SJCAM C200 Pro Action Camera

£109.99

Capture your adventures all summer long with the SJCAM C200 Pro Action Camera, designed to be your perfect cameraman whether hiking, skiing or surfing. Built with technology to make even the shakiest of videos smooth, the C200 Pro guarantees to let you relive your trip and watch back your tricks as if you were viewing it again in real-time.

When I first opened the C200 Pro Action Camera I was impressed with how compact and lightweight it was, especially as it boasted so many high-quality camera and video recording specs. The C200 Pro is a small rectangular shape, with the camera on the front and a viewing screen on the back. Included in the box are a waterproof case, a back clip, frame mount, base mount, curved and flat mount, a screen, the USB charging cable, some adhesive sticks and a cleaning cloth.

The C200 Pro camera offers a 4K/30fps video quality and a 20mps camera setting which is exceptional considering the size of the camera. The lens used is an ultra-wide angle lens which provides up to 135° field of view much like that of the human eye. This means that every video looks just as it does when you were there yourself. I personally loved that the camera even includes intelligent algorithms which ensure that there is no fisheye effect caused by this wide view, instead, they balance out the image to make it feel like you’re actually there. Plus, you never have to worry about being too overexposed as the C200 Pro has a built-in HDR setting which balances the image brightness for perfect shots and video capture every time.

The camera is pretty intuitive to use and with just a few clicks and the downloading on the SJCAM app, the camera was ready to record and send the pictures or videos via Bluetooth straight to my phone. I loved that I could then edit the video whilst on the go, and was able to share snippets of my hike with friends and family whilst still away. Plus, the back touch screen is super responsive which makes it super easy to navigate the camera’s settings and capture footage with ease even whilst on the move.

I loved that the camera has been designed for even the most extreme of sports in mind. For sports like skiing or surfing the camera is likely to shake a lot, however, the C200 Pro has a built-in six-axis gyro anti-shake technology which utilises even more algorithms to offset and stabilise the shake, so every shot is as smooth and fluid as possible. This means you can spend more time enjoying the activity than worrying if you got the shot!  

In addition to the stability and top-quality image, the camera is actually waterproof up to 5 metres, and this is increased to 30 metres with the addition of the included waterproof case. Therefore, the SJCAM C200 Pro can be used for anything from hiking to scuba diving to record your adventures all on one compact little camera device. To make this even better the camera is also designed to be drop, dust and shockproof for even greater durability no matter the adventure.

One of my favourite features to play around with was the slow motion setting which records at 120fps. The multiple frame-per-second shooting means that it would be perfect for recording stunts or tricks. I think this would be perfect for a skiing trip to capture your friends as they come over jumps and then be able to watch them back in slow motion. Plus, if you’re heading to somewhere like Norway or Iceland the camera can record great timelapses for a great chance to capture the northern lights using the 120fps setting too!

We also got to test out the Magnetic Lanyard (£14.77) which is designed to hold the SJCAM securely to you so you can capture your adventures hands-free. This made a great and useful addition to the camera, and can be purchased from the SJCAM site along with other useful tools such as a remote-control wristband for the camera and various tripods should you want to have even greater control over your C200 Pro.

If you’re on the hunt for a durable camera which can capture every second of your holiday adventures then the SJCAM C200 Pro Action Camera is an easy choice. It’s been designed to make every shot and video super high quality and ensure you can relive your memories as if you were there for many years to come.

Pros:

• Top quality 4k camera with inbuilt algorithms to balance shots
• Waterproof up to 30m (with the included case) for any activity
• Compact and lightweight design perfect for travelling