Sent my Akaso v50x back due to audio and the way it frame stutters in 4k. I just got my Campark v30 today and already can tell a huge difference! I hope the v30 works for my needs as I am tired of buying all the different budget cams and sending back. Thanks for the video of the comparison!
Hey CaptJeff, How has the camera held up as of now? I'm really close to pulling the trigger on the Campark but cant seem to look past how it looks "Posterized" in this footage.
I'm guessing you used wdr on both cams for this video, if so I defo prefer the contrast of the akaso, gives more freedom in post and is considerably more detailed in shadows
AKASO V50-X Update: After much experimentation, I have found that this Camera performs very well with the latest firmware of Nov 2019 except that when using the APP "ACASO Go" or "RoadCAM," the issue is that the soundtracks with either internal or external mics have Pops and Crack sounds. I have not been able to find a workaround for this issue. If you make movies without using the App(s), no problems using this Camera. In this mode, I would give it a 10 out of 10, including video quality (4k) and sound (internal or external mics.) Let us hope they fix this sound issue with their App in the next update
As of today, the price difference is $5 between the 2 and Akaso can take an external mic (granted its proprietary), I think it worth it for better stabilization, and video detail.
@@DrekiTech I contacted Campark about an external mic. They said that their mic was "under producing" at this time but they will send me one from China. Hopefully they will have them available for sale soon.
The listings for the Campark V30 say it has three FOV angles - can anyone confirm whether that's right? Campark support is closed till Feb 9 for a holiday - they told me to email again then. The V50X apparently has four FOV angtles - 170°, 140°, 110°, 70°. Btw. maybe good news for V50X users - there's now an external mic. I found it on Amazon after a comment from Akaso about the V50X - the listing is called AKASO V50X External Microphone for AKASO V50X and Dragon Touch Vista 5 Action Camera Only
Great review as always. And also a lot of 1080p footage ;) thanks Dreki. I have a question about a camera seled in Europe mainly. The BOIFUN 20MP 4K. It's really cheap because inside Euro zone we don't pay postal costs. Can't find info about chipset anywhere. About 50€. Includes mic in and remote. The body case is similar to my lost thieye T5e. I'll give it a try. I need a cheap cam. I want to try some Moto vloging with my Vespa around town. Do you think buying the BOIFUN is throwing money to trash? Kind regards and happy New Year.
The Amazon reviews on that Boifun cam are fake! I would avoid it just because of that!! But it's likely based on one of 3 chipsets. Allwinner V3 (I think probably not since it uses a mini jack external mic), Sunplus 6350 (more likely), and then worse case scenario is something similar to this: ruclips.net/video/JB7XIM7ERek/видео.html That cam was so disappointing because it had the best audio of any cam I've tested but its video was just awful. Hopefully it's better than that 😂 But I would only buy that brand if you have an easy path to return it on Amazon if you don't like it. But if you do, let me know how it goes!
I own a Campark V30 action camera and I must say that the only video you can watch is 4k / 30. All other settings, including 1080p / 60, are total shits....
I bought the Akaso v50x and an external mic (firmware 20191101). Videos are lagging @ 4k. I may need a faster sd card or to change some settings? Audio was out of sync when i used h265. My biggest problem is poor quality videos @ 1080. I will try @ 2.7k too. Just cant wait for a newer firmware. Nice reviews btw. Keep up the good work.
I've not used the external mic so I cannot comment on it. Haven't had audio sync issues but I also don't use the h265 mode because it messes with my video editor. Is it working in H264?
@@DrekiTech Yes, no audio out of sync issues when i use h264. The external mic is working fine. I hope that they will provide us better 1080 quality with the next firmware update.
As always, you did a terrific in-depth analysis between these 2 cameras. I am a competitive swimmer and would use the camera for underwater filming of my technique (to send to my Australian coach online to point out technical faults), and particularly for slow-motion capability. Have you tested either of these cameras for underwater filming indoor and low-light conditions? If not, which would be the better camera for my purposes? Thanks! BTW, I notice the traffic flows on the left side in your video, so I'm assuming you're in England?
