Budget Action Cam Showdown: GoPro Hero (Full Review) vs SJ4000

[@Techmoan]

I just thought I'd comment first, so no one feels the need to write "First", so now you can just relax and watch the video.

[@XSpt1]

Second

[@WhatsIvanDoing]

Damn

[@WhatsIvanDoing]

I may have not said first.. But thank you! ! Well needed video and samples.

[@svenvandekamp794]

Third

[@iirmantass3]

Will you review SJ5000?

[@Jerbod2]

I keep noticing how proper you are handling the comments that people will be writing in advance, at first you were quick to answer the most frequently asked questions, and now you're really integrating every kind of silly question someone could think of into the video so they won't be asked. That's what I call listening to your audience. I couldn't help but smile when you showed your DIY wobble-machine, brilliant. Cheers Mat, enjoy your sunday.

[@Techmoan]

Manny Calavera The problem with leaving things to the questions is that they get asked over and over again. I stop answering the questions after they've been asked multiple times but then I get concerned that people think I'm being ignorant....but I just have a life to get back to. Glad you liked the wobble machine - I'm not sure what it proved in the end, but it was fun anyway.

[@Jerbod2]

Well the thing is that with bigger KZbin channels (like yours is becoming) eventually the content creator usually stops listening to the comments or even reading them in the first place. That's the moment they lose touch with their subscribers/viewers which in term leads to people being less interested. I've seen it all, been in almost any situation here on KZbin now, except the creation side.

[@RussWWFC]

I've never understood fan boys. After shelling out a ton of dosh on things, I am equally liable to criticise it as praise it. I love all my Apple stuff, but I am well aware that some things worked better for me on Android, and that my Mac will never be as good at gaming as a PC But overall they work for me, I just enjoy using them rather than going round trying to sell them to people

[@Techmoan]

Russell Cox Well said that man.

[@JaxsonNZ]

Techmoan Agreed. Where two devices offer the exact same content then by all means go nuts, but very often the comparisons are about two devices that are actually quite different. With this review I was glad to see two devices that are relatively similarly pitched. They are genuine competitors, which makes for a very well deserved review.

[@gustav901]

People don't like to be wrong, and since they made a choice when the bought something then they wouldn't like their choice to have been a bad one.

[@albertomartinsen3357]

Tomteluva Right and agree ;). It's called cognitive dissonance, and is well known by psychologists and used by advertisers too :(

[@Bicketybam68]

Tomteluva So true, they want to feel good about their own purchase and not feel like an idiot for buying an inferior product (if it is) so they then defend the product against any (perceived) attackers. Ultimately they are doing a disservice to both themselves and the product as then the companies that create the product don't get any criticism and they don't know what needs to be fixed or improved in future versions (or at the very least get a muddled version of good and bad comments).

[@tarche2]

Hi Techmoan. Another cracking video. One thing you have left out is the SJ4000 the settings are fully adjustable so exposure settings can be adjusted which I don't think is possible on the gopro. I found by changing these settings, I managed to increase the warmth and improve exposure on my Sj whilst retaining the quality. Keep up the great reviews and comparisons.

[@SilverShamrock4]

What a profound and detailed review. It really had a big influence on my purchasing decision (went for the gopro by the way !). Thanks for spending so much time.

[@Techmoan]

SilverShamrock4 You're welcome - if I can help make someone choose the most suitable device for them, I'm happy.

[@ItsTheJackpot]

SilverShamrock4 I think I will go for the GoPro too. The SJ4000 is sharp, but the footage is way too blue...

[@urbanfireblade]

Always great comparison videos, people forget and disregard the early version GoPro's, getting caught up in the specs rather than what they actually need out of a action camera, for £99 now, the GoPro looks fine for use as a daily helmet or bike/motorbike cam, next best for your money is the GoPro 3+ Silver at £199, but then it's another £100 so different league.

