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SJCAM SJ11 review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Video resolution:4KBattery life:100 minWaterproof depth:5 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

SJCAM SJ11 Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 6 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 SJ11
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

7.3

List score

25%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

7.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 69% of action cameras
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

▲Better than 70%
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 78% of models
Score components

30%

7.8

Video

22%

7.4

Photo

14%

6.2

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

7.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.5

Display & Design

▲Better than 78%
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%

7.8

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 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 86 lists (1%)
▲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 SJ11

Based on 0 · 6

Good image quality and stabilisation for the money impress reviewers, though audio is weak and the screens divide opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the SJCAM SJ11

Based on 33 owners sharing their experience in online comments

33%positive22%mixed45%negative

Owners value pre-recording, versatility, and price, while weak audio and reliability or setup issues bring the strongest criticism.

What owners dislike

  • Gravel roads and handlebar mounts bring loud background noise; owners cut wind noise with the included foam sponge.7
  • Owners couldn't find vertical recording or live-streaming setup in the manual, and mixed up gyro calibration with stabilization, which made video shaky.4
  • Some owners' cameras failed within months, one would not turn on at about 3.7 months, and a battery cover cracked.3

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

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Ranked #62 of 218 models in Action cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM SJ11

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 78% of models
Score components:

30%

7.8

Video

22%

7.4

Photo

14%

6.2

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

7.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.5

Display & Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.0
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
?
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
?
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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
1/2.8"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.8", which is smaller than that of 86.4% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
?
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
yes
This action camera offers an adjustable field of view. This feature is present on 59.7% of action cameras.
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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
2.33 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.33 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 81.3% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 4.2% 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
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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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
?
USB version
?
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What reviewers say
Battery life
100 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 100 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 50.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 4.3% of action cameras.
Battery power
900 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 900 mAh, which is lower than that of 81.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.9% 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
5 m
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 5 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 60.1% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 8.5% of action cameras.
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
?
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 SJ11 vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This action camera has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average action camera does not. 2.3% of action cameras include OIS.
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 5 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (5 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    5 m vs 0 m
  • 16.5% 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.
    2.33 inch vs 2 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 16 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (29 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    29 mm vs 45 mm
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This action camera has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average action camera does not. 2.3% of action cameras include OIS.
  • 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
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 16.5% 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.
    2.33 inch vs 2 inch
  • 16 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (29 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    29 mm vs 45 mm
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 5 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (5 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    5 m vs 0 m
  • 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
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.8", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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 °
  • 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 86 lists (1%)
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 4 mm wider
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (63 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    63 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 86 lists (1%)
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • Lower sensor size
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.8", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.8" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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 °
  • 4 mm wider
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (63 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    63 mm vs 59 mm
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh

Video reviews

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

7.0
Jai Malolot
≈ estimated
05/10/2024
Hands-on review · motovlogging use and footage quality
Verdict
SJCAM SJ11 offers good value and works well for b-roll, but it is not a main camera without an external mic.
8.0
ETPC EPIC TIME PASS CHANNEL
≈ estimated
21/01/2024
Unboxing and full review · mounts, zoom and Wi-Fi tests
Verdict
SJCAM SJ11 is a capable little camera with strong stabilization and video quality, but sun glare and menus need some care.
8.0
EZ Fred 3.0
≈ estimated
29/11/2023
Hands-on review · front display, audio and battery tests
Verdict
SJCAM SJ11 is a good budget camera with a useful front display and decent image quality, despite some flaws.
7.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
19/07/2023
Hands-on review · image, audio and app tests
Verdict
A rather good budget camera with strong build quality and dual screens, but weak battery life, app and image quality next to big brands.
9.0
One-Stop Review Shop
≈ estimated
24/01/2024
Hands-on review · pool, jump and app tests
Verdict
SJCAM SJ11 is a strong value camera with excellent stabilization, though long underwater use needs the dive case.
7.0
Abel M TV
≈ estimated
14/10/2023
Unboxing and first look · front display test
Verdict
SJCAM SJ11 is an okay first action camera, but its built-in microphone is weak.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about SJCAM SJ11

  • Optical image stabilization keeps footage steady on bumpy rides.
  • The 154 ° lens takes in a wide scene for helmet and POV shots.
  • Two screens let you check the frame when filming yourself.
  • Waterproof to 5 m and rated IPX8.
  • At 29 mm high, the body sits low on a helmet.
  • A remote control is included, and the camera can be controlled from a smartphone.

What customers don't like about SJCAM SJ11

  • The 900 mAh battery gives only 100 min of 4K recording.
  • Image quality trails well-known rivals.
  • There is no microphone input, and the built-in audio is weak.
  • The front display is slow to switch on and off.
  • The screen collects moisture when used without the waterproof case.

Verdict

A 2.33 inch touchscreen and a small front display make the SJCAM SJ11 a good pick for vloggers. Optical image stabilization is less common in action cameras, and it keeps footage steady on bumpy rides. The 154 ° lens takes in a wide scene, and the body is only 29 mm high, which keeps it low on a helmet. It is waterproof to 5 m and rated IPX8, so rain and a short dip do it no harm. The battery is the weak spot: 900 mAh gives 100 min of 4K recording, and it feels short on a long day. Image quality trails well-known rivals, and the front display is slow to switch on. It suits people who ride and film themselves, not buyers who need the sharpest footage.

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