shootingyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
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Dimensions
Weight2.36 oz
Width0.98 in
Height1.69 in
Depth2.4 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity900.0 mAh
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Other features
GPSyes
Bike mountyes
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
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Image
Image ratio W:H16:9
Field of view170.0 °
Supported image file formatsJPG
White balance modesAuto
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
Screen size2.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1440
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Grey
Type of protectionWater resistant
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
Mini HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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