[@JulienNeel]

I have to say, I watch your videos as much for the info as I do for your cynical humor. Great channel!

[@JammyBandStudios]

Thank you for this review, its a very commonly requested video! I bought the SJ4000 after watching your review and can say I very much like it. With the comparison of these two cameras, its clear the actual footage quality is better on the GoPro, but the SJ4000 has better physical and practical features such as the removable battery and case, and the screen on the back. But as you said, you wouldn't go wrong with either because they are both very good budget action cameras.

[@uzeirgamazsi721]

MY HERO IS DESTROYED BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE CAMERA CAN COMEOUT AND I USE FORK TO GET IT OUT ;(

[@uzeirgamazsi721]

+blasted Its alright because i was 11 back then and i dont know how go pro worka

[@movieshorts5933]

+uzeir gamazsi what happened after u took it out

[@uzeirgamazsi721]

the back is cut open

[@Coolkiller4mc]

+uzeir gamazsi sorry but I laughed.

[@RBPSvideos]

+uzeir gamazsi haha u suck

[@acvillator]

I've seen a few other reviews and I gotta say to you; bravo!!! Your in-house reviews and tests shots from all kinds of conditions is exactly what I wanted to see in a comparison review. I'm the Chief Photographer of a television station from across the pond, and after seeing this review, you've made me push for a cheaper alternative to the GoPro! Thanks mate!

[@ZeeshanAbuRayyan]

Hiya Techmoan: been following for a while now and seen a lot of reviews. I believe your channels is the best when it comes to honest and unbiased reviews. I note which you some time fail to mention (not your fault as you don't seem to be in the hobby) is that these cams are ever so popular with quadcopter/R/C enthusiasts. The extra wide mode may not seem useful on the field but in the air, it is really great feature to have if one wants to capture a wide angle scenic view. So next time you do a cam review, try and put yourself in R/C enthusiast shoes esp when reviewing wide angle and similar option that may not be that useful for folks who are going to use the cam grounded. Keep up the great work!

[@Techmoan]

Zeeshan AbuRayyan my problem was that extra wide mode distorted the video and made it unwatchable. I didn't think it would be any use for anyone, whatever their hobby.

[@ChrisChronos]

Techmoan On the hero 3 + black I almost exclusively use the superwide mode when it is strapped to a helmet or my chest. I agree that it would be pointless walking around using it as a normal camera, but for POV for seeing what is on the left and right of you (in a race for example), it's definitely a great mode.

[@majoomusic]

Techmoan Its pretty good for skating, the extra field of view makes its easier to capture the hole body, and its looks pretty cool too :-)

[@Evou224]

***** Or....you could get this that isnt restricted to one case that if you break your screwed, dont be a fanboy m8

[@ash-lee-lmb3045]

The best part of this review was in the comparison in the exposure of the 2 cams. Very informative

[@BigRedStringings]

You should make a video comparing the Hero 3 White and the budget Hero as you already have them both, and they're very closely priced.

[@greenfamily19]

Very informative review and based on this I went for the SJ4000 (at least it claims to be one) off ebay for an amazing £18 ($27) delivered, whereas the Go Pro was more like £94 ($143). I think the Go-Pro has the edge, but it's no way 5 times better based on price. Very nice set of accessories with the SJ4000 so I can attach to my bike and helmet and appear solidly made. Very pleased with the results so far.

[@wtfMYRONL]

you can get 2 SJ4000's for the same price as 1 GoPro and with 2 you can buy the 3D case and shoot in 3D.. Also you can see what you're shooting through your mobile phone or the LCD screen. GoPro you just have to hope you're getting the shot you want

[@wtfMYRONL]

or you can buy 2 and use 1 as a dashCam - or you can buy 1 and use the money saved to take wifey out for Dinner and then you can use the camera to record something worth recording :-)

[@o.der_moralprediger.o1732]

+wtfMYRON So i have two times bad quality? No, thanks. :D

[@Royvdl]

+o.Der_Moralprediger.o the only thing that is better on the gopro is the fact that is has actual 60fps on 720 and better light processing. The SJ4000 is actually sharper in image.

