Seems a great review. I also have a SJCAM m20 for 1 month now. You have a footage in there at night at 5:27 , when you pass by a house and that looks way too good for this camera. I haven't been able to pull off so clear image in better lighting than in your situation. Did you use post edit denoiser? So maybe Im missing something... what setting did you use there in that night footage ? thanks.
thanks for the review, you did a really great job. i will choose beetween this camera and the m10+ or the 5000x elite. the m20 is the only sjcam to perform raw capability?
+Andrea Corrado I took a look at the product pages for the other cameras, and I'm pretty sure that they don't support raw images. I don't own them so I can't be 100% sure. Thanks for the comment!
+Andrea Corrado I took a look at the product pages for the other cameras, and I'm pretty sure that they don't support raw images. I don't own them so I can't be 100% sure. Thanks for the comment!
+Tech Always It's not dead, just on pause :) I'm focusing on my classes for now, but I'm planning on making a video during the winter break. It's awesome to hear that I inspired your work! :D
Bought the M20 and wondering I couldn't save 1080p 60fps videos on my Zenfone. Thanks to your review I found out why and appreciated more my M20. Thank you from Manila.
Thanks for this review, Andy! Can you pls answer some of my doubts? Comparing the camera's footage to real life, does it add a blue tint into the shots? Does the camera manage exposure and dynamic range well? Does the gyro help stabilize the video if I use this as a motorcycle helmet cam?
it doesn't add any blue, the sky looks like that because the colours are pretty saturated. the exposure is always good, and dynamic range is usually decent. It can blow out the sky occationally, just watch the part in the video where the skytrain is coming into the station. the gyro makes it a better choice as a bike cam than gopros, but it won't make it perfectly smooth. It'll remove the vibrations but nothing can cancel out bumps in the road.
Hi, thanks for the review, great job. Can't decide between the M20, the sj5000x elite and the gitup git2. Sjcam seems to have better video quality but the git2 have a great stabilizer. Any help to make the decision considering those 3 cams?
The SJ5000x is inferior to the m20. Deciding between the m20 and the git2 is harder though, as they share identical sensors and processors. It really comes down to which form factor and design you like, and which one you could find for less.
Can you hook up a mic? I want to use it on my HONDA Goldwing motorcycle with a mic clipped inside my helmet. Thanks wish I would have found this before I bought the GoPro Session
Nice review. I have 2 of these on my bike. The only thing I'd like more of from the camera is better battery life. I get just over an hour, and my commute can sometimes be just over the length of the battery. Other than that I'm happy with the camera. Easy to use. Good controls, and the image stabilization is very good. One thing to note: the sound on the M20 is terrible, especially when in the waterproof housing, but as I'm only interested in the video, that doesn't bother me at all.
+Seafarer FL glad you enjoyed the video. It supports "certain" cards up to 128gb... My adata 64gb card works fine! Just find the cheapest one from a reputable brand like Samsung, Kingston, adata, SP, etc.
+Seafarer FL glad you enjoyed the video. It supports "certain" cards up to 128gb... My adata 64gb card works fine! Just find the cheapest one from a reputable brand like Samsung, Kingston, adata, SP, etc.
Do you experience dead pixels..you know white spots on the footage.. i got them on my sjcam m20 also are all the water proof case the same i got mine with a smaller notch to open before being able to lift the bigger tab
what do you think of the M10+? i don't know which one to buy, the m20 is U$105 and in my country if you import products cheaper than U$100 you don't pay taxes. thats why i'm considering de the M10+. what is your opinion?
actually the tax is 110% so the price would more than double, but they only inspect like 5% of the products. It's complex, but getting the m20 would make me have a small chance of paying a HUUUGE price for an SJ. importing to Brazil is like playing in a casino, only luck hahahaha
Wow that's odd. The M10+ has the same video specs as the M20 but I haven't tested it myself so I can't really judge the quality. I would definetly try to find the m20 for cheaper since it's only 5 dollars above the limit. You could probably contact the sellers, I'm sure they would give you a small discount for your business!