I'm in NZ. No sorry I've not tested underwater indoors! Most of my underwater testing is done at the beach here, our ocean isn't super clear so I don't always share that footage. Maybe I should test it in a pool in the future though good idea 🤔
Apparently both the V30 and the V50X have sound getting out of synch with the image after recording for a while; the V30 (after a couple of mins) more so than the V50X (after about 4-5 mins). Did you experience that too?
Only a problem if you set record length to infinity. If you set record length to 3 min, the cam makes a new file every 3 min and doesn't run out of sync.
CamPark V30 (4k@30) & X30 (4k@60) Both support External Microphone Support; Can we use Third Party Microphones or only CamPark branded? Crosstour CT9700 Doesn't support External Microphone. We only have to rely on its built-in Microphone? Budget Action Cameras generally and mainly have Audio Noise issue on top. External Microphones can solve this issue? I never used these Cameras but I want to get one now and made little research here. You guys are working great to help people. Akaso V50X Does support External Microphone Support?
No fisheye correction with EIS on either. There is a 2k60 mode but it does not look good, I would not buy either camera if that is the mode you plan to use. DBPower D5 no 2K mode at all.
@@DrekiTech I'd like 2K for possible cropping when editing at 1080, I wanted a step up from the Firefly. I am very happy with the DJI Osmo Action, but I prefer a smaller camera to mount when I go spearfishing. The files of the Osmo Action are huge also, so I want to use it for more selective shooting. I want to find something like the Firefly 8S that shoots decent 2K 60fps with image stabilization and distortion correction (although I could correct distortion in post, so I could give up that).
@@MiniDigging OK I'm going to double check that when I get home. It would be a massive oversight on my part if this is the case. The good news is the V50X normal is basically is the same as V30 with WDR ON. So WDR isn't strictly needed on the V50X. I was doing a bunch of WDR on/off comparations and I didn't notice anything but maybe I wasn't paying enough attention. Will get back to you tonight.
I got the Campark V30 and I'm disappointed with the audio even if it is better than the Akaso. The audio is even worse in its waterproof case which is most of the time when I'm bike riding. FYI, I just watched a bunch of GoPro videos regarding audio. It seems that even GoPro has audio problems with their internal microphones.
Hey there, I don't have an exact answer, as I've resold the cameras so I can buy new things to review. However from memory they are near identical, if one has the edge possibly the Campark as the body seems to be a bit cheaper. Sorry I cannot be of more help
Do not buy Akaso action cameras. They are rubbish. You can't use it for long. They break down easily. My friend and I bought Akaso action cam from Aliexpress. Mine broken down within a month and my friend's broke down in a few months as well.
@@DrekiTech thanks for the reply. I also noticed that external mic and spare batteries listing for the Akaso v50x on Amazon state that they also fit the Dragon Touch Vista 5. Wondering if they may also be the same camera. Do you have any experience with Dragon Touch cameras?
@@kravmama1 I've not used those, browsing their listings they seem to be related to Akaso brands. Most of these cameras are not selling a fully custom product, more they take an existing generic and put a brand on the case. Sometimes they make a custom case but even this can be rare. So there is a possibility that if one cam fits one thing it will fit another, and often even be the same camera internally. It's cheaper to manufacture in bulk after all esp for small sellers.
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Not gonna lie I'm ready to smash my phone cause of that smudge
Sent my Akaso v50x back due to audio and the way it frame stutters in 4k. I just got my Campark v30 today and already can tell a huge difference! I hope the v30 works for my needs as I am tired of buying all the different budget cams and sending back. Thanks for the video of the comparison!
Hey CaptJeff, How has the camera held up as of now? I'm really close to pulling the trigger on the Campark but cant seem to look past how it looks "Posterized" in this footage.
