The SJ5000+ currently marks the model with the largest sensor from SJCAM. In this article I want to highlight the specs of this camera and compare them with the other model’s in SJCAM’s lineup as well as some competitors.
SJ5000+ Specs
Image Sensor:
The SJ5000+ comes with a 16MP Panasonic MN34120PA Sensor,
It’s currently the largest sensor camera in SJCAM’s product range. The SJ5000 features a 14MP sensor, also by Panasonic.
The SJ4000 features 3MP Aptina sensor and the newer SJ4000+ a 4MP OmniVison sensor.
Chipset:
An Ambarella A7LS chip is used which is the same as in the Xiaomi Yi,
The SJ4000, SJ4000+ & SJ5000 use a Novatek chip.
Lens:
The SJ5000+ features a 7G 170° lens with f2,8 aperture.
Video Resolution:
- 1080p – max. 60fps
- 720p – max. 120fps
- 480p – max. 240fps
Interestingly the newer SJ4000+ also offers 2K resolution (as well as the Xiaomi Yi) but it is not available with the SJ5000+.
Recording Format:
The videos are recorded in .mp4 files with .h264 codec.
Photo Resolution & Format:
max. 16MP (4608 x 3456px); .jpg
Display:
The SJ5000+ offer a 1,5″ TFT display with 960×240 dots resolution.
Note that the SJ5000 offers a 2″ screen.
Battery:
The SJ5000+ uses the same battery as the other models by SJCAM with a capacity of 900 mAh, which is quite low compared to the Xiaomi Yi (1040 mAh) and the GoPro Hero 4 (1160 mAh), considering the power consumption for the display.
Storage:
A microsSD card is used and up to 32GB are supported.
Connectivity & Ports:
The camera offers wifi for wireless remote via app (iOS or Android), a USB 2.0 port for charging and A/V output and a HDMI port for HD video output.
Dimension & Weight:
59 x 41 x 30 mm
So it is the same size as the other SJCAM models.
Accessories included:
As for all SJCAM models they come with a huge accessory pack including: several base plates, bike mount, underwater case, clips, helmet mount and many more; basically all you need for an action camera.
Price Comparison:
- SJCAM: 169.00 USD
- Banggood: 145.90 USD
- Gearbest: 136.99 USD coupon code: SJ5plus
- Geekbuying: 138.99 USD
- Aliexpress: (3rd party retailer)
check link for current price – for updated prices see my camera comparison page
Functions & Settings
The SJ5000+ offers video time-lapse, photo-timelapse, burst mode up to 10 p/s and self-timer.
You can control a variety of settings like: White balance, ISO & exposure settings.
A car mode is available which makes the SJ5000+ a great dashboard camera.
The menu can be set to English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.