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SJCAM A10 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Video resolution:1296pBattery life:450 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

SJCAM A10 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.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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 90% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

5.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of action-cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

30%

3.3

Video

22%

3.7

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

7.3

Battery

11%

6.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.1

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 83% of action-cameras
5.5

User score

User score
5.5/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM A10

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

30%

3.3

Video

22%

3.7

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

7.3

Battery

11%

6.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.1

Display & Design

4.8
User score
User score
5.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
5.5
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Popularity:
SJCAM A10 has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than 80.1% of action cameras.
2.4
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.4
Video resolution
1296p
Video resolution
1296p
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This action camera records video at 1296p, which is lower than that of 68.7% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 0 fps, which is lower than that of 65.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 34.2% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 30 fps, which is lower than that of 77.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 21.2% 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
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is higher than that of 25.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 29.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.9"
Sensor size
1/2.9"
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.9", which is smaller than that of 92.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/4 f
Main camera aperture
f/4
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/4, which is narrower than that of 96.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.1% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
12 MP
Photo resolution
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 12 MP, which is higher than 24.3% of action cameras and equal to 35% of action cameras.
Field of view
140 °
Field of view
140 °
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 140 °, which is narrower than that of 82.2% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
â–² Better than 43% of models
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
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
?
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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
yes
USB Type-C
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 41.6% of action cameras.
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Battery life
450 min
Battery life
450 min
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 450 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 99.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
2,650 mAh
Battery power
2,650 mAh
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 2,650 mAh, which is higher than that of 98.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.6% 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.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C, which is higher than that of 23.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 50.4% of action cameras.
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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SJCAM A10 vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 360 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    450 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (450 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    450 min vs 90 min
  • 1,450 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    2,650 mAh min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (2650 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    2,650 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 360 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    450 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (450 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    450 min vs 90 min
  • 1,450 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    2,650 mAh min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (2650 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    2,650 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Damage-resistant glass
    Damage-resistant glass
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera uses damage-resistant glass, the average action camera does not. 43.2% of action cameras use damage-resistant glass.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1296p
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This action camera records at 1296p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1296p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.9"
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.9", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.9" vs 1/2.3"
  • 30 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    140 °
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (140 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    140 ° vs 170 °
  • 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
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    0 fps vs 120 fps
  • 46.2% lower user score
    User score
    5.5/ 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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    â–¼
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    SJCAM A10
    the average action camera
    SJCAM A10 has a lower user score than the average action camera (5.47 vs 8.000).
    5.47 vs 8
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    SJCAM A10 has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.42 vs 7).
    6.42 vs 6.97
  • 2.86x less popular
    SJCAM A10 is less popular than the average action camera (2.37 vs 6.8).
    2.37 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1296p
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This action camera records at 1296p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1296p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    0 fps vs 120 fps
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    30 fps vs 60 fps
  • 10 s shorter pre-buffer duration
    Pre-buffer duration
    10 s
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 s – >0 s
    This action camera has a lower pre-buffer duration than the average action camera (10 s vs 0 s). The average action camera offers a pre-buffer duration of 0 s.
    10 s vs 0 s
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.9"
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.9", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.9" vs 1/2.3"
  • 30 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    140 °
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (140 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    140 ° vs 170 °
  • 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.
  • 1.2 f narrower main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    4 f
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (4 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    4 f vs 2.8 f
  • 18.2% heavier
    Weight
    120 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (120 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    120 g vs 101.5 g
  • 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
  • 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.
    0 m vs 1 m

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Summary of the review
Review – The SJCAM SJ10 PRO Action cam. #SJCAM #Tech

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Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about SJCAM A10

  • Versatile design allows use as a bodycam, dashcam, or action camera
  • Excellent infrared night vision with dedicated IR LEDs for total darkness
  • Long-lasting 2650 mAh battery offers up to 7 hours of performance
  • Dual-microphone noise reduction captures clear target audio
  • Rugged, shock-proof, and IP65 rain-proof/dustproof body protection
  • Intuitive and highly responsive 2.0-inch LCD touchscreen interface
  • Wide 140-degree field of view covers extensive visual areas
  • Useful built-in laser positioning light for precise framing

What we don't like about SJCAM A10

  • Video resolution maxes out at 1296P at 30fps instead of native 4K
  • Lacks advanced electronic image stabilization (EIS)
  • Bulky and heavier form factor compared to standard slim action cameras
  • Windshield suction cup mount for dashcam mode must be bought separately
  • Only splashproof (IP65) rather than fully submersible underwater without a case

Verdict

The SJCAM A10 is a specialized body camera and dashcam hybrid designed for law enforcement and security, featuring a Novatek NTK96658 chipset and a Sony IMX307 sensor that records video up to 1296p at 30fps and captures 12MP photos. Its main characteristics include a 140-degree wide-angle lens, a 2.0-inch touchscreen LCD, and a robust IP65-rated body that is dustproof and water-resistant. The camera stands out for its high-capacity 2650mAh removable battery providing up to 6–7 hours of recording, built-in infrared LEDs for superior night vision, and a laser pointer for precise framing. While it offers excellent low-light performance and versatile modes like loop recording and motion detection, its primary drawbacks include the lack of electronic image stabilization (EIS) for smooth action footage and its limitation to 30fps at higher resolutions, which may not satisfy users looking for 4K video.

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