WIMIUS 4K Action Camera - Waterproof Sports Cam Review

Due to someone of low morals stealing my action camera along with my cycle helmet just before Christmas I needed a new one and as I was being forced to buy another I wanted to get one a little bit smaller than the one that was taken as I wear it on the top of my cycle helmet so the smaller the better, this looked ideal plus I could get it the very next day on prime delivery.

It arrived in a Wimius branded zip sided case and on opening it all the camera fittings were in plastic bags with the manual, carry bag and some fittings being behind the webbing at the top and the camera, batteries and fittings being in the bottom, the bottom wasn’t a great fit and more of a ridged foam than my previous one. After unpacking I put the battery in the camera along with a micro USB card and put it on charge, I then had a read through the manual and installed the Wimius action cam app to my Android phone using the QR code on the back of the manual.

The camera has a mini HDMI socket something I find very handy as I have an adapter which only cost a couple of pounds that allows me to play directly to my PC monitor or TV displaying exactly what you see on the camera screen including the menu. I gave the camera a good test over the Christmas period along with recording some of my cycling footage I also tested the slow motion feature which worked very well and tested the waterproof case of the camera which worked perfectly. The Wimius action cam app works well and you can adjust many of the camera settings remotely using it along with the recording and picture taking ability.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unpacking, fitting the battery and micro USB card then showing some footage taken with the camera and testing the waterproof case, please note the footage is of crystal clear quality but due the size restraints and Amazons own video optimisation it will have degraded considerably so it is not an indication of the camera footage quality just usage.

 

【4K/ 24FPS & 20MP】hd action camera is equipped with Novatek 96660 and SonyIMX078 sensor, which allows you to shoot videos with a resolution of 4k 24fps and photos with 20mp in high quality.
【Multi functions, widely use】photo burst, self-timer and time-lapse recording, loop recording and slow-motion. In addition, the camera can also act as a dashcam or webcam and it comes with anti-shake function.
【Built-In WIFI】wimius L1 sports camera built in wifi,it allows you control camera via the phone in real time,and wimius App has video editing and landscaping features, allowing you to easily create video then share them on social media easily
【Waterproof to 30M & Underwater mode】 this waterproof camera has its own underwater mode, the mode and the 30m waterproof case housing allow you to film the most fascinating scenes while surfing, swimming and skiing.
【Ton of accessories & Longer shooting time】 thie action cam comes with a ton of accessories and mounts, and 2 rechargeable 1000mAh batteries.No more worry about short recording time. It will be a good companion of your outdoor sports and activities.

What I liked
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- Great quality crystal clear footage
- More compact than my previous camera and slightly better on my cycle helmet
- Waterproof case and feature is superb
- Can also be used as a dashboard camera or webcam
- Masses of different attachments
- The manual is very easy to follow with clear instructions along with images and diagrams
- Spare battery
- Good application to control it on phone or tablet
- Multitude of different features and settings even excluding the ones not for this specific camera
- Very easy to use

What I Didn’t Like
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- Several of the menu options are not applicable to this camera
- The case insert that holds the camera and fittings isn’t very good

Summary
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Overall this is a really nice camera that gives great results, it is let down a bit by the case and really could do with a firmware update that gives it a bespoke menu, not an issue that effects the performance or even my usage so I have only deducted one star because of it, the manuals are very easy to follow and it has a nice easy to use phone application, overall a great action camera. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £59.99
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Campark X20 4K Action Camera With Touch Screen Review

A really great touch screen action camera with a mass of features, I already own a GoPro Hero5 but feel I got sucked in by the name a bit and although it has some nice features it also has some very irritating ones and a lot of design flaws so wanted a more advanced action camera with a touch screen feature along with the ability to have a ultra wide angle, something missing on most budget action cameras and after a lot of searching thought this would be the action camera for me.