Hi Andy, Great review of the product, Helped me make my decision and I've already received mine. However, I've been struggling to get the RAW file to be editable in photoshop. It seems the .RAW file that comes out the camera isn't directly readable in Photoshop. Could you tell us how you got it to work? Thanks.
question does the gyro sensor work on all image quality video settings ? my Sony action cam image stabilization sett5is only available on HQ. great informative video thanks
Great video, thank you fellow Vancouverite! You really helped me decide on what camera to buy. I was bouncing between this, the Contour 3, the Drift Stealth 2 and one of the Sony AS's. But bang for the buck, this seems worth the money, even paying 40 bucks more for the remote and the selfie stick. In your opinion though, how is this camera in low light? Let's say you're using it as a dash cam and you're filming at night with street lights, how does it perform? I intend on using it as a helmet cam for my bike and a dash cam when not on my helmet. thanks!
Sorry I don't know if you saw the rest of my message but, in your opinion though, how is this camera in low light? Let's say you're using it as a dash cam and you're filming at night with street lights, how does it perform? I intend on using it as a helmet cam for my bike and a dash cam when not on my helmet. Thanks!
+C HKC Whoops, I totally missed it! It'll work as long as you're on a road with street lights, and you should be able to make out license plates as long as the car isn't too far away.
Great Review! I just received my M20 and I cant seem to remove the battery no matter how hard I tug at the little piece of material on the battery, I don't know what to do! ;(
Fantastic review Andy maybe talking just a wee bit to fast or maybe its just that accent im so used to Scottish. Great stuff Andy thanks and oh maybe if you have a moment to tell me the awsum music that you used in your review. Much love from bonnie scotland ACH AYE !!!
I can't believe it's just for 69.99 dollars from EU warehouse (no tax in EU) www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_314996.html?wid=3&lkid=10719007 I hope this can help you ruclips.net/video/O1WWyohbynw/видео.html
+DJ Ledda it doesn't come with a dock charger l, but I'm sure you can get one that will have a green led or something when it's done charging. Otherwise, it'll show on the camera itself.
damn it i have the sj4000 gyro. it shoots nice videos but i hate the damn sky beacause sometimes it gets too bright like when you shoot the train passing look above the train how the sky gets bright
There is some action camera they are splash proof without housing like "Sony Action Cam" but you will still need housing if you are going to use them to dive.
this is the best sj cam m20 review i have found and trust me, i have watched a lot of the, great job !
+Raffou Le Fou thanks!
Seems a great review. I also have a SJCAM m20 for 1 month now. You have a footage in there at night at 5:27 , when you pass by a house and that looks way too good for this camera. I haven't been able to pull off so clear image in better lighting than in your situation. Did you use post edit denoiser? So maybe Im missing something... what setting did you use there in that night footage ? thanks.
Just got mine yesterday from a gift and this video impressed me and get me excited to use on my travel vlogs.
You are a hard working reviewer, and hats off for selecting awesome locations for filming. Good job man...
+Salesberg much thanks!
I’ve seen a lot of sample shots and you really made it work! You really did SJCAM a good one!
Thanks for posting. Can the sharpness be turned down? Looking for cinematic footage, with lens correction and less sharpening.
Great review,it convince my decision is right!. I've just ordered it yesterday,
The review was really good... Quite informative with all the questions that I had, answered. Keep up the good work!
+Yash Poddar Thanks for letting me know!
Nice review i also have same of that. I love the quality of the video and the picture
Can you give me your settings ?
My video quality is so bad
Great job man, comparing to other brands is SJ a good brand and would recommend it over sj5000x elite? Thnx
+doben tiapon Thanks. I haven't tested the sj5000x, but I believe that the m20 is the best in their lineup.
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Awesome review. Tiny little camera but packed with powerful features. Good work SJCAM.
thanks for the review, you did a really great job.
i will choose beetween this camera and the m10+ or the 5000x elite. the m20 is the only sjcam to perform raw capability?
+Andrea Corrado I took a look at the product pages for the other cameras, and I'm pretty sure that they don't support raw images. I don't own them so I can't be 100% sure. Thanks for the comment!
+Andrea Corrado I took a look at the product pages for the other cameras, and I'm pretty sure that they don't support raw images. I don't own them so I can't be 100% sure. Thanks for the comment!
really hope this channel isn't dead, it was a big inspiration for my channel!
+Tech Always It's not dead, just on pause :) I'm focusing on my classes for now, but I'm planning on making a video during the winter break. It's awesome to hear that I inspired your work! :D
Wow. Now im convinced to buy this. Great review mate!
