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SJCAM C300 review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120Video resolution:4KBattery life:360 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

SJCAM C300 Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 23 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

SJCAM C300
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

6.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 84% of action cameras
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▲Better than 89%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components

30%

7.6

Video

22%

7.2

Photo

14%

5.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.7

Battery

11%

8.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.3

Display & Design

▲Better than 80%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 50% of models

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (23)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 21 video reviews, each 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.
▲Better than 50%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 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 (6)
List score: in 6 of 85 lists (7%)
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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 C300

Based on 2 · 21

Reviewers love the compact size, steady stabilisation and mounts, but audio is poor and image quality divides opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the SJCAM C300

Based on 75 owners sharing their experience in online comments

24%positive15%mixed61%negative

Owners appreciate the low price and compact design, but poor audio, shaky footage, and unreliable recording cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Built-in mic sounds weak and muffled, and in wind or on a motorbike or helmet the wind noise drowns out speech.11
  • External microphones often do not work, as the USB-C port is unsupported and 3.5 mm adapters and Bluetooth mics fail.8
  • Footage is shaky on bikes, motorbikes and helmets, and owners say stabilization is poor even when switched on.7
  • Some saved clips won't play or are corrupt, even with large SD cards, and owners report files that won't open on PC or phone.7
  • Owners say 4K is interpolated from a 2K sensor, so it looks no better than lower settings and wastes memory.5
  • Wind noise on a helmet or motorbike is very loud and drowns out the audio, even with noise reduction on.4
  • Default settings look overexposed, noisy and over-sharpened, especially on bigger screens, so owners lower sharpness and use 1080p60 or 1440p30.4
  • Owners say the neck magnetic mount and remote are missing from the box, and replacement batteries are hard to find, and one battery swelled.4
  • Stabilization turns off in some modes, such as 2.5K wide or with Superview on, so it only works in certain settings.3
  • Recordings stop early, with some owners saying clips cut off after about 18 seconds, and some files fail to save.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM C300

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

30%

7.6

Video

22%

7.2

Photo

14%

5.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.7

Battery

11%

8.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.3

Display & Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.9
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.3
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
120 fps
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 120 fps, which is higher than that of 56.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.264
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.6% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say
Photo resolution
20 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 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
1/2.3"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 22.7% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2, which is wider than that of 68.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 23.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
154 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 154 ° field of view, which is narrower than 68.5% of Action cameras and equal to 2.5% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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What reviewers say
Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
1.3 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 1.3 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 79.9% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 4.9% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 64.6% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
yes
This action camera has a secondary screen. This feature is present on 25.6% of action cameras.
Flip-out screen
?
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
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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What reviewers say
Battery life
360 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 360 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 98.6% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 0.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,000 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, which is lower than that of 75.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
no
This action camera does not support fast charging. 22.7% of action cameras support 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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What reviewers say
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
45 °C
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C, which is higher than that of 73.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.1% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 32.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.6% of action cameras.
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 C300 vs the average action camera

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  • 265 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (360 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    360 min vs 95 min
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • Built-in live streaming
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 33.1% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 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
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 11.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 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
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 21 video reviews, each 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.
    7.9 vs 7.1
  • 7.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 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 (6)
    List score: in 6 of 85 lists (7%)
    8.2 vs 7.6
  • 9.6% better value for money
    SJCAM C300 has a better value-for-money score than the average action camera (8.34 vs 7.6).
    8.34 vs 7.61
  • Built-in live streaming
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 33.1% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 4 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2023 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • 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
  • Allows manual focus
    This action camera supports manual focus, the average action camera does not. 3.7% of action cameras include manual focus modes.
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 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.
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 265 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (360 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    360 min vs 95 min
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Dedicated bike mount
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 27.5% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • 16 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (154 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    154 ° vs 170 °
  • 35% smaller screen size
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.3 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.3 inch vs 2 inch
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 8.1% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 8.1% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.4
  • 16 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (154 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    154 ° vs 170 °
  • 35% smaller screen size
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.3 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.3 inch vs 2 inch
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh

Video reviews

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

7.0
Gadgetify
≈ estimated
06/01/2024
Hands-on review · waterproof, webcam and app tests
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is a dual-screen 4K action camera with several ways to record and take photos.
7.0
Zealous Chuck
≈ estimated
26/08/2023
Hands-on review · features, picture, audio and app tests
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is a camera the reviewer likes and will keep using, though it feels a bit pricey for what it offers.
7.0
Shane Craig
≈ estimated
19/07/2023
Hands-on review · video, photo, audio and accessory tests
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is good value for the price, though audio and photos have clear weaknesses.
8.0
Rage Studios
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · resolution, stabilization and audio tests
Verdict
SJCAM C300 has limitations, but it is a useful three-in-one camera for those who accept them.
7.0
Painless360
≈ estimated
26/05/2023
Hands-on review · flying, radio control and car use
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is versatile and affordable, but its soft 4K image and vertical-only recording hold it back.
8.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
24/05/2023
Full review · two to three weeks of testing
Verdict
SJCAM C300 video looks soft next to DJI or GoPro, but it is a great buy at this price if you accept that.
4.0
WORTH IT OR NOT?
≈ estimated
17/03/2023
Hands-on review · video, audio and design problems
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is not recommended despite its low price, due to fake 4K, weak audio and design flaws.
7.0
Redskull
≈ estimated
14/03/2023
Hands-on review · stabilisation, video quality and battery tests
Verdict
SJCAM C300 offers good enough stabilisation and image quality for the price, though battery life disappoints.
6.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
11/03/2023
Hands-on review · image, microphone and app tests
Verdict
An interesting form factor, but possibly interpolated 4K, mediocre stabilisation and basic build quality; only worth it heavily discounted.
9.0
DELO RIDES G. II
≈ estimated
17/06/2026
Hands-on review · helmet road test with own footage
Verdict
SJCAM C300 is an action cam the reviewer is happy to own, with smooth footage and good quality for the money.
9.0
Young360
≈ estimated
24/03/2023
First look · feature walkthrough with mounts and footage
Verdict
SJCAM C300 includes mounts and a battery, so no extra spending is needed, and the dual screen helps vlogging.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
creativebloq.com
✓ explicit
22/09/2023
Hands-on test · Two-screen camera
Verdict
The SJCAM C300 is a compact 4K camera with two touchscreens that suits vloggers in good light, though it gets noisy in dim scenes.
7.0
gforgadget.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2023
Hands-on review · Pocket camera design
Verdict
The SJCAM C300 suits casual clips, but its plastic build, soft fisheye footage and awkward battery setup let it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SJCAM C300

  • The extra battery grip extends runtime and adds a front screen.
  • The second screen lets you frame selfies while you vlog.
  • Pre-recording keeps 60 seconds of footage before you press record.
  • Manual focus gives you control over sharpness.
  • A dedicated bike mount suits cyclists.
  • The 154 degrees lens covers wide scenes and groups.

What customers don't like about SJCAM C300

  • Low-light footage is grainy and pixelated.
  • The 1.3 inch screen is small for checking shots.
  • The single button sticks out and can switch the camera on in a pocket.
  • The waterproof case only fits without the extended battery.
  • Video at 4K drains the base battery in about 25 minutes in tests.

Verdict

With a second screen on the grip, the SJCAM C300 suits people who film themselves. It is a small 4K camera with a 154 degrees lens, and the front screen lets you check your framing when you vlog. The rated battery life is 360 min, but in tests it ran about 25 minutes at 4K on the base battery, so the extension pack matters. Manual focus and a bike mount are handy extras. The trade-offs are real. Low-light footage turns grainy and pixelated, and the 1.3 inch screen is small for most jobs. Testers describe the stabilization very differently, so expect results to vary from clip to clip. It fits a buyer who wants a pocket-sized vlog camera that can switch from selfie shots to bike footage and who will film mostly in daylight.

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