It arrived in a Campark branded flip top box opening up to a zip sided case which contained the camera inside it’s waterproof case, a multitude of attachments and fittings and the battery in the bottom section of the case all inserted into cut out foam padding, on the top section of the case behind webbing it had the instruction manual along with some additional fittings. After unpacking everything I fitted the battery into the camera, put it on charge and started to have a read through the manual.

The manual is very clear and easy to follow all being in English and has clear linked diagrams to descriptions of functions, features and uses alongside the operating instructions. I installed the CamKing application to my Android phone as per the instructions at the back of the manual so it was ready to go when I set the camera up.

Once the battery was charged I inserted a micro SD card (not supplied) and turned on the camera, the camera has an onscreen tutorial the first time you switch it on which I found very useful showing the swipe motions, I found the touch screen very responsive and after a bit of messing about getting used to it very easy to navigate and adjust. I then went on to link the camera to the CamKing application which works very well and you are able to adjust many of the settings of the camera from this along with remotely record and take snap shots.

I tried to test the camera with as many different recording situations and settings as I could, I tried it as a dash cam which worked very well and certainly on a par with the dash cam I have fitted in my car, I tested the waterproof case which gave a total seal not letting any water what so ever through the case as you would expect and found the recording quality superb. I tested the slow motion feature on all settings x2 x4 and x8 and this worked very well. I then fitted it to my cycle helmet and went out for my daily ride and was really impressed with the gyro image stabilization and anti-shake functions giving me very clear stable footage. Please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

I have added some video footage and will also add some pictures showing the camera unpacking, going through the touch screen menu, linking the CamKing application to the camera and going through the menu on that. I then show some footage of testing the waterproof camera case followed by a short clip of my remote control truck doing a simple jump using the slow motion feature to record on x4, finally showing some footage from my cycle ride, unfortunately I was unable to fit the dash cam footage on the video due to the size restraints.

• 4K Ultra HD Action Camera: Supports 4K, 2K Video and 20MP Photos,7 layer glass lens, Sony image sensor. 170°ultra wide angle, Campark 4K sport camera capture much more high quality pictures and videos.
• Innovation Touchscreen & Dual Screen: Built-in touchscreen for easy preview and shooting, with the LED front display screen, you can easily know the status(mode/battery Level/lasting time) of your action camera when recording.
• Wrist 2.4G Remote Control & Build In WIFI: Features 2.4G remote control, easy to control the action camera when hiking,cycling or self recording. allow you preview photo/video in real-time, playback, download and share it to facebook, youtube with phone through App.
• 30M Waterproof : With IP68 waterproof case which allow you as deep as 30 meters to record the beautiful underwater world, perfect for water sports like diving, swimming, drifting, surfing and more
• Full pack Accessories & Portable Package: Campark X20 Action Camera supports 64GB Micro SD Card(Class 10 or above card). With tons of accessories for you to attach the camera to helmets, bike, surfboards, cars and other objects easily. Special designed Portable Case easy to carry where you want to go.

What I liked
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- Superb quality recording
- Holds up to a 64gb micro SD card, a lot of cameras are limited to 32gb
- Easy to navigate touch screen and swipe menu system on the camera
- Ability to use the camera as a dash cam with full features of a standard dash cam
- The CamKing application works very well and makes it easy to control the camera and settings remotely
- The 170°ultra wide angle works really well
- The front LED displaying mode, battery level and lasting time a very neat and useful addition
- Gyro image stabilization and anti-shake functions work really well
- Nice zip sided case containing a multitude of fixtures and fittings for the camera
- The waterproof case, easy to open and close and works perfectly

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not so much as a dislike as something I would have liked as it only states one battery but I would have liked the addition of a spare battery

Summary
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Superb camera, I paid an arm and a leg for my GoPro Hero5 but now realise a lot of the cost was paying for the name and for less than half the price this camera with the touch screen and great recording quality along with all the features is a far more useful and practical camera for me, I would certainly recommend it along with giving it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £109.99
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KIPTOP WIFI Action Camera - Underwater Sports Camera Review

Superb budget action camera, this purchase was ruled by my wallet rather than rather than going for the more it costs the better, I checked out the specs of this before purchasing and it holds its own with many of the sub £100 action cameras with so much for the price (£29.99 at the time of purchase).