@@ascen9824 amogus
I'm guessing you used wdr on both cams for this video, if so I defo prefer the contrast of the akaso, gives more freedom in post and is considerably more detailed in shadows
AKASO V50-X Update: After much experimentation, I have found that this Camera performs very well with the latest firmware of Nov 2019 except that when using the APP "ACASO Go" or "RoadCAM," the issue is that the soundtracks with either internal or external mics have Pops and Crack sounds. I have not been able to find a workaround for this issue. If you make movies without using the App(s), no problems using this Camera. In this mode, I would give it a 10 out of 10, including video quality (4k) and sound (internal or external mics.) Let us hope they fix this sound issue with their App in the next update
excellent - objective and unbiased - which is a rarity! WD
As of today, the price difference is $5 between the 2 and Akaso can take an external mic (granted its proprietary), I think it worth it for better stabilization, and video detail.
V30 can take the same external mic. Because they're the same cam 😂
@@DrekiTech the V30 is more than likely the V50 pro, you can tell by your other videos the color is similar. The 50x is lighter than the pros.
@@herschelwalker591 V50 Pro is the DBPower D5 ... Campark V30 is the Akaso V50x. Two different cams with different video quality.
@@DrekiTech I contacted Campark about an external mic. They said that their mic was "under producing" at this time but they will send me one from China. Hopefully they will have them available for sale soon.
@@ThriftyAV I absolutely think the Akaso V50X mic would be compatible
The listings for the Campark V30 say it has three FOV angles - can anyone confirm whether that's right? Campark support is closed till Feb 9 for a holiday - they told me to email again then. The V50X apparently has four FOV angtles - 170°, 140°, 110°, 70°.
Btw. maybe good news for V50X users - there's now an external mic. I found it on Amazon after a comment from Akaso about the V50X - the listing is called AKASO V50X External Microphone for AKASO V50X and Dragon Touch Vista 5 Action Camera Only
In case anyone reads this, the V30 does have 4 FOV angles and takes an external mic.
I still prefer the akaso
I prefer the colors on the Campark.
Great review as always. And also a lot of 1080p footage ;) thanks Dreki. I have a question about a camera seled in Europe mainly. The BOIFUN 20MP 4K. It's really cheap because inside Euro zone we don't pay postal costs. Can't find info about chipset anywhere. About 50€. Includes mic in and remote. The body case is similar to my lost thieye T5e. I'll give it a try. I need a cheap cam. I want to try some Moto vloging with my Vespa around town. Do you think buying the BOIFUN is throwing money to trash? Kind regards and happy New Year.
The Amazon reviews on that Boifun cam are fake! I would avoid it just because of that!!
But it's likely based on one of 3 chipsets. Allwinner V3 (I think probably not since it uses a mini jack external mic), Sunplus 6350 (more likely), and then worse case scenario is something similar to this:
ruclips.net/video/JB7XIM7ERek/видео.html
That cam was so disappointing because it had the best audio of any cam I've tested but its video was just awful. Hopefully it's better than that 😂
But I would only buy that brand if you have an easy path to return it on Amazon if you don't like it. But if you do, let me know how it goes!
Great review.
Wow the audio on the Akaso is really bad ?
Campark v30. Vs campark x30
which one is better?
I own a Campark V30 action camera and I must say that the only video you can watch is 4k / 30. All other settings, including 1080p / 60, are total shits....
Campark for me. Nice video.👍
I bought the Akaso v50x and an external mic (firmware 20191101). Videos are lagging @ 4k. I may need a faster sd card or to change some settings? Audio was out of sync when i used h265. My biggest problem is poor quality videos @ 1080. I will try @ 2.7k too. Just cant wait for a newer firmware. Nice reviews btw. Keep up the good work.
I've not used the external mic so I cannot comment on it. Haven't had audio sync issues but I also don't use the h265 mode because it messes with my video editor. Is it working in H264?
@@DrekiTech Yes, no audio out of sync issues when i use h264. The external mic is working fine. I hope that they will provide us better 1080 quality with the next firmware update.
