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Calculated Shard: 70 (from laksa131)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa070.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sjcam-sj8-pro-review\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sjcam-sj8-pro-review\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/sjcam-sj8-pro-review","crawl_time":1775590351,"first_indexed_time":1556287678,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,techradar!www,\/reviews\/sjcam-sj8-pro-review s443","src_root_hash":"16217831880745512870","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"SJCAM SJ8 Pro review | TechRadar","meta_descriptions":["Great value GoPro-challenger with 4K 60fps and more"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"TechRadar Verdict\nSJCAM's new flagship action camera isn't natively waterproof, but with 4K 60fps, zoom, slo-mo and a big touchscreen, it does more than enough to impress at a relatively low price.\nPros\n+\nExcels with 4K\/60 fps video\n+\nVery easy to use\n+\nLarge 2.33-inch touchscreen\n+\nLots of video options\nCons\n-\nSeparate waterproof case\n-\nShort battery on 4K mode\n-\nLacklustre Full HD 1080p modes\n-\nOnly 12MP still images\nWhy you can trust TechRadar\nWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best.\nFind out more about how we test.\nWho needs a GoPro? The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the\nYi 4K+\n(in fact, VERY like the Yi\n4K\n+), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the\nGoPro Hero7 Black\n, notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US$249.88\/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill. \nFeatures\n4K video capture up to 60fps\n6-axis image stabilization\n12MP still images in raw and JPEG\nThe headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with\nSony\nIMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom. \nIt shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation.\nFor photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector. \nImage 1 of 4\nImage Credit: TechRadar\nDesign\n2.33-inch IPS touchscreen\nRecharges via USB-C\nWeighs 90g\nThough impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include. \nElsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1\/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB. \nWhile one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button. \nGet daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\nWhat we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″\nOLED\nscreen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter. \nAs well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app. \nImage Credit: SJCAM\nPerformance\nUncluttered user interface\n6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well\n'Distortion correction' creates great photos\nThe software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless. \nThe user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing. \nOf course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25\/30\/50\/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft. \nPhotos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups. \nImage 1 of 4\n'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar\nVerdict\nThere's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. If you're looking to get into action cameras and you don't want to pay extra for the GoPro's waterproofing and voice control (and you want a larger touchscreen), the SJ8 Pro is a great value alternative. Laser-focused on producing excellent 4K 60fps, the SJ8 Pro nevertheless impresses mostly on build quality, ease of use, a bundle of accessories … and that temptingly low-ish price. \nBest action camera 2019: 10 cameras for the GoPro generation\nJamie Carter\nJamie is a freelance tech, travel and space journalist based in the UK. He’s been writing regularly for Techradar since it was launched in 2008 and also writes regularly for Forbes, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post, Sky & Telescope and the Sky At Night magazine as well as other Future titles T3, Digital Camera World, All About Space and Space.com. He also edits two of his own websites, \nTravGear.com\n and \nWhenIsTheNextEclipse.com\n that reflect his obsession with travel gear and solar eclipse travel. 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[Cameras](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras)\n\n# SJCAM SJ8 Pro review\n## Great value GoPro-challenger with 4K 60fps and more\n[Reviews](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews)\n\nBy [Jamie Carter](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/author\/jamie-carter)\n\npublished\n\nApril 26, 2019\n\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s how it works](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/about-us#section-affiliate-advertising-disclosure).\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n\n### TechRadar Verdict\nSJCAM's new flagship action camera isn't natively waterproof, but with 4K 60fps, zoom, slo-mo and a big touchscreen, it does more than enough to impress at a relatively low price.\n\n[Check Amazon](https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DSJCAM+Pro8%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtrd-us-5675250375677167413-20)\n\n[Check Walmart](https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/1943169\/565706\/9383?subId1=trd-us-1411691955756470050&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DSJCAM+Pro8)\n\n#### Pros\n- \\+\n  Excels with 4K\/60 fps video\n- \\+\n  Very easy to use\n- \\+\n  Large 2.33-inch touchscreen\n- \\+\n  Lots of video options\n\n#### Cons\n- \\-\n  Separate waterproof case\n- \\-\n  Short battery on 4K mode\n- \\-\n  Lacklustre Full HD 1080p modes\n- \\-\n  Only 12MP still images\n\nBest picks for you\n\n- [The best GoPro you can buy today, based on in-depth testing](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-gopro)\n- [Today's best action cameras, based on our in-depth testing](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-action-camera)\n- [The best 4K cameras, based on our in-depth testing](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-4k-camera)\n\nWhy you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. [Find out more about how we test.](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/how-we-test)\n\nWho needs a GoPro? The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the [Yi 4K+](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/yi-technology-4k-action-camera-review) (in fact, VERY like the Yi [4K](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/4k)\\+), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the [GoPro Hero7 Black](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/gopro-hero7-black-review), notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US\\$249.88\/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill.\n\n## Features\n- **4K video capture up to 60fps**\n- **6-axis image stabilization**\n- **12MP still images in raw and JPEG**\n\nThe headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with [Sony](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/sony) IMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom.\n\nIt shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation.\n\nFor photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector.\n\nImage 1 of 4\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9GRng4BRkMAus7GWyayTZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BbrAqnBVkjJgyZE88JbEQZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8gJ5jovZPCvdRmTmf8o4WZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n## Design\n- **2\\.33-inch IPS touchscreen**\n- **Recharges via USB-C**\n- **Weighs 90g**\n\nThough impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include.\n\nElsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1\/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB.\n\nWhile one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button.\n\nGet daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox\n\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\nWhat we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″ [OLED](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/oled) screen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter.\n\nAs well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app.\n\n![Image Credit: SJCAM](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prN45tSk4jCiqvgDag3miD.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: SJCAM\n## Performance\n- **Uncluttered user interface**\n- **6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well**\n- **'Distortion correction' creates great photos**\n\nThe software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless.\n\nThe user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing.\n\nOf course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25\/30\/50\/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft.\n\nPhotos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups.\n\nImage 1 of 4\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tRb6GEX55iXKnovpd3bnJ.jpg)\n\n'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bE7NyKyeqPj3vzewWXwUEK.jpg)\n\n'Vivid' photos have more bite. Image Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqrbkVmAzqPsXFvRgAjVcK.jpg)\n\nUncropped and the fisheye lens displays plenty of distortion. Image Credit: TechRadar\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AVLo4hcdB55YABBEShL4CK.jpg)\n\nUsing the digital zoom and distortion is correct. Image Credit: TechRadar\n## Verdict\nThere's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. If you're looking to get into action cameras and you don't want to pay extra for the GoPro's waterproofing and voice control (and you want a larger touchscreen), the SJ8 Pro is a great value alternative. 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The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the [Yi 4K+](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/yi-technology-4k-action-camera-review) (in fact, VERY like the Yi [4K](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/4k)\\+), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the [GoPro Hero7 Black](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/gopro-hero7-black-review), notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US\\$249.88\/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill.\n\n## Features\n- **4K video capture up to 60fps**\n- **6-axis image stabilization**\n- **12MP still images in raw and JPEG**\n\nThe headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with [Sony](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/sony) IMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom.\n\nIt shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation.\n\nFor photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector.\n\nImage 1 of 4\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: TechRadar\n## Design\n- **2\\.33-inch IPS touchscreen**\n- **Recharges via USB-C**\n- **Weighs 90g**\n\nThough impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include.\n\nElsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1\/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB.\n\nWhile one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button.\n\nGet daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox\n\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\n\nWhat we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″ [OLED](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/oled) screen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter.\n\nAs well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app.\n\n![Image Credit: SJCAM](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prN45tSk4jCiqvgDag3miD.jpg)\n\nImage Credit: SJCAM\n## Performance\n- **Uncluttered user interface**\n- **6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well**\n- **'Distortion correction' creates great photos**\n\nThe software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless.\n\nThe user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing.\n\nOf course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25\/30\/50\/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft.\n\nPhotos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups.\n\nImage 1 of 4\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7tRb6GEX55iXKnovpd3bnJ.jpg)\n\n'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar\n## Verdict\nThere's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. 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Boilerpipe Text	TechRadar Verdict SJCAM's new flagship action camera isn't natively waterproof, but with 4K 60fps, zoom, slo-mo and a big touchscreen, it does more than enough to impress at a relatively low price. Pros + Excels with 4K/60 fps video + Very easy to use + Large 2.33-inch touchscreen + Lots of video options Cons - Separate waterproof case - Short battery on 4K mode - Lacklustre Full HD 1080p modes - Only 12MP still images Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Who needs a GoPro? The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the Yi 4K+ (in fact, VERY like the Yi 4K +), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the GoPro Hero7 Black , notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US$249.88/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill. Features 4K video capture up to 60fps 6-axis image stabilization 12MP still images in raw and JPEG The headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with Sony IMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom. It shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation. For photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector. Image 1 of 4 Image Credit: TechRadar Design 2.33-inch IPS touchscreen Recharges via USB-C Weighs 90g Though impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include. Elsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB. While one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. What we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″ OLED screen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter. As well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app. Image Credit: SJCAM Performance Uncluttered user interface 6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well 'Distortion correction' creates great photos The software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless. The user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing. Of course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25/30/50/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft. Photos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups. Image 1 of 4 'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar Verdict There's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. If you're looking to get into action cameras and you don't want to pay extra for the GoPro's waterproofing and voice control (and you want a larger touchscreen), the SJ8 Pro is a great value alternative. Laser-focused on producing excellent 4K 60fps, the SJ8 Pro nevertheless impresses mostly on build quality, ease of use, a bundle of accessories … and that temptingly low-ish price. Best action camera 2019: 10 cameras for the GoPro generation Jamie Carter Jamie is a freelance tech, travel and space journalist based in the UK. He’s been writing regularly for Techradar since it was launched in 2008 and also writes regularly for Forbes, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post, Sky & Telescope and the Sky At Night magazine as well as other Future titles T3, Digital Camera World, All About Space and Space.com. He also edits two of his own websites, TravGear.com and WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com that reflect his obsession with travel gear and solar eclipse travel. He is the author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners (Springer, 2015),
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[Cameras](https://www.techradar.com/cameras) # SJCAM SJ8 Pro review ## Great value GoPro-challenger with 4K 60fps and more [Reviews](https://www.techradar.com/reviews) By [Jamie Carter](https://www.techradar.com/author/jamie-carter) published April 26, 2019 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Here’s how it works](https://www.techradar.com/news/about-us#section-affiliate-advertising-disclosure). ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ### TechRadar Verdict SJCAM's new flagship action camera isn't natively waterproof, but with 4K 60fps, zoom, slo-mo and a big touchscreen, it does more than enough to impress at a relatively low price. [Check Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DSJCAM+Pro8%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtrd-us-5675250375677167413-20) [Check Walmart](https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=trd-us-1411691955756470050&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DSJCAM+Pro8) #### Pros - \+ Excels with 4K/60 fps video - \+ Very easy to use - \+ Large 2.33-inch touchscreen - \+ Lots of video options #### Cons - \- Separate waterproof case - \- Short battery on 4K mode - \- Lacklustre Full HD 1080p modes - \- Only 12MP still images Best picks for you - [The best GoPro you can buy today, based on in-depth testing](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-gopro) - [Today's best action cameras, based on our in-depth testing](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-action-camera) - [The best 4K cameras, based on our in-depth testing](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-4k-camera) Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. [Find out more about how we test.](https://www.techradar.com/news/how-we-test) Who needs a GoPro? The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the [Yi 4K+](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/yi-technology-4k-action-camera-review) (in fact, VERY like the Yi [4K](https://www.techradar.com/tag/4k)\+), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the [GoPro Hero7 