It comes in a long box with the camera displayed in the top through a plastic panel and on opening a plastic tray containing a multitude of different attachments and fittings, these are all what seems to have become the standard ‘GoPro’ fittings, all interchangeable with any and all action cameras I have seen, there is also a nice addition of a micro USB card reader not listed but very handy for anyone without one.

The manual is a good glossy one with itemised diagrams showing button functions and the usage for various attachments, all very clear and easy to follow. I used the QR code on the box to install the GoPlus Cam application on my Android phone and it also has a QR code for the IOS version should you be using an apple device. Once I had this installed I turned the camera on and used the ‘UP’ button to turn on the WiFi, once the SportsDV appeared in the WiFi on my phone selecting it, I then opened up the application.

The GoPlus Cam application works very well also giving you the ability to change a multitude of settings over WiFi and even format the micro SD card if you wish, once I had the camera set up as I wanted it I took it out for a test putting it on my cycle helmet and the captured footage was crystal clear, I then decided for a bit of fun to put it on top of a remote control monster truck I have just to show a bit of different footage and again all very clear and all the recording and settings controlled from my phone.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, going through the menu system on the KIPTOP camera, linking it to my Android phone and showing the GoPlus Cam application running and options, a bit of footage from my cycle ride and finally some footage from the top of my monster truck. Please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• Limited 12 Months Warranty From Date of Purchase: Built-in Large 2-inch HD LCD Display on the back allows you to view real time HD pictures and videos! 170° wide angle lens that enables fast and accurate motion capture, offer a wider field of view and can take in more surroundings
• TIME LAPSE function: Makes it possible to shoot a sequence of pictures (such as a flower opening) automatically under pre-set conditions. Anti-shaking function compensates for the hand movement while shooting
• Built-in Wi-Fi: Allows you to view and share the videos or photos timely and remote control the camera via APP. This WiFi is not only a remote control, it allows you monitor in real time, review videos/photos on mobile/laptop, set camera feature and record modes
• Easy to use: You can easily take it snorkeling or even diving with the waterproof case (included in the package) and get to learn more about the underwater world. Connect the action cam to your computer with a USB cable to transfer your entire library, or simply hook up the sports cam directly to your TV via HDMI
• 2 rechargeable batteries included: Never run out of battery life again! Double your recording time and enjoyment now

What I liked
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- The price, you get so much for a budget price
- Recording footage is really good
- Comes with a multitude of attachments along with a micro USB card reader
- The waterproof case works really well, I tested it but didn’t have room to add it to my video
- Good clear easy to follow glossy manual
- Has a multitude of settings with the addition of settings to use it as a dash cam
- The GoPlus Cam application is very good, easy to use with the ability to change many of the settings without having to go into the camera menu

What I Didn’t Like
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- Nothing I don’t like, this is a budget camera and it doesn’t come with a case but it doesn’t claim to

Summary
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Really great value action camera, if you purchased the attachments alone you would be paying £15 plus but for the £29.99 you get everything and this really is a camera that stacks up well against any of the sub £100 action cameras with great recording footage and a neat mobile application to control it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £29.99
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MATECam Sports Action Camera 4K Wi-Fi Mini Full HD

Great little camera I am really pleased with it, I already own a GoPro HERO5 Session and have been less than impressed with it, it gets very hot, although it has a scrolling LED display this is extremely awkward to navigate taking several button presses to confirm any option, it has its own power connection instead of using a micro or mini USB which is annoying and no doubt expensive to replace should I lose it and as I wanted another camera there was no way I was going to shell out another £229 for a Hero5.

After having a look around I decided on this and at £65.99 at the time I purchased I didn’t expect it to produce the same quality as my Hero5 but I was wrong, the quality is superb and easily as good as the Hero5 at a fraction of the price, it is compatible with the GoPro fittings I have and very little difference in size.