[@o.der_moralprediger.o1732]

Roy van der Lee Yes, but for me light processing is very important. When you wear an action cam on your head for example it happens often, that you watch in the direction, from where the sun light is coming. When i use my camcorder, i never would film this direction, cause the whole picture is dark then, but with an action cam you can not choose everytime, which direction you record..So it's okay for me, when the picture is less sharper, but has a better light processing and better color reproduction..

[@moallan7040]

exactly why im not getting that normal hero. stuck in housing no replacement batterys and lack of wifi! im going with the hero 3 silver + mainly to take out of housing replace batterys and use the app

[@paleolife]

I bought a SJ4000 wifi after watching your reviews and so far I am very happy with it. Thank you very much! It has great video quality, and i haven't notice a problem yet. Everything works as it should be.

[@DscheksnMusik]

Perfect Review. Ignore the Trolls and Kids. Thank you for your Videos.

[@Techmoan]

+Dscheksn Musik Thanks for the positive words.

[@luisl1570]

Very comprehensive comparison on both cameras. Best review ever! Good job, Techmoan!

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Dude you're on youtube. Logic doesn't exist here.

[@djowdjow6473]

no only insults and twerk vines

[@halsalahi9844]

the best ever review, i was about to buy SJ4000 but not anymore definitely will buy GoPro for my extreme trip . i loved your review because it shows about the two cameras and shows the beauty of Manchester in the same time. Thank you

[@Loufadorosssss]

Buy SJ4000 , support the dark side , may the force be with you

[@ninjaskiilikekfc]

lol star wars reference

[@bolttracks]

+иιиʝαѕкι lol yea no shit sherlock :D

[@aardbeigamer5566]

i buyed one

[@greekonmoto4393]

Check my videos if you want to see the quality :D Sometimes it is blocky because of youtube , the original videos are very clear though.

[@samgerland6087]

Bought one for my salmon fishing adventures :D

[@deviantpixelsstudio9965]

Love your reviews, really in depth!

[@Aartwood]

I like the idea of the hero, but as I own a hero 2 and a hero 3black+, I know that the cases suck! My hero 2 is on it's 5th case, and my hero 3 is on it's 3rd, the clips on the top hold too much pressure which then weakens the plastic and eventually snaps off. I've had two replacement cases from gopro them selfs and they just send them out like they expect it! I WAS excited for the budget version, not anymore, great video buddy, saving many many people money. Also I film using super wide angle as I film in 3rd person, that alone justifies the price of the hero 3 for me ;) go have a gander if you fancy seeing it ;)

[@wanoman99]

What do you use it for? Target practice? :D but seriously how do you break them like that? Do you do extreme sports with it?

[@Aartwood]

Kind off lol I use them for paintballing, but that's not where the problem lays, as they are very rarely hit. It's normally random when after a trip filming I open the case as you normally would and then snap, the plastic bit holding the metal hinge just snaps off :)

[@gustav901]

Aartwood The 3 or 3+? I know they changed the chase for 3+ (backwards compatible) so I don't know if it's better in that regard but it seems better when it comes to not breaking your fingers trying to get it opened.

[@craigwoodhams6778]

The 3+ black edition :) has the newer clamp yes.

[@itsalexclark]

review the canon vixia mini X please :)

[@phire]

Fantastic review! Thank you.

[@osprey02]

Purchased the hero and my main thought was so when the battery dies(wears out) throw away the camera ???And no viewing screen..I don't think I have ever had a rechargeable battery that didn't eventually wear out and not hold a charge...

[@MikkoHaavisto1]

The sharpness comparison is unfair because the gopro has a wider angle. You had to digitally zoom the gopro picture more, which decreases sharpness. Camera tests would have been fair if you took the gopro image from closer to the subject so that both cameras had the same view.

