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SJCAM recently released 2 new cameras: SJ6 Legend & SJ7 Star wich will be available available alongside SJCAM M20, here’s a comparison followed by a review of M20:

Comparison

Here’s a comparison of the latest SJCAM cameras: SJ6 Legend, SJ7 Star, M20 & SJ5000x elite:

 

SJ8 ProSJ8 PlusSJ7 StarSJ8 AirSJ6 Legend
SJCAM-SJ8-Pro-symbolSJCAM-SJ8-Plus-symbolsj7-star-symbolSJCAM-SJ8-Air-symbolSJCAM SJ6 Legend
12 MP Sony
IMX377 sensor
12 MP Sony
IMX117 sensor
12 MP Sony
IMX117 sensor
14 MP Panasonic MN34112PA sensor16 MP Panasonic
MN34120PA sensor
Ambarella H22 ProcessorNovatek 96683 ProcessorAmbarella A12 ProcessorNovatek 96658 ProcessorNovatek 96660 Processor
Body: PlasticBody: PlasticBody: MetalBody: PlasticBody: Plastic
Lens: 170° FOV
Aperture: f/2.8
Lens: 170° FOV
Aperture: f/2.8
Lens: 166°
Aperture: f/2.8
Lens: 160° FOV
Aperture: f/2.6
Lens: 166° FOV
Aperture: f/2.8
native 4K
max. 60fps
native 4K
max. 30fps
native 4K
max. 30fps
no 4Kinterpolated 4K
max. 24fps
2.7K
max. 60 fps
2.7K
max. 60 fps
2.7K
max. 60 fps
2K (1728x1296)
max. 30 fps
2.5K
max. 30 fps
1080p
max. 120fps
1080p
max. 120fps
1080p
max. 120fps
1080p
max. 30fps
1080p
max. 60fps
720p
240fps
720p
240fps
720p
200fps
720p
30fps
720p
max. 120fps
Bitrate: 65 Mbps (4K30)Bitrate: 33 Mbps (4K30)Bitrate: 12 Mbps (1296p)
Image Stabilization: yes
up to 4K 30fps
Image Stabilization: yes
up to 4K 30fps
Image Stabilization: yes
up to 1080p 60fps
Image Stabilization: noImage Stabilization: yes
up to 1080p 60fps
6-axis gyro sensor3-axis gyro sensor3-axis gyro sensor-3-axis gyro sensor
Digital Video ZoomDigital Video Zoom-Digital Video Zoom-
Format: .mp4 /
.h264 & .h265
Format: .mp4 /
.h264 & .h265
Format: .mp4 /
.h264
Format: .mp4 /
.h264
Format: .mp4 / .mov
.h264
12 MP native Photo Resolution12 MP native Photo Resolution12 MP native Photo Resolution14 MP native Photo Resolution16 MP native Photo Resolution
RAW photoRAW photoRAW photono RAW photoRAW photo
2,33″ Touchdisplay2,33″ Touchdisplay2″ Touchdisplay2,33″ Touchdisplay2″ Touchdisplay
0,96" Frontdisplay0,96" Frontdisplay--1" Frontdisplay
Battery: 1200 mAhBattery: 1200 mAhBattery: 1050 mAhBattery: 1200 mAhBattery: 1050 mAh
wifi: yeswifi: yeswifi: yeswifi: yeswifi: yes
Bluetooth: yesBluetooth: yesBluetooth: yesBluetooth: yesBluetooth: yes
Remote Control:
yes
Remote Control:
yes
Remote Control:
yes
Remote Control:
yes
Remote Control:
yes
microSD:
up to 128 GB
microSD:
up to 128 GB
microSD:
up to 128 GB
microSD:
up to 128 GB
microSD:
up to 128 GB
USB-CUSB-Cmini USBUSB-Cmini USB
external microphone:
yes
external microphone:
yes
external microphone:
yes
external microphone:
yes
external microphone:
yes
Case & Mounts included
(Full Box Set)
Case & Mounts included
(Full Box Set)
Case & Mounts includedCase & Mounts included
(Full Box Set)
Case & Mounts included
Retailer/Price:
(small box)
Retailer/Price:
(small box)
Retailer/Price:Retailer/Price:
(small box)
Retailer/Price:
SJCAM:
269.00 USD
SJCAM:
179.00 USD
SJCAM:
199.00 USD
SJCAM:
99.00 USD
SJCAM:
159.00 USD
Banggood:
188.99 USD
Coupon Code: 369eae
Banggood:
157.99 USD
Coupon Code: b71c67
Banggood:
135.99 USD
Banggood:
87.99 USD
Coupon Code: b71c67
Banggood:
116.99 USD
Gearbest:
215.99 USD
Coupon Code: SJ8Series1
Gearbest:
155.99 USD
Coupon Code: SJ8Series3
Gearbest:
159.99 USD
Gearbest:
79.99 USD
Coupon Code: SJ8Series5
Gearbest:
106.99 USD
Aliexpress:
269.00 USD
Aliexpress:
179.00 USD
Aliexpress:
199.00 USD
Aliexpress:
99.00 USD
Aliexpress:
159.00 USD
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SJCAM M20