After reading through the manual and giving the camera a full charge I installed the MATECam app on my iphone 6 (it’s worth noting at this time the app needs the camera to be connected via WiFi to run). The app is very good and has a mass of options and adjustments, I will upload some pictures of the menu system showing these and they are very easy to navigate and adjust mostly being self-explanatory, you don’t need the app to use the camera but as with the Hero5 it makes using it a lot easier.

I was now ready to give the camera a good solid test so strapped it to my cycle helmet and went out for a ride, the recording quality was very clear and crisp and indistinguishable from the footage I get using my Hero5, when I returned I used the handlebar attachment and put it on my daughters scooter and she had a ride round with it again very good footage no noticeable difference from my Hero5. I then added some footage of flying my drone using a head attachment I got in a cheap kit for my Hero5 again very good footage. I wanted to test the waterproof case so decided to give it a test in the bath and it passed with flying colours.

I really like the little stand that comes with the camera clipping into tiny holes in the side and will be adding quite a few pictures showing size comparison between the MATECam and the Hero5.

I have added a video showing footage of my cycle ride, camera on the handle bars of a scooter, filming a drone and the bath test I performed, please note that video footage degrades considerably when uploaded through Amazon’s optimisation system and the original footage is of a far higher quality but hopefully this gives you a good indication of the camera in use.

• Interpolated 4K HD Action Camera. OV4689 CMOS Sensor. X1- Standard Edition Silver
• Built-In WIFI & HDMI, edit & share your action in minutes. Just download App(matecam) on your phone or tablet and connect with this action camera. Then operate or review the images or videos via Android or iOS devices. WiFi signal ranges up to 20 meters.
• 100 Feet(30m) waterproof camera. A water-resistant case allows you to do a deep dive below 30 meters, ready to capture all your details of adventures, interesting selfies and satisfying videos. Ideal for water sport such as swimming, surfing, diving, etc.
• Micro SD Card of Class 10 is Highly Recommended for 4K Action Camera. MATECam Action Camera can add up to 128GB Micro SD Card.
• GUARANTEE.Full money back guarantee from MATCam.

What I liked
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- Creates great quality footage
- Very good MATECam application
- Uses a micro USB charging lead
- Interchangeable with most GoPro fittings
- The price is a fraction of the GoPro price
- Well boxed and presented with a good easy to follow manual
- Comes with a variety of fittings
- Nice and compact
- Option to change the output format

What I Didn’t Like
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- It gets hot, I would have thought this an issue but this does not get anywhere near as hot as the Hero5
- Option to format the micro SD card in the MATECam app is in Chinese, very picky as it’s simple enough to work out with only 2 options to choose from and will no doubt be sorted in an update.

Summary
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First thing I ask myself is why did I spend so much on a Hero5 when this does the same job at just a fraction of the price, it does not have the LED menu on it the Hero5 does but that is more of a novelty than a useful feature as I make most adjustments through the phone app, there is very little difference in size, the recording quality is superb and it even has an option to switch the output format between .mov and .mp4 which is a very useful feature if you use different video editing software. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £65.99

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GooBang Doo 4K Sport Camera WiFi Camcorder

This really is a cracking little action camera, it arrived in a long box with a clear plastic top with the camera fixed inside, I opened it all up and there are masses of various different mounts for fixing the camera. I wanted to fix this to my cycle helmet and it has all the fittings to do this and it fixes nice and secure.

After reading through the instructions and installing the EZ iCam application onto my phone it was a very simple process to link the camera via WIFI to my phone and then add it in the phone app, this application works very well and also allows you to change some of the camera settings without having to go into the camera menu’s, it’s simple but very effective and ideal for hands free recording.

The camera also comes with a little remote control which can be fitted to the straps so if like myself you are using it on a cycle helmet it’s a simple button push to start and stop recording without trying to find the button on the top of the camera or use your phone.

