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SJCAM C400 Pro review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200Video resolution:4KBattery life:120 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

SJCAM C400 Pro Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 3 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 C400 Pro
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

7.3

List score

25%

7.3

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

▲Better than 65% of action cameras
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▲Better than 63%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

30%

7.7

Video

22%

7.7

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.6

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

9.1

Display & Design

▲Better than 79%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 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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▼ Worse than 56% of models

7.3

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

6.2

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 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.
▼Worse than 56%
7.3

List score

List score
7.3/ 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 21 lists (5%)
▲Better than 66%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the SJCAM C400 Pro

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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM C400 Pro

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

30%

7.7

Video

22%

7.7

Photo

14%

5.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.6

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

9.1

Display & Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.9
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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Photo resolution
24 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 24 MP, which is higher than that of 80.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/1.8"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/1.8", which is larger than that of 79.6% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/1.9, which is wider than that of 92.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
160 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 160 ° field of view, which is narrower than 56.8% of Action cameras and equal to 2.5% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
2.29 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.29 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 77.1% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 2.8% 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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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
?
USB version
?
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Battery life
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 120 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 60% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 11.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,250 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,250 mAh, which is higher than that of 59.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 1% of action cameras.
Charging time
2.5 h
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2.5 h, which is longer than the charging time of 63.7% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 6.6% of action cameras.
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
IPX8
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 18.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 42.9% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C, which is higher than that of 21.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 51.3% 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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SJCAM C400 Pro vs the average action camera

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  • 0.6 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.9 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    1.9 f vs 2.5 f
  • 9.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (24 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    24 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • Higher sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.8", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 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 HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • 14.5% larger screen size
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.3 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.29 inch vs 2 inch
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 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 HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.6 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.9 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    1.9 f vs 2.5 f
  • 9.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (24 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    24 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • Higher sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.8", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 14.5% larger screen size
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.3 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.29 inch vs 2 inch
  • 13 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (32 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    32 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4.3 mm thinner
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (25.5 mm vs 29.8 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 29.8 mm.
    25.5 mm vs 29.8 mm
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Supports voice commands
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 32.8% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 25 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 95 min
  • 50 mAh more battery capacity
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1,250 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,250 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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
  • Better IP rating
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (160 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    160 ° vs 170 °
  • 0.5 h longer charging time
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (2.5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    2.5 h vs 2 h
  • 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
  • 9 mm wider
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (68 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    68 mm vs 59 mm
  • 3.9% lower list score
    List score
    7.3/ 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 21 lists (5%)
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 3.9% lower list score
    List score
    7.3/ 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 21 lists (5%)
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (160 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    160 ° vs 170 °
  • 9 mm wider
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (68 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    68 mm vs 59 mm
  • 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
  • 0.5 h longer charging time
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (2.5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    2.5 h vs 2 h

Video reviews

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

7.0
Digital Donut
≈ estimated
26/10/2026
Hands-on review · several days of use, mic and battery tests
Verdict
SJCAM C400 Pro is a good fit for casual vloggers who want simple footage without spending much.
9.0
MadTechTalk
≈ estimated
22/10/2026
Hands-on review · 4K image, stabilization and accessories
Verdict
SJCAM C400 Pro is a very good buy for the price and accessories, though it needs a better carry pouch.
Overview video
Brand video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SJCAM C400 Pro

  • The 1.9 f lens lets in more light for dim scenes.
  • The large 1/1.8 inch sensor supports clear 4K footage.
  • The 2.29 inch touchscreen makes framing yourself easy.
  • Storage cards up to 512 GB hold a lot of footage.
  • Footage looks clear in 4K and 2K modes in tests.
  • The box includes many accessories.

What customers don't like about SJCAM C400 Pro

  • There is no microphone input, so an external mic cannot be used.
  • Image stabilization does not work in narrow view.
  • There is no gimbal, so smooth tracking shots are harder.
  • The built-in speaker is weak for playback.
  • Wind noise needs tweaking in 2K recordings.

Verdict

A large 1/1.8 inch sensor and a 1.9 f lens make the SJCAM C400 Pro a sensible pick for people who want clear footage from a compact body. The 2.29 inch touchscreen is large enough to frame yourself, and the 24 MP photos add detail. The 120 min battery is the short point, so a spare is worth having on a full day out. Image quality holds up well for a camera this size, and the box includes plenty of accessories. The trade-offs are real. Image stabilization does not work in narrow view, there is no gimbal for tracking shots, and the built-in mic sounds underwhelming, with wind noise in 2K. It suits a buyer who values sharp daytime footage and a big screen more than sound, and who will mostly shoot in the wide 160 degrees view.

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