Makers of the world's first dual-lens action camera say it has night vision that's better than GoPro
When it comes to the best action cameras on the market, it's going to take a lot to take the spotlight away from GoPro – but SJCAM thinks the dual lens setup and night vision capabilities of its new SJ20 model are enough to make it a serious challenger to GoPro.
One of the two lenses (f/2.0) is specifically intended for daytime shooting and the other (f/1.3) is for nighttime, which SJCAM says guarantees high-quality results no matter what time of day you shoot. Video recording goes up to 4K and image recording reaches a maximum of 20 megapixels.
There's also a 6-axis gyroscope built in here, intended to ensure ultra-stable visuals in any scenario, from kayaking to cycling. Obviously we can't comment until we've reviewed the SJ20, but the demo footage certainly looks impressive.
SJCAM says battery life is about 7 hours between charges, while you can extend that by purchasing an external battery pack and a rechargeable camera grip. The camera is specially designed with a modular interface to make attaching accessories easier.
Video modes and dual displays
Other specs and features you'll want to know about include waterproofing to a depth of 16 feet (that's almost 5 meters), motion detection, pre-recording and slow-motion capabilities, and continuous shooting and timelapse modes.
In addition to the dual camera lenses, there are two screens: a 1.3-inch display on the front and a 2.29-inch touchscreen on the back. If you think this all sounds promising, the camera does available now for $229 / £179.
It's been a few years since we've taken a closer look at an SJCAM model, but our SJCAM SJ8 Pro review awarded the device 4.5 stars. There was a lot of praise for the quality of the 4K video and the number of recording options on board.
The same star rating was recently awarded in our GoPro Hero 12 Black review, and that's the kind of competition the SJ20 will be up against – although it's worth keeping in mind that the Hero 12 Black retails for $ 399.99 / £399.99 / €649.95.