I have added a video but please be aware that the quality degrades significantly once it goes through Amazons optimisation and the original quality is far clearer. The video shows me going through the menu system which is very simple, packed with features and settings and most of it is obvious and self-explanatory but should you get stuck the manual is very clear and easy to follow. The second part shows me on my daily cycle ride.

I have added some photo’s captured from the video which hopefully gives a better indication of the great quality, at the end of the video I have the camera fitted on the handlebars, this works find but I did find the camera much better on my cycle helmet with far less vibration as I use a lot of rough cycle paths.

• [Professional 4K Action Camera]: Upgraded 2-Inch High-definition LCD and Professional 4K 25fps & 2.7K 30fps video with 12MP photos at up to 30 frames per second which is 4 times the resolution of traditional HD cameras.170 Degree Ultra Wide Angel Lens makes you can easily capture HD pictures of all kinds of occasion.
• [Build-in WIFI]: Download App(EZ iCam) on your smartphone or tablet, so you can view picture&video via this App on your Android or iOS system, The built-in Wi-Fi can control cameras from distances of up to 50-feet (15-meters), Save & edit & share your action in minutes.
• [IP68 Waterproof]: Equipped with IP68 durable waterproof case, so you can use it in water up to 100 Feet (30m).Ideal for water sports like swimming, drifting, surfing etc.
• [Long Lasting Battery]: 2 Rechargeable 1050mAh batteries come with the package, each one can record up to 90 minutes. Longer battery life enables lasting recording without worries.
• [Multiple Free Accessories]: You can use these accessories to fix your action camera on bike & car & unmanned aerial vehicles, so it provides a convenient capture solution for amazing new perspectives you will never miss it again.

What I liked
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- Great quality video’s
- Very simple and easy to use EZ iCam phone application
- Loads of different attachments provided
- A spare battery and remote control
- The camera has a simple and easy to navigate menu
- Waterproof case
- Fits on my cycle helmet perfectly

What I Didn’t Like
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- More of an observation that a dislike as it’s clearly stated but you need to charge the batteries in the camera as there is no separate charging unit

Summary
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Overall this is a really nice action camera, the footage really is superb, it fits great on my cycle helmet, has a mass of attachments with loads of settings and features on the camera. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £52.99
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APEMAN Trail Hunting Wildlife Camera

For anyone not wanting to read through my full review I will start off by saying this is a very nice camera and I would recommend it. The camera comes nicely boxed with a choice of a strap mounting or a fixed base (both supplied). I read through the quick start guide which is very simple to follow, I then inserted the batteries and a SD card neither of which are supplied as clearly stated so already had these ready when it arrived. I put the camera in test mode as suggested and had a play with the settings and modes taking a few test photos and videos which worked well.

After I was happy I fully understood the settings I placed it into the ON mode at this point it counts down on the screen and then the screen goes blank you should also note at this point you will not see the flashing LED you do in test mode and the camera has the appearance of being totally inactive. I set it up on my balcony with a setting of picture and video and have uploaded a very short video of the results, I have very little experience of editing videos so just put the picture first then the video taken.

My daughter is 10 years old and mad keen on wildlife so I got this for the garden as every year we get anything from cats, foxes to hedgehogs visiting and after a good test on this I am more than happy it is going to get us some great pictures and videos.

What I Liked
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- Good quality images and videos
- Nice design
- Choice of fittings
- Wide variety of settings and modes
- Menu system and LED display
- Water resistant

What I Didn’t like
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- One minor niggle was you could not switch from the ON mode to TEST mode and use the menu items and had to go from ON mode to OFF then back to TEST mode. Not really a major issue and not something I would reduce my rating for as it does not affect the overall usage.

What I Would Like To See
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- A built in power bank rather than batteries
- Built in hard drive in addition to SD card slot

Summary

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Overall a great camera with enough settings for a wide variety of uses, the video and picture quality is very good and adjustable, I am very pleased with this camera and would certainly recommend it.

Price: £75.99
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