[@Techmoan]

+Mikko Haavisto buy whichever camera you want. I have no horse in this race.

[@MikkoHaavisto1]

Techmoan Neither do I, just wanted to point it out. I'm definitely not a GoPro fan. Actually I'm more interested in Ricoh WG-M1, which seems to be the best bang for buck nowadays.

[@PatrickDempseyG]

+Mikko Haavisto wider angle doesnt have anything to do with the sharpness from what ever distance. gopro just has a wider view.. its like taking a movie that is widescreen and playing it on a tv that isnt widescreen. the quality should still be the same correct? "its not fair to compair. you should allow gopro to have a handicap" is all i heard.

[@MikkoHaavisto1]

Patrick Dempsey You don't know what you are talking about. Maybe study photography a bit so you can understand my argument better? I'm talking about the sharpness comparison at 12:44 I actually hate brands that use a lot of money on marketing like Beats, Gopro or Apple. But I still want the comparisons to be unbiased.

[@PatrickDempseyG]

Mikko Haavisto Look. First off by saying I have no idea what i'm talking about you have already decided you know more about me than you actually do. Second. If you want a fair comparison you have to have a proper neutral. That is simple scientific method. By being at the exact same spot zooming into the exact same object to have the object visible in the exact same perspective IS in fact neutral. With this said I would say the comparison IS completely fair. please study science a bit so you can understand my argument better?

[@KulturalnyWilk]

13:00 You can achieve the same sharpness with effects on postproduction. SJ4000 seems to be doing artificial sharpening while recording. The outcome looks the same as manually modified in video editor by applying sharpening effect.

[@AspieThinker]

Wow the grammar in those comments at the beginning is shocking..

[@BAMBI_THE_DAK_KING]

oh hello there AspieThinker so are you considering buying this camera for your motovlogs or? because i dont think it would work out that great because you cant plug in a microfone...

[@AspieThinker]

Nah not this camera.

[@BAMBI_THE_DAK_KING]

AspieThinker oh alright

[@papi139]

This was by far the best most detailed review and I appreciate it.

[@khaled6100]

You took too much time and effort to make this video . Respect

[@AjitV]

Greetings from India .... You know what ? Yours is one of the BEST REVIEWS I have seen available on KZbin - Precise and concise (Right to the point) - Covered every aspects in a short time ..... even appreciate your choice of words - Justifications for both the camera .. Even took the pains to explain the wobbliness n changing positions of the camera to be impartial - No Boring music or "I" "me" or "we" thats seen even in most professional videos. Overall AMAZING REVIEW ... worth every second I watched it. wish I could review like you Hitting a like and subscribing to your channel.

[@Ferda1964]

I prefer the look of GoPro

[@PatrickDempseyG]

+Gunther Berghof "i like that sports team because they have a cool looking jersey" LOL logic

[@DreiGuapo]

Kluk the type of nigga to buy an iPhone because of the looks.

[@dave20thmay]

Thanks for all your work and clear no beating round the bush voice. Not like some reviewers, which may include myself, where they switch on the camera and then think, what they are going to say. I've had such great results from my Mobius 1080, that even though I now own a Hero3+ Black, I often have to check, while editing, which I'd used, the mobius is so good and I would not have known about that, if I'd not seen it on Techmoan

[@Techmoan]

dave20thmay Well I'm glad that I've done some good - as well as help some people to avoid a few dodgy products.

[@bbcasting]

Good review. p.s. - I like tacos.

[@tod4y]

Hi! Ive just seen on SJCAM official page that SJ5000 is been pre-saled. In two versions even.

[@Eastnystunna]

I guess gopro paid you huh?

[@Techmoan]

me4twelve guess again.

[@Eastnystunna]

Techmoan I mean it sounds legit but I was hearing more good about the gopro than anything else. Honestly. Overall it was a good review.

