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SJCAM C100 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Video resolution:1080pBattery life:130 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

SJCAM C100 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.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

▼Worse than 82% of action-cameras
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

30%

4.1

Video

22%

6.5

Photo

14%

4.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.2

Battery

11%

4.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

2.9

Display & Design

▼Worse than 85% of action-cameras
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 653 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.
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM C100

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

30%

4.1

Video

22%

6.5

Photo

14%

4.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.2

Battery

11%

4.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

2.9

Display & Design

4.7
User score
User score
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 653 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
SJCAM C100 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 49.4% of action cameras.
6.8
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.7
Video resolution
1080p
Video resolution
1080p
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This action camera records video at 1080p, which is lower than that of 69.9% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
▼ 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
▼ 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
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps, which is lower than that of 77% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.4% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
▲ Better than 75% of models
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
?
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
?
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Built-in display
no
Built-in display
no
▼ Worse than 73% of models
This action camera does not have a display. 72.6% of action cameras have a display.
Screen size
0 inch
Screen size
0 inch
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 0 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 86.6% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 13.4% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
no
Touchscreen
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
?
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
130 min
Battery life
130 min
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 130 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 74.4% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 1.2% of action cameras.
Battery power
730 mAh
Battery power
730 mAh
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 730 mAh, which is lower than that of 88.1% of action cameras.
Charging time
1.67 h
Charging time
1.67 h
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 1.67 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 69.7% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 0.7% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
30 with housing/case.
IP rating
IP68
IP rating
IP68
▲ 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
40 °C
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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 C100 vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    ▲ 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
  • 40 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    130 min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (130 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    130 min vs 90 min
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    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
  • 10 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (20 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    20 mm vs 30 mm
  • 0.33 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.67 h
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.7 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    1.67 h vs 2 h
  • 7.14x cheaper
    SJCAM C100 is cheaper than the average action camera (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2020 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    2020 vs 2018
  • 7.14x cheaper
    SJCAM C100 is cheaper than the average action camera (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    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
  • 10 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (20 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    20 mm vs 30 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2020 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    2020 vs 2018
  • 40 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    130 min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (130 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    130 min vs 90 min
  • 0.33 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.67 h
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.7 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    1.67 h vs 2 h
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    ▲ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1080p vs 5.3K
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    ▼ 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
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 470 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    730 mAh min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (730 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 53.3% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (28 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Does not have a display
    Built-in display
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This action camera does not have a display, the average action camera does. 72.1% of action cameras have a display.
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 9.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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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    SJCAM C100
    the average action camera
    SJCAM C100 has a lower user score than the average action camera (7.30 vs 8.000).
    7.3 vs 8
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    SJCAM C100 has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.68 vs 7).
    6.68 vs 6.97
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1080p vs 5.3K
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    ▼ 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
  • 53.3% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (28 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    30 fps
    ▼ 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
  • 4,800 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    1,600 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Does not have a display
    Built-in display
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This action camera does not have a display, the average action camera does. 72.1% of action cameras have a display.
  • 15 mm taller
    Height
    60 mm
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (60 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    60 mm vs 45 mm
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
    Only smartphone app control, no dedicated remote.
  • 470 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    730 mAh min
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (730 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    ▼ 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.
    30 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m

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Third-party reviews

Based on 653 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about SJCAM C100

  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly pricing
  • Extremely compact, pocket-sized, and lightweight body
  • Waterproof up to 30 meters when used with the included housing case
  • Magnetic back allows easy attachment to metal surfaces
  • Strong battery life offering up to 2 to 3 hours of recording
  • Comes packaged with a generous variety of mounting accessories
  • Versatile functionality allows it to double as a webcam or car dashcam

What we don't like about SJCAM C100

  • Lacks a built-in display screen, requiring heavy reliance on a smartphone app
  • Poor or entirely missing image stabilisation on the base C100 model
  • Subpar audio capture and quiet microphone performance without external accessories
  • Slow and laggy Wi-Fi connectivity when syncing with the mobile application
  • Mediocre low-light video quality and slow exposure adjustments
  • Weak internal magnet that struggles to maintain a firm grip on moving surfaces
  • Relies on an outdated Micro-USB port instead of USB-C for charging and data transfer

Verdict

The SJCAM C100 is an ultra-compact, thumb-sized action camera measuring 60 x 26 x 20 mm and weighing just 40 grams. It captures 1080p video at 30fps and 15MP photos through an OV4689 sensor with a 115-degree wide-angle lens, while utilizing H.265 compression and a 730mAh battery that provides up to 200 minutes of recording with Wi-Fi turned off. Key pros include its highly portable design, budget-friendly price point, versatile magnetic body for quick mounting, and 30-meter waterproof capability when placed inside the included housing. However, main cons include a lack of built-in electronic image stabilization (EIS) on the base model, dependence on the mobile app to unlock essential modes like photos or time-lapses, a restricted video bitrate that impacts overall image clarity, and its reliance on an outdated Micro-USB port instead of USB-C.

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