SJCAM M20 Specs

SJCAM M20 Specs

 

Image Sensor:
The camera features the 16 MP Sony IMX206 Exmor sensor. That’s the same sensor used in the Git2 and Xiaomi Yi camera.
This sensor is not capable of native 4K recording (only when the picture is interpolated).

Chipset:
At first SJCAM stated on their blog SJCAM that they are looking at an Ambarella chip (Xiaomi Yi holds the Ambarella A7)
Now it’s confirmed the Novatek 96660 chip will be used, the same one used in Git2 and SJ5000X Elite.

Lens:
There will be an adjustable field of view (Wide – Normal – Narrow) similar to the SJ5000X Elite.

Video Resolution & Frame Rate:
available settings are:

  • 4K – max. 24 fps (interpolated)
  • 2K – max. 30 fps
  • 1080p  – max 60 fps
  • 720p – max. 120 fps

Recording Format:
The SJCAM M20 will let you choose to record either in .mp4 or .mov

Photo Resolution & Format:
Image resolution up to 16.37MP Pixels (4672 x 3500) is available.
The SJCAM M20 will also be able to shoot RAW photos.

Display:
The SJCAM M20 offers a 1,5″ live view LCD display, the SJ5000X Elite has 2″ e.g.

SJCAM M20 back side

SJCAM M20 back side with 1,5″ live view display

 

Battery:
is a 900 mAh detachable battery, similar to all other SJCAM models; I’m currently not sure if also the same size.
Battery life will be up to 80 min in 1080p, also depending on use of gyro or wifi.

Storage:
MicroSD cards up to 32GB are supported, SJCAM states selected cards also up to 64 & 128 GB.

Connectivity & Ports:
SJCAM M20 features microHDMI & microUSB port.
A/V out is available, not sure about mic-in so far.
It is of course wifi equipped and be controllable via app:
SJCAM also introduced a remote control (which is sold separately – 15 USD)

SJCAM remote control

SJCAM remote control

 

Dimension & Weight:
Now that’s interesting:
Only 29.75 x 54 x 40mm
Only 55 grams with battery (39 grams without)

Here’s the SJ5000X Elite data for comparison:
61 × 42.4 × 25 mm; 74g (with batteries)

Here’s the SJCAM M10 data for comparison:
43.1 x 44.3 x 48.2 mm; 64g

The SJCAM M20 will be smaller an lighter than the existing SJ4000 & SJ5000 series cameras,
very close to the M10 data, but still lighter.
And SJCAM chose a different form factor, not only compared to the other product line, but to most action cameras available!

SJCAM M20 Dimensions

SJCAM M20 Dimensions

 

Special Features:

  • Burst Mode with up to 10 pics/second
  • built-in gyro for image stabilization
  • RAW photos

Accessories:
As all SJCAM models, the M20 comes with a huge pack of accessories including: Waterproof Housing; Quick Release Buckle; Housing Backdoor with Holes; Handlebar Seat post Mount; Curved & Flat Adhesive Mount; 3-Way Pivot Arm Mount; 1 x Frame Mount; Quick Release Clip for The Frame; Vertical Quick Release J-Hook Buckle;Universal 1/4″ Camera Tripod Mount; Bandage Set; Cleaning Cloth; USB Cable & 900mAh Li-ion Battery.

The remote control is sold separately: 15 USD
and also in a bundle with a selfie-stick: 24 USD

SJCAM M20 in underwater case

SJCAM M20 in underwater case

 

Retailer/Price Comparison:

 




 

Find my other camera overviews and reviews here.

 

Conclusion

It seems the M20 is similar to the SJ5000X Elite, but with a larger sensor, the same one used in the Xiaomi Yi and Git2 camera. Seems like nothing new in terms of specs, but the form factor is very interesting as the SJCAM M20 is smaller and lighter than the comparable cameras! I’m very curious about the camera and can hopefully test it soon – stay tuned!

 

Video Review by SJCAM:

The first video review was release by SJCAM:

 

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