[@Techmoan]

me4twelve I've reviewed cameras from many manufacturers, my favourite all purpose action camera are from Sony, but for a helmet camera I use the Drift Stealth 2. The best gopro shaped budget camera I've tested recently is the the Dazzne P2.

[@chuckymorgan1613]

+me4twelve you just told a truth,there is many guys do a review for money,which is captive of the money.

[@luicide101]

+Techmoan In your opinion do you feel like the dazzne p2 is a better helmet cam then the sj4000? Do you have have a comparison on the 2.

[@bglehmkuhl]

And I'm not entirely sure because I haven't researched it at all, but I think the superview mode is probably more for underwater use. Where the top and bottom of what you're seeing becomes more relevant, IE, the ocean bottom, and the top of a reef, perhaps.

[@aeromaker_fpv]

SJ4000 all the way, dont waste your money on a gopro!

[@birdie399]

Excellent review including some detailed tests. Your review is well balanced without any obvious bias. Thanks.

Best review I have seen in a while. Really clear, showing all the details. Thanks alot!

[@TempestualMusic]

I appreciate the honesty you show in your reviews, great videos!

[@Andreyshunt]

my Gopro 4 black makes a thumping sound when recording with my iPhone app anybody else have the same problem please reply thanks

[@sumfinsfishy773]

just decided to buy an portable digital recorder for my fishing ventures therefore I been doing my research on what's out there that's suitable to my needs and your comparison helped me decide, thanks. The Gopro is exactly what I need and am looking for.

[@Lee-70ish]

Something I have discovered guys The Hero basic model does not have a split hinge on the rear door so wont take the thin back up line on leashes as can all the other GoPro models.

[@miragegp]

From motorcycle rider to another - white rubbery insert is not to protect camera from unclipping but to stop rattling (audible in your video) in the bracket. Great comparison test, I'm going to get myself one more GoPro - Black this time.

[@tuberyou1000]

Your reviews are brilliant and very helpful. I have learnt a few things I didn't know before. Keep up the good work.

[@locouk]

Disappointing with the GP battery being in the camera for life, I wasn't aware the case was fixed too. I think the GP compares equally well to the Möbius, except the möbius has no case and you can't change the settings on the hoof.

[@TheMidwestPiper]

I sure do miss poor old England. I love watching just for the driving parts alone. Thanks

[@archietrueman2402]

I'm probably getting the SJ4000 sometime soon so this review was very helpful

[@oldManLoo]

Totally agree with your argument. Nothing wrong with comparing the two budget range cameras.

[@Dagnatic]

I'd love to see you do a comparison of the best cameras these companies have to offer. Drift VS GoPro VS Contour VS Sony. I know you have video's on most of these cameras already, but the comparison between the four would be great.

[@00ice99]

i think your reviews are the best ones on youtube... i watched every video you posted even im not interessted in. like that boring cassette players in a time whith wifi an mp3 :D thanks from germany

[@blueknowz]

thank you for a great and informative vid. was about to pay £370 for the gopro top of the range camera but after watching your review of the cheaper version it does all I need, just bought the £100 gopro, thanks again you just saved me £270...

[@GT5Player]

I got both of em and I love em. I usually use them for track days (AutoX, time attack & drag racing) and they are pretty good. Thanks for this review Tech dude!

[@varunadesilva2930]

What a great review, This is the First time I have watched one of your reviews & What can I say 10/10. I thought putting 2 cameras on the tape deck was brilliant to give viewers vibration analyzers. You have taken lot of consideration of it's features to demonstrate all it's capabilities. Thanks for shearing. keep up.

[@Lampofilm]

Thanks for a great review. I bought the sj4000 and was very happy with it. !!! Are you or could you do a review of the sj5000. There are so many fakes out there and would like to know where to buy from a sj5000. are if someone knows here on this forum. I assume the sj5000 is better. and why is there so many different versions of the sj5000 from different companies? Just curious to know what is the best. thanks so much and please make more videos, can't wait for a new one.

