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Crosstour CT8500 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

Crosstour CT8500 Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of action-cameras
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

30%

5.8

Video

22%

6.2

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.3

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.5

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 51% of action-cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £55

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Technical Specifications of action camera Crosstour CT8500

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

30%

5.8

Video

22%

6.2

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.3

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.5

Display & Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Crosstour CT8500 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 41.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 23.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.8% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, which is higher than that of 71% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.2% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
20 MP
Photo resolution
20 MP
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 20 MP, which is higher than 71.8% of action cameras and equal to 11.7% of action cameras.
Field of view
170 °
Field of view
170 °
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 170 °, which is wider than that of 44.9% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
?
Screen size
2 inch
Screen size
2 inch
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 35.1% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 33% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
no
Touchscreen
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 57.9% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 42.2% of action cameras use USB-C.
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Battery life
90 min
Battery life
90 min
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 33.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,050 mAh
Battery power
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh, which is lower than that of 61.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
3 h
Charging time
3 h
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 3 h, which is longer than the charging time of 75% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 13.8% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
40 with housing/case.
IP rating
IP68
IP rating
IP68
â–² Better than 71% of models
This action camera has an IP rating of IP68, which is higher than that of 70.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 29.4% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
â–² Better than 32% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 31.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 44.7% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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Crosstour CT8500 vs the average action camera

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  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IP68 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IP68 vs IPX4
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 36.9% lighter
    Weight
    64 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (64 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    64 g vs 101.5 g
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • 4.55x cheaper
    Crosstour CT8500 is cheaper than the average action camera (£55 vs £250).
    £55 vs £250
  • 4.55x cheaper
    Crosstour CT8500 is cheaper than the average action camera (£55 vs £250).
    £55 vs £250
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 36.9% lighter
    Weight
    64 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (64 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    64 g vs 101.5 g
  • 5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    25 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (25 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    25 mm vs 30 mm
  • 4 mm shorter
    Height
    41 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IP68 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IP68 vs IPX4
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 1 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (3 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    3 h vs 2 h
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not support manual exposure, the average action camera does. 66.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 96 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB may work unofficially.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 6.78x less popular
    Crosstour CT8500 is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not support manual exposure, the average action camera does. 66.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 1 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (3 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    3 h vs 2 h
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    40 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 96 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB may work unofficially.
    32 GB vs 128 GB

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What we like about Crosstour CT8500

  • Affordable budget alternative to premium brands like GoPro.
  • Comes with a comprehensive kit of accessories and mounting options.
  • Includes an external lavalier microphone and dual removable batteries.
  • Offers good value video performance up to 4K resolution for its price range.
  • Features multiple connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, and dedicated microphone ports.
  • Lightweight, compact, and highly portable form factor.

What we don't like about Crosstour CT8500

  • Built-in display lacks the accuracy needed for reliable real-time shot monitoring.
  • Fixed wide-angle lens lacks linear mode, causing noticeable fisheye distortion and warping.
  • Menu layout is complex and lacks an integrated modern touchscreen interface.
  • The camera cannot charge its battery while actively recording video.
  • Requires a separate card reader to transfer files to computers when using larger capacity MicroSD cards.

Verdict

The Crosstour CT8500 is a budget-friendly action camera capable of recording 4K video at 30fps and capturing 20MP still images through its 170-degree wide-angle lens. Key characteristics include built-in Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Wi-Fi connectivity for smartphone control via the Live DV app, and a waterproof rating of up to 40 meters when used with its included housing. Its main advantages are the extensive accessory kit—which features a remote control and an external microphone—and its lightweight design with a 2-inch LCD screen. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of stabilization when shooting in 4K resolution, some fisheye distortion due to the fixed wide lens, and a battery compartment door that can be difficult to operate.

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