SJCAM M20 sports camera review, good performance at a great price

SJCAM M20 sports camera

Once again, in Actualidad Gadget os traemos análisis de los nuevos dispositivos que salen en el mercado. En esta ocasión es el turno de la SJCAM M20 sports camera, the new model of the brand that comes to replace the previous M10 model. The main advantages with respect to the M10 are that its size is even smaller (with which we are facing one of the most compact sports cameras on the market) and the camera that goes up from 12 MP to 16 MP that incorporates the model M20. Its price is very attractive, since we can buy the M20 for only $ 109.

Sports camera features

side sports camera

This is what the SJCAM M20 looks like

At the design level, the M20 stands out for its compact vertical design, when the normal thing in this type of cameras was a horizontal design at the most pure GoPro style. In this way they achieve a product with a really tight dimensions of 40 mm wide, 54 mm high and 29 mm long and with a weight with battery included of only 54 grams. This small size and weight make the M20 an ideal device to use in drones or RC cars.

Regarding image quality, the M20 mounts the 206 MP Sony IMX16CQC sensor which gives very good results. Allows a 166 degree maximum angle which is undoubtedly appreciated when recording videos in the open air and we want to transmit the environment around us in the video with the most realistic possible result. The 900 mAh battery allows an autonomy of 80 minutes which is not bad.

It has a integrated 1,5 inch LCD screen that allows both seeing in real time what the camera is recording and accessing the device's configuration menu.

Let's see the rest of the technical characteristics.

Device SJCAM M20
chip Novatek NTK96660
Sensor Sony IMX206CQC.
Angular lens  166 degrees
Screen 1.5 inch LCD
Video «4K @ 24FPS (2880 * 2160) 2K (2560 x 1440) @ 30FPS 1080P (1920 x 1080) @ 60FPS 1080P (1920 x 1080) @ 30FPS 720P (1280 x 720) @ 120FPS WVGA @ 240fps »
GALLERY "16 MP (4.608 x 3.456) 12 MP (4.032 x 3.024) 10 MP (3.648 x 2.736) 8 MP (3.264 x 2.448) / 5 MP (2.592 x 1.944) 3 MP (2.048 * 1.536). ISO range 100 - 800 »
Video formats Mov and MP4
Image formats JPG
Features «Simple capture burst mode of 3 photos per second with a timer recording while the battery is charging dashcam audio recording detection recording underwater recording mode time lapse »
Local "micro SD microUSB microHDMI »
Memoria interna no
External memory microSD
Connectivity «Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Bluetooth »
Battery Ion-Lithium 900 mAh for an autonomy of 80 minutes
Compatible Operating Systems «Windows XP and later Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later »
Price  $ 109

Available in colors 7

camera-colors

At the customization level, the camera is available in 7 colors so the choice is very high. In our case we have tried the traditional black color, but you can buy it in blue, white, yellow, red, silver and gold.

Editor's opinion

SJCAM M20 sports camera
  • Editor's rating
  • 4.5 star rating
109$
  • 80%

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  • Integrated
    Publisher: 80%
  • Screen
    Publisher: 75%
  • Performance
    Publisher: 80%
  • Camera
    Publisher: 85%
  • Autonomy
    Publisher: 75%
  • Portability (size / weight)
    Publisher: 97%
  • Price quality
    Publisher: 97%

Points in favor

Pros

  • Great value for money
  • 7 colors available
  • Very compact and lightweight model
  • Good technical characteristics

Points against

Cons

  • LCD screen looks bad in the sun
  • Battery life is a bit tight

Video of the SJCAM M20 in operation

In the following video you can see the sports camera working on a motorcycle.

Photo Gallery

In the following photo gallery we can see all details of SJCAM M20 and its accessories

Final assessment

The SJCAM M20 sports camera is a model with technical characteristics that will meet the needs of the vast majority of users. Has a great value for money and thanks to its small size and low weight it is perfect to take it anywhere. A highly recommended purchase.


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  1.   Manuel Ureta. said

    Good morning, and how are you doing with the camera today? How long does the battery last?

    1.    Michael Gaton said

      The battery lasts about 80-90 minutes. The camera works very well, the truth is that I am happy.

      Regards,

  2.   Javier said

    Good, I doubt between the sjcam… .if they were at the same price, which one would you buy? The m10 plus, the M20 or the 5000 wifi? Thank you very much

  3.   Juan said

    I can't see the videos, when I pass them to the pc they look pixelated. why is it because I have a lexar 633x 32gb hc I class 10. Thank you.

    1.    Javier said

      pc video card
      try to see it on a more powerful computer

  4.   Belisarius Munoz said

    It indicates full memory, and the Photos and videos files are at 0, it indicates 12 available goals of 32 Gb ... I don't understand