[@Lampofilm]

is the www.sjcam.com/ a good place to buy from, or what ebay seller. here is a link to the sj5000 www.sjcam.com/home/29-sjcam-sj5000-plus-ambarella-a7ls75-1080p-60fps-sport-action-camera.html

[@910tho]

Every product review on KZbin should be held to this standard! #Techmoan you are officially the ReviewMaster!

[@ben7k]

Thanks for the review and comparison. If anything the SJ4000 footage looks a little bit too sharp for my liking. It seems that at this price point it's all about compromise. You just have to pick the features you absolutely need and try to ignore any shortcomings.

[@Drumlne12]

Great review! I enjoyed how thorough you were in your review and testing. Keep up the good work!

[@batfalcononyoutube]

Exceptional review on both cameras. I always thought that SJ is at the same level as GoPro! For my use, the option to see what you get, before you hit the record button is a must. WiFi is another plus IMHO

[@BmanB73]

What a thorough and objective review Techmoan. I received the GoPro Hero as a Xmas gift from my wife and feel she made a good investment (unless I kill myself trying to be heroic). Thanks!

[@terminalgraphicsHD]

Hi techmoan I have watched all of your videos, because quite frankly your the only youtuber I can understand! Now that the new gopros are out the older ones have dropped in price significantly! It would be really help a lot of people if you could review the gopro hero 3+ silver edition at only £189 it's defiantly not the most expensive camera you have reviewed thanks

[@RobAldred]

Great review as always. Image quality and consistency is most important in an action camera imho. The the gopro gets my vote given its superior handling of changes in lighting you demonstrated.

[@bmwmsport11]

Pretty much you get what you pay for. My options were either a refurb hero 3 silver, new hero+, or SJ4000. Since I'm just using this to play around with I don't really care for having the perfect camera. If it works it's going to be the one for me. It's about $80 for a new SJAM SJ4000 (original spec) plus Micro SD card and a suction mount/selfie stick(these are not included). The suction mount/stick is optional but the micro sd card is a must since there isn't internal storage.

[@JaianMusic]

Can someone please tell me which has a better sound the gopro for the sj?

[@MrDiddyDonut]

Hi techmoan! I chose to get the gopro and I think its amazing! The low light is not as good but the superview seems to be better then normal 720p in my tests, overall, fantastic. The one problem I have is that I don't know what to use it for! But it seems simple to use, especially with the quick start.

[@MatZacharis]

Finally!!! I've been waiting for somebody to do this review!

[@trr2051]

I love my sjcam sj4000 wifi. the only problem i found is that the auto white balance is not very good. if you pre-select a white balance option it transitions light really well, and you can also change color options to get more vibrant colors.

[@Kidsonss]

Many thanks from a person comtemplating the purchase of an action camera - much appreciated

[@Steamz23]

Nice video. Had a dashcam for a couple months but I was sick to death of the mount constantly falling off while driving. Ordered the basic GoPro and I'm waiting on it, looking forward to it after seeing this review you made. One thing I'm not looking forward to is trying to find a good mount view due to the lack of screen. Still a great toy to take out on trips apart from just using it with driving though.

[@MrDiddyDonut]

I've been waiting for this for a long time, thank you techmoan!

[@Na2gumiBlogspot]

GoPro all the way. It simply is the better ACTION camera. Great and unbiased review!

[@tripsadelica]

I'd love for you to compare the cheapest GoPro with a Chinese cheapy like the Eken H9 because you are an unbiased reviewer, unlike the fan boys for various brands.

[@LordTwaddle]

The other bonus for the GoPro is the massive amount of mounts, brackets, poles, arms and other means of attaching it to things. It's far more versatile.

[@camsoftstudios4939]

the sj4000 fits gopro mounts

[@LordTwaddle]

That's a little bit of a ripoff isn't it?

