Original SJCAM SJ8 Plus Native 4K 30fps Dual Screen WiFi Action Camera
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Original SJCAM SJ8 Plus Native 4K 30fps Dual Screen WiFi Action Camera Review

SJCAM SJ8 4K 30FPS Child Edition~

Snap Verdict

The SJ8 is an enhanced version of the GoPro Hero5 and SJ8. That means the Hero5 Black or Hero6 Black have a few interesting specs for the camera. The Hero6 Pro’s camera boasts the latest processor and GPU, the much-improved S912 CPU, while the Pro versions include a series of high-spec codecs such as H.265 and VP9.

The new Hero5 is the closest to that processor and GPU with only the now more advanced GoPro Hero5 Black which has a GoPro Fusion or Hero6 Black, and the GoPro S3 Pro, as well as the S2 Pro and S3 Fury.

The quality of the footage is at a very high level with the GoPro Hero5 Black, but it doesn’t have that same quality of the GoPro Hero6 Black or Hero6 Black Pro. It’s a very different camera, at the same time. But it’s not just about the cameras, it’s about the quality of video.

The main difference between the two is that the S912 chip and the S912 4K camera has an inbuilt AI that optimises footage for the highest resolution possible. It works at the highest level, but it has been optimised to optimise footage for the camera at such a small size.

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Build and Handling

The Hero5 Black comes with a black matte finish, which is to be expected from the Hero5. It’s a matte finish that looks like it may have been painted in. I had no concerns with its colour or appearance, and it’s easy to see why.

The Hero5 Black also feels very solid and solidly in its place. There are no loose screws or plates that feel to add a premium quality to the camera.

On the front, you’ll only see the GoPro logo. It’s very flat and there’s little to hold it in hand.

On the back, there’s a large viewfinder and a large touch-button to control the camera. There’s also a touch-screen and a dial that you can press to access the modes.

This is where the customisable buttons come in. You can customise the buttons to fit the camera. For instance you can use a little knob to adjust the aperture.

The first time you open the Custom Function menu, you’ll see a short instruction on how to set it up. You’ll then find out how to access the video and stills modes.

The video options are standard on the Hero5, with a selection of 720p and 1080p video options and a selection of 4K and Full HD video options.

Video options

You can see a selection of video options for the S912 SJ8 at the GoPro Forum. These include:

The GoPro website also has a list of video resolutions and frame rates.

The settings manual is an essential part of any 360 photography workflow. If you’re still not sure what the standard is then read on.

As you look through it’s hard to see what options are available, then you’ll have to look through the options manual to figure out what you’re missing.

The settings can be accessed using the navigation pad on the top right hand