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SJCAM SJ6 Ultra review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Video resolution:4KBattery life:95 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

SJCAM SJ6 Ultra Review: Compare 92 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

SJCAM SJ6 Ultra
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 55% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▲Better than 55% 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%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 63%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components

30%

7.6

Video

22%

5.9

Photo

14%

5.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

7.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.4

Display & Design

▲Better than 64%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 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 64% of models

6.8

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 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 64%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the SJCAM SJ6 Ultra

Based on 0 · 6

Steady stabilisation and flexible video settings stand out, but reviewers agree the audio is poor and colours look off.
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM SJ6 Ultra

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

30%

7.6

Video

22%

5.9

Photo

14%

5.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

7.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.4

Display & Design

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

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
?
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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/3 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/3, which is narrower than that of 95.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.8% of action cameras.
Field of view
166 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 166 ° field of view, which is narrower than 53.7% of Action cameras and equal to 1.2% 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 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 29.2% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 41% 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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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
GPS
no
This action camera does not support GPS. 14.4% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
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
95 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 95 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 49.5% 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
2 h
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.7% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 25% 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
?
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 SJ6 Ultra vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Horizon leveling
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 23.7% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
  • 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 microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.57x cheaper
    SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is cheaper than the average action camera (£70 vs £180).
    £70 vs £180
  • Horizon leveling
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 23.7% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
  • 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
  • 6 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2025 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2025 vs 2019
  • 45 ° wider horizon lock angle
    This action camera has a higher horizon lock angle than the average action camera (45 ° vs 0 °). The average action camera supports a horizon lock angle of 0 °.
    45 ° vs 0 °
  • 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.
  • 8.8 mm thinner
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (21 mm vs 29.8 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 29.8 mm.
    21 mm vs 29.8 mm
  • 21.4% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (77 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    77 g vs 98 g
  • 4 mm shorter
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • Has microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • 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.
  • Supports voice commands
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 32.8% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 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
  • 0.5 f narrower main aperture
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (3 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    3 f vs 2.5 f
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (166 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    166 ° vs 170 °
  • 4.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 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 64% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 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.
    6.8 vs 7.1
  • 4.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 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 64% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 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.
    6.8 vs 7.1
  • 0.5 f narrower main aperture
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (3 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    3 f vs 2.5 f
  • 4 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (166 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    166 ° vs 170 °
  • 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
  • 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

9.0
Rael De Guzman
≈ estimated
21/09/2026
Hands-on review · several days of use and dashcam test
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is a strong buy for the low price, with sharp and stable footage.
9.0
Juniors Tech
≈ estimated
16/09/2026
Hands-on review · beach test, microphone and waterproof case
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is good value with a complete bundle, suitable for almost any kind of shooting.
6.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
16/08/2026
Initial review · video quality tests and accessories
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is acceptable for trying out action cameras, but not a first choice.
6.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
16/08/2026
Hands-on review · settings walkthrough and stabilisation test
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is acceptable for beginners, but not a top-tier camera or a first choice.
6.0
Mexico and Dominican Republic Vacation Videos
≈ estimated
16/08/2026
Unboxing and video tests · 1080p footage with stabilisation
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is acceptable only and not a favourite, though a beginner at a good price could still buy it.
9.0
J. Williams
≈ estimated
20/07/2026
Hands-on test · indoor, outdoor and microphone tests
Verdict
SJCAM SJ6 Ultra is a good camera with solid image quality, though stabilisation is less steady than hoped.
Brand video
Brand video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded yet

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SJCAM SJ6 Ultra

  • The 166 ° lens takes in a very wide view.
  • Horizon lock keeps the picture straight on bumpy rides.
  • Two screens help with vlogging and selfies.
  • A microSD slot takes cards up to 512 GB.
  • At 21 mm thick and 77 g, it is easy to carry.
  • Stabilisation makes handheld and walking footage smoother.

What customers don't like about SJCAM SJ6 Ultra

  • The battery gives only 95 min of 4K recording.
  • The f/3.0 lens struggles in low light.
  • The built-in microphone sounds muffled.
  • It has no remote control.
  • On its own it cannot go in water, so underwater use needs a housing.

Verdict

Thin at 21 mm and light at 77 g, the SJCAM SJ6 Ultra suits people who want a small camera for bikes, walks and car rides. Its two screens are useful for vlogging, and the horizon lock keeps the picture level. The microSD slot takes cards up to 512 GB, so storage is rarely a problem. 4K at 30 fps looks sharper than 1080p, and the 166 ° lens takes in a wide view. Charging takes 2 h, and the battery gives 95 min of 4K recording. The trade-off is low light: the f/3.0 lens gathers little light, and colours can look washed out. On its own it cannot go in water, so underwater use depends on a housing. It suits a buyer who wants a light daylight camera, not one for dark scenes.

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