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SJCAM C100 Pro review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Video resolution:4KBattery life:148 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

SJCAM C100 Pro Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

SJCAM C100 Pro
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

35%

6.2

Technical score

30%

6.2

List score

25%

6.2

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 78% of action cameras
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 71%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

30%

7.4

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

5.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.5

Battery

11%

7.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

3.0

Display & Design

▲Better than 54%
6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 68% of models

6.2

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 68%
6.2

List score

List score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 59 lists (2%)
▲Better than 66%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the SJCAM C100 Pro

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Reviewers appreciate the included memory card and easy app, but agree the stabilisation is disappointing.
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM C100 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

30%

7.4

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

5.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.5

Battery

11%

7.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

3.0

Display & Design

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
List score
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 33% of action cameras and equal to that of 31% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 20.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.7% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.265
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.265. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 66.5% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say
Photo resolution
20 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, which is higher than that of 61.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 17% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/3"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/3", which is smaller than that of 92.4% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.5 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.5, which is wider than that of 49.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.6% of action cameras.
Field of view
120 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 120 ° field of view, which is narrower than 91.4% of Action cameras and equal to 3.1% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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Built-in display
no
This action camera does not have a built-in display. 78.7% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
0 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 0 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 90.3% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 9.7% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
no
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 65.2% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
no
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 26.3% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Flip-out screen
no
This action camera does not have a fully articulated screen. 2.9% of action cameras have a fully articulated screen.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
?
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 47% of action cameras.
USB version
?
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Battery life
148 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 148 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 80.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
730 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 730 mAh, which is lower than that of 89.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
?
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.5% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 47.9% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.8% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say

SJCAM C100 Pro vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 53 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (148 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    148 min vs 95 min
  • 67.3% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (32 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    32 g vs 98 g
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 5.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    20 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • Better video codecs
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.265 vs H.264
  • 384 GB larger microSD limit
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • 7 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2026 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2026 vs 2019
  • 25 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (20 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    20 mm vs 45 mm
  • 2.57x cheaper
    SJCAM C100 Pro is cheaper than the average action camera (£70 vs £180).
    £70 vs £180
  • Better video codecs
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.265 vs H.264
  • 7 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2026 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2026 vs 2019
  • 5.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    20 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 67.3% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (32 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    32 g vs 98 g
  • 25 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (20 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    20 mm vs 45 mm
  • 3.8 mm thinner
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (26 mm vs 29.8 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 29.8 mm.
    26 mm vs 29.8 mm
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 53 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (148 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    148 min vs 95 min
  • 384 GB larger microSD limit
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (512 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    512 GB vs 128 GB
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/3", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 50 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (120 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    120 ° vs 170 °
  • 18.4% lower list score
    List score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 59 lists (2%)
    6.2 vs 7.6
  • No touchscreen
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 64.8% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 470 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • No built-in display
    This action camera does not have a built-in display, while the average action camera does. 78.3% of Action cameras offer this.
  • No removable battery
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 18.4% lower list score
    List score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 59 lists (2%)
    6.2 vs 7.6
  • 12.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.2 vs 7.1
  • 3% worse value for money
    SJCAM C100 Pro has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.61
  • 60 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    This action camera records slow motion at a lower frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 120 fps). The average Action camera records slow motion at 120 fps.
    60 fps vs 120 fps
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/3", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 50 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (120 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    120 ° vs 170 °
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 7 x less optical zoom
    This action camera has a lower optical zoom than the average action camera (8 x vs 1 x). The average action camera offers 1 x of optical zoom.
    8 x vs 1 x
  • No touchscreen
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 64.8% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • No built-in display
    This action camera does not have a built-in display, while the average action camera does. 78.3% of Action cameras offer this.
  • No remote control support
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 470 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    730 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • No removable battery
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
23/08/2026
Hands-on review · walking stabilization test
Verdict
SJCAM C100 Pro is not recommended unless you only film from a fixed position, as no stabilization was found.
6.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
23/08/2026
Video test · walking and talking footage, no stabilization
Verdict
SJCAM C100 Pro is worth keeping, but its footage looks shaky without stabilization, so check sample clips before buying.
5.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
22/08/2026
Video test · walking footage, advertised stabilization not found
Verdict
SJCAM C100 Pro footage is hard to watch without stabilization, and the advertised EIS feature was not found.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SJCAM C100 Pro

  • 148 min of battery life covers a long walk or ride.
  • At 32 g it is light enough to wear on a jacket all day.
  • The microSD slot takes cards up to 512 GB.
  • A 64 GB card and a magnetic mount come in the box.
  • The phone app controls the camera and moves files over Wi-Fi.
  • At 20 mm high it slips into a pocket easily.

What customers don't like about SJCAM C100 Pro

  • There is no built-in screen, so every setting needs the phone.
  • Footage looked shaky when walking, despite the listed stabilization.
  • Slow motion runs at only 60 fps, so fast action looks less smooth.
  • With no optical stabilization, steady shots depend on software alone.
  • The 2.5 f lens on a small sensor struggles in dim light.

Verdict

At 32 g, the SJCAM C100 Pro is light enough to clip to a jacket and forget about. It is a small 4K camera for people who want to film walks, rides and vlogs without carrying extra weight. The battery runs for 148 min, which is the strongest point here, and the microSD slot takes cards up to 512 GB. A 64 GB card comes in the box, and the phone app handles the settings and file transfers over Wi-Fi. The trade-offs are real. The camera has no screen, so you need your phone for every setting, and in tests the footage looked shaky when walking, even though electronic stabilization is listed. It suits a buyer who wants a tiny clip-on camera for simple footage and does not mind using a phone as the viewfinder.

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