As always, you did a terrific in-depth analysis between these 2 cameras. I am a competitive swimmer and would use the camera for underwater filming of my technique (to send to my Australian coach online to point out technical faults), and particularly for slow-motion capability. Have you tested either of these cameras for underwater filming indoor and low-light conditions? If not, which would be the better camera for my purposes? Thanks! BTW, I notice the traffic flows on the left side in your video, so I'm assuming you're in England?
I'm in NZ. No sorry I've not tested underwater indoors! Most of my underwater testing is done at the beach here, our ocean isn't super clear so I don't always share that footage. Maybe I should test it in a pool in the future though good idea 🤔
Which is the best external mic for campark v30?
I can find a Campark X30 4k for sale in the UK. How does it differ from the Campark V30 ? It's ok now, I found Campark V30 on the Campark site.
Thanks for the review, just picked up a new without original packaging V30 for £32 ($45?) on ebay...
How long does the battery last in 4k compared to 1080?
That v50x is having an eye floater
I wonder if the microphone was damaged when you were crushing the v50x. I've seen other comparisons and they weren't nearly as quiet as yours.
Akaso is known for audio issues.That's why many recommend external microphone.
Does it support stabilization 1080 @60 and 4k 60fps in campark v30
V30 support external mic ? & Who's eis is better?
Great thanks very much I was thank to buy akaso but now it's campark :)
Apparently both the V30 and the V50X have sound getting out of synch with the image after recording for a while; the V30 (after a couple of mins) more so than the V50X (after about 4-5 mins). Did you experience that too?
Only a problem if you set record length to infinity. If you set record length to 3 min, the cam makes a new file every 3 min and doesn't run out of sync.
That does seem to be the only way to avoid that; but doesn't that make you loose some frames when switching to the new file?
In another source..v50 x has improved in quality and audio sync by newer firmware . Please check if you have v50 x.
What did my man do to the akaso
Why is Akaso camera shuttinf off after a few minutes of recording video at 4K/30 ?
Which budget camera would fit me best for always recording in very wide angles? 1080p not 4k.
CamPark V30 (4k@30) & X30 (4k@60)
Both support External Microphone Support; Can we use Third Party Microphones or only CamPark branded?
Crosstour CT9700
Doesn't support External Microphone. We only have to rely on its built-in Microphone?
Budget Action Cameras generally and mainly have Audio Noise issue on top.
External Microphones can solve this issue?
I never used these Cameras but I want to get one now and made little research here. You guys are working great to help people.
Akaso V50X
Does support External Microphone Support?
Can you please suggest a good camera for motoblogging under 200$. It will be a great help
I use akaso v50x.. nice review...for v50x stabilizor 2k60fps good?
Stabilizer is fine in that resolution. But there is not much detail compared to 4k or 1080p even so just stick to those resolutions.
@@DrekiTech thanks mybro 😉
Thanks. Fisheye correction/linear mode with stabilization? 2.7K? Same question regarding DB power
No fisheye correction with EIS on either. There is a 2k60 mode but it does not look good, I would not buy either camera if that is the mode you plan to use.
DBPower D5 no 2K mode at all.
@@DrekiTech thanks. So Firefly 8s is still a more capable camera?
@@stefpix no point changing yet, no. Unless you *need* 4K EIS.
@@DrekiTech I'd like 2K for possible cropping when editing at 1080, I wanted a step up from the Firefly. I am very happy with the DJI Osmo Action, but I prefer a smaller camera to mount when I go spearfishing. The files of the Osmo Action are huge also, so I want to use it for more selective shooting. I want to find something like the Firefly 8S that shoots decent 2K 60fps with image stabilization and distortion correction (although I could correct distortion in post, so I could give up that).
good job. how bout vs the campark x30? same price range. but claim to have 4k 60fps.. is it any better than these two?
Did you find out which one was better X30 Vs V30?
The Also seems to have a permanent greasy mark on the lens.