Black](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gopro-hero7-black-review), notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US\$249.88/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill. ## Features - 4K video capture up to 60fps - 6-axis image stabilization - 12MP still images in raw and JPEG The headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with [Sony](https://www.techradar.com/tag/sony) IMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom. It shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation. For photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector. Image 1 of 4 ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9GRng4BRkMAus7GWyayTZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BbrAqnBVkjJgyZE88JbEQZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8gJ5jovZPCvdRmTmf8o4WZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ## Design - 2\.33-inch IPS touchscreen - Recharges via USB-C - Weighs 90g Though impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include. Elsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB. While one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. What we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″ [OLED](https://www.techradar.com/tag/oled) screen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter. As well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app. ![Image Credit: SJCAM](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prN45tSk4jCiqvgDag3miD.jpg) Image Credit: SJCAM ## Performance - Uncluttered user interface - 6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well - 'Distortion correction' creates great photos** The software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless. The user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing. Of course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25/30/50/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft. Photos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups. Image 1 of 4 ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7tRb6GEX55iXKnovpd3bnJ.jpg) 'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bE7NyKyeqPj3vzewWXwUEK.jpg) 'Vivid' photos have more bite. Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kqrbkVmAzqPsXFvRgAjVcK.jpg) Uncropped and the fisheye lens displays plenty of distortion. Image Credit: TechRadar ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AVLo4hcdB55YABBEShL4CK.jpg) Using the digital zoom and distortion is correct. Image Credit: TechRadar ## Verdict There's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. If you're looking to get into action cameras and you don't want to pay extra for the GoPro's waterproofing and voice control (and you want a larger touchscreen), the SJ8 Pro is a great value alternative. 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Readable Markdown	### TechRadar Verdict SJCAM's new flagship action camera isn't natively waterproof, but with 4K 60fps, zoom, slo-mo and a big touchscreen, it does more than enough to impress at a relatively low price. #### Pros - \+ Excels with 4K/60 fps video - \+ Very easy to use - \+ Large 2.33-inch touchscreen - \+ Lots of video options #### Cons - \- Separate waterproof case - \- Short battery on 4K mode - \- Lacklustre Full HD 1080p modes - \- Only 12MP still images Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. [Find out more about how we test.](https://www.techradar.com/news/how-we-test) Who needs a GoPro? The rush to challenge the leading action camera brand has mostly consisted of cheap and cheerful products. However, like the [Yi 4K+](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/yi-technology-4k-action-camera-review) (in fact, VERY like the Yi [4K](https://www.techradar.com/tag/4k)\+), the SJCAM SJ8 Pro – SJCAM's new flagship – delivers the essential features of the [GoPro Hero7 Black](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gopro-hero7-black-review), notably 4K60fps video, but for a much more palatable price. Selling for US\$249.88/UK£219, this small, compact and easy to use action camera produces impressive videos and photos but doesn't have extras like voice control and built-in waterproofing. If you're mainly after core video quality, the SJ8 Pro might fit the bill. ## Features - 4K video capture up to 60fps - 6-axis image stabilization - 12MP still images in raw and JPEG The headline feature is surely that ability to shoot in 4K at 60 frames per second. That's GoPro-level, but there is more to the SJ8 Pro than that. Equipped with [Sony](https://www.techradar.com/tag/sony) IMX377 sensor and Ambarella H22 S85 chipset, the SJ8 Pro's fisheye lens has a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, a 170° field of view, and gets down to f2.8 aperture. It's also got a handy 8x digital zoom. It shoots video at a maximum of 4K 60fps, but can also indulge in 720p at 240fps for slo-mo, recording everything as h264 or new space-saving codec h265 MP4 files, and with 6-axis image stabilization. However, that high-grade video recording does come at a sharp cost, with the SJ8 Pro's battery lasting for only 90 minutes when it's filming in maximum quality. Even then that's with the 2.33-inch touchscreen on the back switched-off, ditto WiFi, which the SJ8Pro produces in both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz or file transfer and remote app operation. For photos, its maxes-out at 12 megapixels, the same as the Hero7 Black. The SJ8 Pro captures in raw as well as JPEG, which is a bonus. As is a handy 'car mode' that loop records, so you can use the SJ8 Pro as a dashcam. Like most gadgets in 2019, the SJ8 Pro recharges using a USB-C connector. Image 1 of 4 ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DYfbmfRVazaVCSFzTcFBgZ.jpg) Image Credit: TechRadar ## Design - 2\.33-inch IPS touchscreen - Recharges via USB-C - Weighs 90g Though impressively solid and well-made, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is not going to win any design awards. It could even be said that the soft touch black plastic-clad matchbox look that has dominated the action camera market for so long has numbered days. However, the biggest practical