[@camsoftstudios4939]

Lord Twaddle I have an sj4000 and find it very useful. I use it for Flying and Gliding and it has performed *very* well. I find that the gopro mount compatibility very useful. I can easily find mounts for it just by searching *gopro mount*

[@LordTwaddle]

Doesn't escape the fact it's a ripoff. Much like those fake iPhones you see that look exactly like one, work like it (only slightly worse) and cost half as much

[@indaba1960]

Lord Twaddle Sorry and respectfully I don't agree. I have a couple of Canon SLR bodies and you can fit an Arca Swiss mounting plate on them (to put them on a tripod) - that does not mean that they are rip offs of the Arca Swiss camera does it - just that someone was clever and realised that it was one thing less that they had to design.

[@Blaylock1988]

I'm so glad you did this video! I've been considering buying the new Hero because its so much cheaper than previous GoPros but still GoPro quality. It would be my first action camera.

[@MalcolmRowley]

Thank you for your review. Really great. You give a clear pro and con. Regarding the GoPro wide angle, I think you are biased. The only motion cam you do is on a motorcycle. And the SJ4000 looks better than the GoPro as the GoPro shows too much sky and street. Many of us record ridiculous thing that normal upstanding folks such as yourself wouldn't be interested in; skateboarding, bungee jumping, stupid stunts off the neighbor's trampoline, etc. The super-wide of the GoPro is preferred for these applications. Other than that, I think you are spot on. Keep up the great reviews and, again, thanks!

[@sunstyle52]

Well in all honestly these cameras are for all those ridiculous things you just listed lol

[@kdanagger6894]

Looks like the GoPro does not apply any artificial sharpening to the image, but the SJ4000 clearly does. Also, the GoPro FOV is wider, so the sharpness comparison at about 13:00 into the video isn't comparing apples with apples. I see nothing to indicate that the GoPro optics are inferior in any way. If you want to artificially sharpen the GoPro video, that can be done in most video editing software. The wider dynamic range and much better exposure control on the GoPro make it clear that it is a MUCH better camera! It's also clear that the GoPro produces less "Jello" effect than the SJ4000. That's something very important to people who put them on RC multi-rotors - where there is always some level of vibration.

[@OrcaGT]

Nice comparison mate. Is it just me or does SuperView look horrible though? I can't think of what situation I'd want to record footage like that...

[@JaxsonNZ]

The suggestions I've seen have been say snorkelling, where you want a wide field of view, but you also want the content in the middle to quite prominent and in the correct aspect ratio proportions. The bit around the side is not as important. Architecture shots such as the ones presented here are not really the intended use of the 'feature' in my opinion. I don't know if I'd be game to try it, but yeah I can see a potential use.

[@saautomotive9531]

I'm subbed to your channel 😁😁

[@JayKay4540]

Put gopro on your bike's tail pointing at you

[@NitroRC]

I really liked the Superwide mode or what it was called I think it looks like your sitting right on you handelbar.

[@JamesClark76]

I have a SJ4000 and I think its an amazing little camera for the money. Looking at the differences here I would definitely go for the SJ4000 every time, I prefer the sharpness over the gopro.

[@oo3TV]

Quality is one thing, Story telling is everything. GoPro Hero is all you need, I have a few videos that I shot with my Hero.

[@onthebike955]

I have Tracer SJ 4000 and I doesn't allow to change video bitrate so video files are huge despite resolution selected which makes them useless to archive and store.

[@JustLearning]

I got a good deal at Costco (a membership store for a GoPro Hero3 Silver for only $199! It came with two batteries and a dual battery charger as well as two thingys for flat and curved surface and the housing. I also had just bought the SJcam M10. After looking at the video of both I found the GoPro video not as sharp or as vivid as the SJcam M10 that cost me half as much! I returned the GoPro (I did so much want to have a GoPro) and got a SJcam SJ4000 and had money left over. Their was a DIY fix for the GoPro online but I was not brave enough to do it and in any case it would only fix the sharpness and not the saturation.I can still see a GoPro in my future but will wait until they get their focus fixed.