Thanks for the review! Would you happen to know how these cameras compare to the Apeman A80 or Apeman A100 Trawo?
Bike ride best camera
Campak x30
Akaso v50x
Does turning the wdr on with the Campark v30 disable EIS in 4K/30 ? Because it does with my AKASO v50x.
Turning on anti fisheye disables the EIS. I did not notice WDR disables the EIS with either camera. It's possible I missed it but unlikely.
DrekiTech I just checked again yes it turns eis off in wdr, also checked my v50 pro. Same thing, it turns eis off if wdr is on. Not sure why though.
@@MiniDigging OK I'm going to double check that when I get home. It would be a massive oversight on my part if this is the case.
The good news is the V50X normal is basically is the same as V30 with WDR ON. So WDR isn't strictly needed on the V50X.
I was doing a bunch of WDR on/off comparations and I didn't notice anything but maybe I wasn't paying enough attention.
Will get back to you tonight.
@@MiniDigging I just double checked: on my V50X, I have WDR on and EIS on at the same time. FW #20190813. Hope this helps. :)
Which sd card are you using for akaso v50X plz replay
I use the cheap Samsung Evo cards (green ones) from Amazon. Thanks 👍
DrekiTech becouse I am using
Sandisk Extreme but my 4K video jerking(stuck)
similar video and photo shot, but campark excell in audio, so the campark v30 for the win.
Too bad both have a purple fringe... AKASO V50 pro has a better vid quality but lack of a good EIS.
What would you reccomend? Also with the beat wide angle for pov 1080p videos?
I own the thieye t5 Edge. I always use 2.7 k Mode with EIS on. (because 1080p mode is Bad image). Is it worth to Change to v50X or DB Power D5 ?
No. T5 Edge is very similar performance overall.
Do you know if you can you get a external mic for the Campark V30? Thanks
You can
Hey bro, what's your pc specs?
This was done on i7-7700k 4k monitor gtx1050m laptop
where's that setting to be found for the campark v30 that should be on ?
amogus
Where can I buy Campark v30? How much is it worth?
The Campark V30 looks better
I got the Campark V30 and I'm disappointed with the audio even if it is better than the Akaso. The audio is even worse in its waterproof case which is most of the time when I'm bike riding.
FYI, I just watched a bunch of GoPro videos regarding audio. It seems that even GoPro has audio problems with their internal microphones.
Great video. Which camera is lighter I'm looking to mount it to my drone? Thanks I'll sub if your a reviewer that comments with your supporters..
Hey there, I don't have an exact answer, as I've resold the cameras so I can buy new things to review. However from memory they are near identical, if one has the edge possibly the Campark as the body seems to be a bit cheaper. Sorry I cannot be of more help
@@DrekiTech thanks for the speedy reply goes a long way with me .. and I subscribed to your channel
Both can put external mic?
Yes
Do not buy Akaso action cameras.
They are rubbish. You can't use it for long.
They break down easily.
My friend and I bought Akaso action cam from Aliexpress.
Mine broken down within a month and my friend's broke down in a few months as well.
First clean your cam 👎
ruclips.net/video/QSzYR5h9n7g/видео.html
explains it was dropped and chipped the moment he starts showing video feed in the review.
Can the Akaso v50x batteries be used in the Campark V30? looking for spare batteries for the V30. Thanks.
Yes definitely they are exactly the same
@@DrekiTech thanks for the reply. I also noticed that external mic and spare batteries listing for the Akaso v50x on Amazon state that they also fit the Dragon Touch Vista 5. Wondering if they may also be the same camera. Do you have any experience with Dragon Touch cameras?
@@kravmama1 I've not used those, browsing their listings they seem to be related to Akaso brands. Most of these cameras are not selling a fully custom product, more they take an existing generic and put a brand on the case. Sometimes they make a custom case but even this can be rare. So there is a possibility that if one cam fits one thing it will fit another, and often even be the same camera internally. It's cheaper to manufacture in bulk after all esp for small sellers.