Wow, great vid! Keep up the great vids. Continue and you'll go really far in the RUclips world.
Thanks!
I agree! Thanks
Great Review!
Dear sjcam please put a microphone jack on it so we can make better vlogs thankyou
Hey? Your almost a 400 subscribers! Keep up the awesome work!
+Steven Tofu thanks!
+Steven Tofu thanks!
+Steven Tofu thanks!
Really thinking about getting this cam!
just ordered mine cause of this review
Bought the M20 and wondering I couldn't save 1080p 60fps videos on my Zenfone. Thanks to your review I found out why and appreciated more my M20. Thank you from Manila.
And oh, I appreciated your straightforward and no nonsense review. Thanks!
+Adrian Magpantay is it only 1080 60 that you can't save?
great job, best m20 review yet! subscribed.
Thanks you!
got 2 of this for my adventures and touring. :) love it.
Great review, but im wondering how i can get rid of the fisheye effect. I just bought the M20 and i really dont like the fisheye.
Thanks for this review, Andy!
Can you pls answer some of my doubts?
Comparing the camera's footage to real life, does it add a blue tint into the shots?
Does the camera manage exposure and dynamic range well?
Does the gyro help stabilize the video if I use this as a motorcycle helmet cam?
it doesn't add any blue, the sky looks like that because the colours are pretty saturated.
the exposure is always good, and dynamic range is usually decent. It can blow out the sky occationally, just watch the part in the video where the skytrain is coming into the station.
the gyro makes it a better choice as a bike cam than gopros, but it won't make it perfectly smooth. It'll remove the vibrations but nothing can cancel out bumps in the road.
AndyHXD really appreciate the detailed description man! Cheers.
no problem!
Is better than a go pro hero 4? Or equal fight for the GoPro hero5?
Hi, thanks for the review, great job. Can't decide between the M20, the sj5000x elite and the gitup git2. Sjcam seems to have better video quality but the git2 have a great stabilizer. Any help to make the decision considering those 3 cams?
The SJ5000x is inferior to the m20. Deciding between the m20 and the git2 is harder though, as they share identical sensors and processors. It really comes down to which form factor and design you like, and which one you could find for less.
No dedicated app for the Git2 was a deal breaker for me. It's the M20 I am ordering.
Hi,, great review.. other than action camera can this be connected to pc and used as webcam?
best review so far.. good job bro
Planning to get this cam. Nice review!
Great review man, thank you.
I just ordered 4 of them thanks to you!!
+Kevin Martinez no problem, what did you have to order 4 for? X'D
Great, professional looking review. Wish there was better ratings on Amazon. Too many 1 start Thanks Vic
Can you hook up a mic? I want to use it on my HONDA Goldwing motorcycle with a mic clipped inside my helmet. Thanks wish I would have found this before I bought the GoPro Session
VTX1800FF3 can't hook up a mic
Nice review. I have 2 of these on my bike. The only thing I'd like more of from the camera is better battery life. I get just over an hour, and my commute can sometimes be just over the length of the battery. Other than that I'm happy with the camera. Easy to use. Good controls, and the image stabilization is very good. One thing to note: the sound on the M20 is terrible, especially when in the waterproof housing, but as I'm only interested in the video, that doesn't bother me at all.
What is the best resolution to record videos running in the forest?
suh dude, this would awesome for mountain biking
Best presentation - Thanks !
do you use Micro SD 128GB ?? Ebay description is up to 32GB.
what kind of brand SD is the best? THX
+Seafarer FL glad you enjoyed the video. It supports "certain" cards up to 128gb... My adata 64gb card works fine! Just find the cheapest one from a reputable brand like Samsung, Kingston, adata, SP, etc.
+Seafarer FL glad you enjoyed the video. It supports "certain" cards up to 128gb... My adata 64gb card works fine! Just find the cheapest one from a reputable brand like Samsung, Kingston, adata, SP, etc.
Thanks!!
