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Crosstour CT9500 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:50 fps

Crosstour CT9500 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 58% of action-cameras
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

30%

6.0

Video

22%

6.4

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.4

Battery

11%

5.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.4

Display & Design

▲Better than 55% 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of action camera Crosstour CT9500

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
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Score components:

30%

6.0

Video

22%

6.4

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.4

Battery

11%

5.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.4

Display & Design

5.8
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
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Popularity:
Crosstour CT9500 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
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Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
50 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
50 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 50 fps, which is higher than that of 66.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.5% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 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
54 Mbps
Video bitrate
54 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 54 Mbps, which is lower than that of 61.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.8% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264, H.265. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 74.7% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 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
?
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
20 MP
Photo resolution
20 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 °
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
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
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 57.9% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
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
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
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
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
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
1,350 mAh
Battery power
1,350 mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,350 mAh, which is higher than that of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.4% of action cameras.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 27% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
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
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
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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Crosstour CT9500 vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 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
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.264, H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.264, H.265 vs H.264
  • 20 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    50 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (50 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    50 fps vs 30 fps
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    20 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
  • 38.9% lighter
    Weight
    62 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (62 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    62 g vs 101.5 g
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    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.
  • 150 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,350 mAh min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1350 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    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 CT9500 is cheaper than the average action camera (£55 vs £250).
    £55 vs £250
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.264, H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.264, H.265 vs H.264
  • 20 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    50 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (50 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    50 fps vs 30 fps
  • 8 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 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
    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
  • 38.9% lighter
    Weight
    62 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (62 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    62 g vs 101.5 g
  • 6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    24 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (24 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    24 mm vs 30 mm
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    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.
  • 150 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,350 mAh min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1350 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    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
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 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
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
    Only smartphone app control, no dedicated remote.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    1
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 6.78x less popular
    Crosstour CT9500 is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • 10% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    54 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (54 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    54 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 6.78x less popular
    Crosstour CT9500 is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 10% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    54 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (54 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    54 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 2 mm wider
    Width
    61 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (61 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    61 mm vs 59 mm
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
    Only smartphone app control, no dedicated remote.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    1
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 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

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What we like about Crosstour CT9500

  • Crisp, highly detailed native 4K video recording
  • Rich, lifelike color reproduction
  • Smooth slow-motion capabilities at lower resolutions
  • Highly responsive, built-in Electronic Image Stabilization
  • Versatile, adjustable field-of-view lenses
  • Seamless, high-quality time-lapse modes
  • Generous bundle of included mounting accessories and extra batteries

What we don't like about Crosstour CT9500

  • Poor internal microphone audio that sounds muddy and has a constant background hiss
  • Severely muffled and compromised audio when inside the waterproof housing
  • Stabilization is less effective than a dedicated powered gimbal
  • Lacks a modern touch screen interface
  • Unreliable Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile app sync issues

Verdict

The Crosstour CT9500 is a budget-friendly action camera equipped with a Sony IMX377 image sensor and a Hisilicon HI3559 graphics processor, delivering native 4K video resolution at up to 50fps alongside sharp 20MP still photography. Its core features include a 170-degree adjustable wide-angle lens, electronic image stabilization (anti-shake), built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone app pairing, and an HDMI output. Key advantages of this 62-gram compact camera are its generous bundled accessory kit—featuring dual 1350mAh rechargeable batteries—and an included waterproof housing rated for depths down to 40 meters. However, user limitations include the lack of a modern touchscreen display on its 2-inch rear view screen, sub-optimal low-light performance, and mediocre built-in microphone audio quality.

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