[@MindBlowerWTF]

This wifi and screen would be helpful and it is sharper, but it get's lost in the terrain/sky situation which will be 95% of my shots, so I think I will get GoPro Hero from their site.

[@kevinlee5690]

thanks for the review, handwork and feedback. keep it up!

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

Hmm, I'm not sure which I like better. I prefer the image sharpness of the SJ4000, but I don't like the way it handles different light exposures. Whereas I love how easily the GoPro deals with different levels of light - and how bright it is in outdoor settings like when you were walking past the shops - but I don't like how soft the images are. Nor do I like the idea of having to dump the entire camera if those "legs" snap.

[@Exacom98]

The SJ is most likely to be sharper because the field of view aka the zoom of the GoPro is wider and thus leads to less resolution if you crop out the same spot of the two cameras.

[@DreiGuapo]

The Gopro is blurrier in low light. Also I just bought the SJ4000 with wifi on amazon for £20 on amazon!! look it up its the lightdow ld6000 wifi.

[@TheBGBstudio]

Another good review young Manchurian man, tell 'em how it is. I have a go pro and contour and happy with both but always good to get a top notch review mr now then, now then our kid!

[@thelastdruidofscotland]

bang on review, having used both I know the gopro image is slightly better, just to add, I spent £38.99 on the sjcam, thats pocket money for a sports cam, they also released firmware updates for both versions, vo1, and vo2, although be aware that camera performance actually degrades with the vo1 update, all fine if you have the original vo2 version of the cam, the 2014 update fixes a lot of issues, although the blue tone and darkness still affects the picture, its a bit better, but still not as good as the gopro, although I will say this, spending £95 on a cut down gopro does not make sense, in comparison to whats out there, even sjcam sell wifi versions of both the sj4000 and sj5000 for less than the basic gopro, and if your an average joe just looking for a decent 1080p camera with ALL the things, get an sjcam for half the money and learn the craft of action cams, you get all the mounts you will ever need, and a few features that kick ass, like the colour lcd screens, removable battery, micro HDMI and USB streaming, a decen wifi app, and it lets you play around, and see what you actually need in an action cam, without spending 100's finding out you may have bought the wrong model, once your more informed, then you can make an investment in the right action cam for you, as even a decent gopro will set you back over £300 for the latest version, and some of the more specialist brands with anti vibration lenses and 4k chips can cost well over £700

[@MicroRCFiend]

Excellent round up and comparison Mr Techmoan, go pro takes it with overall image/exposure quality but that sj4000 is quite a bargain and I have 2 because of it. What the heli were they thinking when they made the gopro case permanent, silly sausages

[@robertroberts575]

Thanks for this review. Neither camera really has what I'm looking for. This probably saved me some money.

[@SomethingRandomInc]

I'm pretty sure the SJ4000 has a bunch of in camera sharpening to make ti appear sharp. I bet if you added sharpness to the GoPro footage in post it would look nearly as good.

[@mastermc2203]

By the way, when doing time lapse, if you have GoPro studio you can make groups of time lapse photos into mov files.

[@AGoodSignMedia]

thank you tecnnomoan for the review , ive been waiting for something like this :]

[@19Bob57]

There was a white soft plastic cover on the battery slots on my NEW unit. Maybe you guys could mention this in your reviews. The new owners will try to charge the unit. Not being able to. Have a Grrr8 Day.

[@Samara.Weaving]

Love the sarcasm :-) 03:25 "Important safety thing which we're gonna ignore" Thanks for the upload :-)

[@benedictyanga1378]

Thanks for your awesome review. I'm getting the sj4000 for christmas. Have a great day! Cheers from PH!

[@Fast_tooler]

Thanks for this review. I was going to buy the SJ4000 but after seeing how badly it copes with changes in lighting I'll definately go for the GoPro instead, also the more stable image is vital!