Do you experience dead pixels..you know white spots on the footage.. i got them on my sjcam m20 also are all the water proof case the same i got mine with a smaller notch to open before being able to lift the bigger tab
Nice video but the high compression is clearly seen.
what do you think of the M10+? i don't know which one to buy, the m20 is U$105 and in my country if you import products cheaper than U$100 you don't pay taxes. thats why i'm considering de the M10+.
what is your opinion?
how much difference does the tax make?
actually the tax is 110% so the price would more than double, but they only inspect like 5% of the products. It's complex, but getting the m20 would make me have a small chance of paying a HUUUGE price for an SJ. importing to Brazil is like playing in a casino, only luck hahahaha
Wow that's odd. The M10+ has the same video specs as the M20 but I haven't tested it myself so I can't really judge the quality. I would definetly try to find the m20 for cheaper since it's only 5 dollars above the limit. You could probably contact the sellers, I'm sure they would give you a small discount for your business!
thaks bro
where are you filming? And, where the rock diving took place?
+Jnel28 Vancouver, Canada.
I'm a motocross racer and I was wondering if this camera would stand up to all the bouncing and bouncing?
Great video, nice longboard footage :)
thanks m8
Hi Andy, Great review of the product, Helped me make my decision and I've already received mine. However, I've been struggling to get the RAW file to be editable in photoshop. It seems the .RAW file that comes out the camera isn't directly readable in Photoshop. Could you tell us how you got it to work? Thanks.
+Japfiio Kayina try searching for Photoshop plug ins.
Do you know which gimbal is compatible with SJCAM M20 camera?
Great video -thanks, but is there any sample video where I can hear the audio - especially with a voice?
Here's a pretty good video about the audio. ruclips.net/video/cKNAaXaHejA/видео.html
Nice review . Very detailed...
question does the gyro sensor work on all image quality video settings ?
my Sony action cam image stabilization sett5is only available on HQ.
great informative video
thanks
+Billy Cordero It worked with everything that I tried it with.
Hey, Great Video. Can you attach it to a tripod without the water proof casing? I want to be able to use the mic.
yes you can. The skeleton housing that you see at 0:42 has tripod mounts on both top and bottom without interfering with the audio.
Cool. Thanks
nice review and good cam👍
Do you get protective lens cover in the package?
hi i've got a verry different result than this with mine ? watching the footage on an imac with a 4K ready sd card?
Great video, thank you fellow Vancouverite! You really helped me decide on what camera to buy. I was bouncing between this, the Contour 3, the Drift Stealth 2 and one of the Sony AS's. But bang for the buck, this seems worth the money, even paying 40 bucks more for the remote and the selfie stick.
In your opinion though, how is this camera in low light? Let's say you're using it as a dash cam and you're filming at night with street lights, how does it perform? I intend on using it as a helmet cam for my bike and a dash cam when not on my helmet.
thanks!
Ayyyyy! I'm glad I was helpful!
Sorry I don't know if you saw the rest of my message but, in your opinion though, how is this camera in low light? Let's say you're using it as a dash cam and you're filming at night with street lights, how does it perform? I intend on using it as a helmet cam for my bike and a dash cam when not on my helmet. Thanks!
+C HKC Whoops, I totally missed it! It'll work as long as you're on a road with street lights, and you should be able to make out license plates as long as the car isn't too far away.
Wow very nice cam planning to buy
See you around
Where was all the footage taken? The city looks very nice and that forest footage is beautiful. I'd love to visit there.
+Johnny Railroad Vancouver, Canada :)
AndyHXD
Thank you for the reply! I have to visit there!
how about charging time and battery life?
Great Review! I just received my M20 and I cant seem to remove the battery no matter how hard I tug at the little piece of material on the battery, I don't know what to do! ;(
try giving it a wiggle? idk what else to do mate
Fantastic review Andy maybe talking just a wee bit to fast or maybe its just that accent im so used to Scottish. Great stuff Andy thanks and oh maybe if you have a moment to tell me the awsum music that you used in your review. Much love from bonnie scotland ACH AYE !!!
+Lee Turnbull Thanks for letting me know :) The music is in the description!
+Lee Turnbull Thanks for letting me know :) The music is in the description!
Support external mic?
Love the camera just wish they had an external mic option
True, but the frame housing makes it a lot better if you don't need the waterproofing :)
Will this record/operate while charging?
this is use ful for the timelopse video like gopro 4k
Can you tell me which software did you use for video playback and editing? Most of the softwares i tried is very lag.
+Chia Zi Jian I use premiere pro.
Great review bud
what resolution you used for this video? I use 1080p 30fps shoot a video while I am walking, still shaking even though the gyro is on.