criticism of the pocket-friendly 62.5 x 41 x 28.8mm, 90g chassis (essentially it's a miniaturised version of SJCAM's older SJ8 Plus) is that it is not natively waterproof. To take the SJCAM SJ8 Pro down to depths of 30 m requires using a bolt-on transparent plastic case. That's a big difference to the latest GoPro models, and what's more, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's case is tricky to get on and off. What we did like was the tiny silicon rubber lens protector for everyday use, something that most manufacturers of action cameras forget to include. Elsewhere, the SJCAM SJ8 Pro is a standard design, with 1/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom next door to the battery compartment that's home to a removable 1,200mAh lithium-ion battery and a microSD card slot good for cards from 16GB-128GB. While one side hosts the standby button, the other is home to a USB-C slot for recharging the battery, and a microphone (with a second one on the front). The top of the unit houses a surprisingly large speaker alongside the shutter button. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. What we like most about the SJCAM SJ8 Pro's compact design is the way the 2.33-inch touchscreen extends to within a few millimetres of the edge of the product. There's also a tiny 0.96″ [OLED](https://www.techradar.com/tag/oled) screen on the front that displays a lot of information, including how much room is left on the microSD card, the time, and the current mode of the camera. It's handy to glance at, but its real purpose is to keep the main touchscreen on the rear clear of clutter. As well as the main product there are a few accessories in the box, including a battery, waterproof case, USB-C cable, quick-release buckle, handlebar seat post mount, and curved and flat stick-on mounts (plus two other stick-on mounts). There's also a small grey fabric pouch designed to carry the camera and a few accessories. You could also consider purchasing the SJCAM Gimbal-2, which works with the SJ8 Pro using an app. ![Image Credit: SJCAM](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prN45tSk4jCiqvgDag3miD.jpg) Image Credit: SJCAM ## Performance - Uncluttered user interface - 6-axis stabilisation works reasonably well - 'Distortion correction' creates great photos The software inside the SJ8 Pro is highly impressive, allowing really simple and intuitive operation. Considering that there are a lot of modes, that's impressive, though the grid-style menus do contain a lot of settings, so it can take a lot of presses to make a simple change. However, the sensitive 2.33-inch touchscreen helps make that reasonably painless. The user interface is similar to that found on the Yi 4K+, though SJCAM informed us that there is no relationship between the two brands. Meanwhile, the SJCAM Zone app for iOS and Android is impressively simple, and transfers media quickly over 5Ghz WiFi, but also doesn't need to be used at all; you could just as easily ignore your phone and snap away on the SJ8 Pro, and connect it to a laptop later. That's refreshing. Of course, the SJ8 Pro does its sharpest work when shooting in 4K60fps, capturing vibrant colours, though the lower resolutions are much smoother to watch back. That's no shock, but the SJ8 Pro's 6-axis stabilisation does work reasonably well, with few artefacts on show. For 4K and 1440p it's possible to shoot in 25/30/50/60fps, while dropping down to 1080p brings a 120fps, and 720p a 240fps mode for slo-mo. It's best used in bright conditions, especially if you drop down to 1080p, where things can get murky and surprisingly soft. Photos in 12MP are impressive when the sun's out, but less impressive in low-light. Choosing 'vivid' mode is essential since 'flat' photos appear very washed-out, though just as important is where you stand and how much you zoom in. Although it has a fixed focus lens as do all action cameras of this type, very few have the 8x digital zoom that the SJ8 Pro is equipped with. It may not sound like a must-have feature, but it does enable the SJ8 Pro to get around the limitations of its fisheye lens very nicely. For example, though that fisheye lens is great for getting buildings into your shot without moving, anything close to the edges of the frame tends to be horribly curved. However, a clever ‘distortion correction’ mode auto-zooms in slightly and creates straight lines. That mode works really well with close-ups. Image 1 of 4 ![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7tRb6GEX55iXKnovpd3bnJ.jpg) 'Flat' photos appear washed out. Image Credit: TechRadar ## Verdict There's no denying that the SJCAM has come up with something special here. If you're looking to get into action cameras and you don't want to pay extra for the GoPro's waterproofing and voice control (and you want a larger touchscreen), the SJ8 Pro is a great value alternative. Laser-focused on producing excellent 4K 60fps, the SJ8 Pro nevertheless impresses mostly on build quality, ease of use, a bundle of accessories … and that temptingly low-ish price. - [Best action camera 2019: 10 cameras for the GoPro generation](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-action-camera) ![Jamie Carter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLzBNi9mMEC7WLawNUzhth.jpg) [Jamie Carter](https://www.techradar.com/author/jamie-carter) Jamie is a freelance tech, travel and space journalist based in the UK. He’s been writing regularly for Techradar since it was launched in 2008 and also writes regularly for Forbes, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post, Sky & Telescope and the Sky At Night magazine as well as other Future titles T3, Digital Camera World, All About Space and Space.com. He also edits two of his own websites, [TravGear.com](http://travgear.com/) and [WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com](http://whenisthenexteclipse.com/) that reflect his obsession with travel gear and solar eclipse travel. He is the author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners (Springer, 2015),
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