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SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Video resolution:4KBattery life:140 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–²Better than 73% of action-cameras
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

30%

7.2

Video

22%

5.4

Photo

14%

7.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.3

Battery

11%

6.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.0

Display & Design

â–²Better than 77% of action-cameras
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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 Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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 87% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

30%

7.2

Video

22%

5.4

Photo

14%

7.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.3

Battery

11%

6.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.0

Display & Design

6.8
User score
User score
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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 70% of models
Popularity:
SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than 69.9% of action cameras.
5.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.7
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 69.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 18.4% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 120 fps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.5% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 100 Mbps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 16.7% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
â–² 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
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
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is wider than that of 7.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.8% 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
170 °
Field of view
170 °
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 170 °, which is wider than that of 44.9% 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
2.33 inch
Screen size
2.33 inch
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.33 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 80.4% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 3.1% of action cameras.
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
?
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
140 min
Battery life
140 min
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 140 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 79.3% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 2.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,300 mAh
Battery power
1,300 mAh
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh, which is higher than that of 63.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 1.9% 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.
Explicit standard-only charging evidence; no native camera fast-charging support found.
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
10 m
Waterproof depth
10 m
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 23.5% of action cameras.
30 with housing
IP rating
IPX8
IP rating
IPX8
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 19.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 39.7% of action cameras.
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 SJ10 Pro Action vs the average action camera

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  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 50 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    140 min
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (140 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    140 min vs 90 min
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 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.
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    â–² 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
  • 66.7% higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    100 Mbps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 66.7% higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    100 Mbps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.264, H.265
    â–² 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
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    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
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 35.1% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • 16.5% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.33 inch
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    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.
    2.33 inch vs 2 inch
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² 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.
    Released in April 2020.
    2020 vs 2018
  • 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.
  • 50 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    140 min
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (140 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    140 min vs 90 min
  • 100 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,300 mAh min
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1300 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing
    10 m vs 1 m
  • Replaceable lens cover
    Replaceable lens cover
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 31.5% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX8
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 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
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • 19.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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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    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action
    the average action camera
    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.71 vs 8.000).
    6.71 vs 8
  • 5.5 mm wider
    Width
    64.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (64.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    64.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • 34.6% less popular
    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action is less popular than the average action camera (5.04 vs 6.8).
    5.04 vs 6.78
  • 19.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action
    the average action camera
    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.71 vs 8.000).
    6.71 vs 8
  • 34.6% less popular
    SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action is less popular than the average action camera (5.04 vs 6.8).
    5.04 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • 5.5 mm wider
    Width
    64.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (64.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    64.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • 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

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What we like about SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action

  • Competitive, budget-friendly price point compared to high-end market competitors.
  • Native 4K video recording capability at up to 60 frames per second.
  • Waterproof camera body capable of depths up to 10 meters without requiring an external case.
  • Effective built-in 6-axis gyro stabilization providing smooth footage during action activities.
  • Large and bright 2.33-inch rear touchscreen display.
  • Sturdy, premium-feeling construction featuring metal or high-quality composite components.
  • Includes helpful built-in secondary features such as Dashcam/Car mode and FPV drone support.

What we don't like about SJCAM SJ10 Pro Action

  • Image stabilization is restricted or entirely unavailable when recording in full 4K at 60fps or high-speed slow motion.
  • Poor video and photo performance under low-light conditions, leading to grain, blur, and artifacting.
  • Unresponsive or overly sensitive touch screen functionality that causes accidental setting or language changes while handling.
  • The physical shutter/record button on the unit is stiff and difficult to press, especially when used inside its protective outer shell.
  • Noticeable wireless preview lag when syncing or controlling the unit via the smartphone companion application.
  • Strictly limited external microphone support that requires proprietary USB-C accessories rather than industry-standard adapters.

Verdict

The SJCAM SJ10 Pro is a mid-range action camera powered by an Ambarella H22 chipset and a 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor, capable of recording native 4K video at 60fps and shooting JPEG or RAW photos through a 170-degree wide-angle f/2.8 lens. Key characteristics include a responsive 2.33-inch IPS touchscreen display, a removable 1300 mAh battery offering up to 140 minutes of 1080p recording, and dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. Its main advantages are a native waterproof body down to 10 meters without an extra case, a premium metal-reinforced frame, and highly effective 6-axis gyro stabilization available during 4K at 30fps modes. However, its notable drawbacks include a lack of image stabilization when shooting at the maximum 4K at 60fps setting, fixed field-of-view limitations, underwhelming low-light video performance prone to digital artifacts, and restricted compatibility that only supports dedicated SJCAM external microphones.

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