+Adam Z 1080 60 mostly
what settings are you using? i need help for best quality
But how's the sound quality?
Good job!. Thx!
I can't believe it's just for 69.99 dollars from EU warehouse (no tax in EU)
www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_314996.html?wid=3&lkid=10719007
I hope this can help you
ruclips.net/video/O1WWyohbynw/видео.html
I miss an example for the "slow rec" mode?
Hello i need some help !
Can someone give me his settings for the m20 ??
what version is your M20?
Recording time is enough for you or ı need an extra battery and 32gb microsd is enough? ı can upload my videos my laptop via a cable?
+Emre Tamtürk 32 gb is enough, and yea you can transfer files with the USB cable.
hey i bought my very own but when i try to take some pictures r video the clarity is not gud i tried every setting plz help me througgh this
Do you know of a camera similar in price and specs that allows a microphone attachment?
I am looking for a video out port, maybe, from the USB to use with FPV drone, does this have that
It has a micro HDMI port that can output video. It also has an FPV Drone mode.
I know its built in motion sensor. Did it turn off by itself if no motion detected?
I'm pretty sure it sits idle until something is detected.
thanks
Is there an image rotation feature, if we mount like the SJcam 4000 what will be the orientation of the video!
+shrakal yes :)
+shrakal yes :)
Does it have a built in memory or do i have to buy an sd card? Did you have gyro on all the time?
+Sasuke Uchiha you need an SD card. I had gyro on for most of the shots
thanks for the response
can you charge the battery inside the m20 or you should put it in a dock charger?? :)
+DJ Ledda it is charged inside.
how will you know if its full charge inside the camera??and how about when its on a dock charger??
+DJ Ledda it doesn't come with a dock charger l, but I'm sure you can get one that will have a green led or something when it's done charging. Otherwise, it'll show on the camera itself.
What sdcard did u use?
What is battery backup in m 20
How to charge SJCam M20? I saw your this video but there is nothing any charger included in box?
you use the micro USB cable. Plug it into a computer or the same plug that you use to charge your phone.
What is the perfect setting for night video recording for M20?
+Pankaj Lagad I'd shoot at a lower fps. This'll let the camera take longer exposures for each frame and probably reduce noise in doing so.
compare it to Gitup Git 2 and Sj5000x elite
Can't decide between those 3 also...
it looks pix-elated specially on the leaf.
Hi,,Nice to meet you.are you canada reviewer? 🥰
Is there a app on IOS for quick exporting end editing videos and stills and post on instagram?
You can export the videos to your phone, but you'll have to edit it somewhere else.
Ok, this camera comparing to the gitup git2? Tested that as well?
+Jessica Cronholm never tested that sorry :p
What country is that ?
damn it i have the sj4000 gyro. it shoots nice videos but i hate the damn sky beacause sometimes it gets too bright like when you shoot the train passing look above the train how the sky gets bright
did you try to capture photos and videos at night time or in dark places? you'll regret it.
Come back!
Does it have a helmet mount in the accesories?
you can use the sticky mounts to attach it to your helmet, or you can buy a separate head strap
Great review! Talks too fast at certain sections though - could hardly make out what you're saying.
Lynn Canyon!!
How to remove the date and time as we recorded the video?
+Zahraatul Aaina go to the settings and turn off timestamp.
+Zahraatul Aaina go to the settings and turn off timestamp.
Is it rain proof without housing?
nope, it's called a waterproof housing for a reason!
There is some action camera they are splash proof without housing like "Sony Action Cam" but you will still need housing if you are going to use them to dive.
good point. I would use the housing just for some extra protection anyways unless I really need the audio!
I think is safe to say we can use it without housing in nice sunny days it should be good.
Damn, those specs are similar to your gopro.
Gyro vs Steady Shot... Hmmmmm... I don't know...
Hi mate! Which memory card to use for the m20?
+Priyank Samaiya I use a card from silicon power.
Good camera
Editing software and camera used?
+PrioritySurvival nikon d7000, premiere pro
How did you add the SJCAM logo to the tumbnail?
+PrioritySurvival photoshop?
Thanks again.
DO YOU HAVE COLOR GRADING ON YOUR SAMPLE VIDS?
+TJ Biasong ... Nope
Oh! Thanks! The colors of it are solid!
+TJ Biasong 👍