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SJCAM SJ8 Air Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Video resolution:1296pBattery life:130 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

SJCAM SJ8 Air 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.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of action-cameras
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

30%

3.2

Video

22%

5.8

Photo

14%

4.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

6.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.1

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 78% of action-cameras
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 65 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 88% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera SJCAM SJ8 Air

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

30%

3.2

Video

22%

5.8

Photo

14%

4.6

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.8

Battery

11%

6.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.1

Display & Design

5.0
User score
User score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 65 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
SJCAM SJ8 Air has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than 68.1% of action cameras.
5.1
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.7
Video resolution
1296p
Video resolution
1296p
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This action camera records video at 1296p, which is lower than that of 68.7% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 0 fps, which is lower than that of 65.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 34.2% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 30 fps, which is lower than that of 77.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 21.2% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
13 Mbps
Video bitrate
13 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 13 Mbps, which is lower than that of 96.8% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
?
Sensor size
1/2.33"
Sensor size
1/2.33"
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.33", which is smaller than that of 82.7% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.6 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.6
â–² Better than 52% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.6, which is wider than that of 52.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.1% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
160 °
Field of view
160 °
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 160 °, which is narrower than that of 58.5% 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
?
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a 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
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 65% of models
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 65.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 5.7% of action cameras.
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
130 min
Battery life
130 min
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 130 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 74.4% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 1.2% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,200 mAh
Battery power
1,200 mAh
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh, which is higher than that of 48.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.4% 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.
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
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
30 with housing/case.
IP rating
?
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
0 °C
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 22% 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 SJ8 Air vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 40 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    130 min
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (130 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    130 min vs 90 min
  • 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 only at 480p.
    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.
  • 0.2 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2.6 f
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.6 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2.6 f vs 2.8 f
  • 4 mm shorter
    Height
    41 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    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
  • 2.78x cheaper
    SJCAM SJ8 Air is cheaper than the average action camera (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • 2.78x cheaper
    SJCAM SJ8 Air is cheaper than the average action camera (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • 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 only at 480p.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 0.2 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    2.6 f
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.6 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    2.6 f vs 2.8 f
  • 4 mm shorter
    Height
    41 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    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 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.
  • 40 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    130 min
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (130 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    130 min vs 90 min
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1296p
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This action camera records at 1296p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1296p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • 78.3% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    13 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (13 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    13 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 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
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.33"
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.33", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.33" vs 1/2.3"
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 21.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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 SJ8 Air
    the average action camera
    SJCAM SJ8 Air has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.58 vs 8.000).
    6.58 vs 8
  • 32.1% less popular
    SJCAM SJ8 Air is less popular than the average action camera (5.13 vs 6.8).
    5.13 vs 6.78
  • 4% worse value for money
    SJCAM SJ8 Air has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.7 vs 7).
    6.7 vs 6.97
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1296p
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This action camera records at 1296p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1296p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • 78.3% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    13 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (13 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    13 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    30 fps vs 60 fps
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.33"
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.33", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.33" vs 1/2.3"
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    160 °
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (160 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    160 ° vs 170 °
  • 3.5 mm wider
    Width
    62.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (62.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    62.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4.1 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.1 vs 5.2
  • 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
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m

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en.techreviewer.de
06/10/2024
Summary of the review
SJCAM SJ8Go to product viewer dialog for this item. - Preview of the low-budget Air model YouTube·Redskull
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fr.techreviewer.de
25/10/2024
Summary of the review
Test SJCAM SJ8 Pro - Action Cam avec 4K à 60 FPS (Note : cet article compare les trois modèles et contient une section dédiée au test de la SJ8 Air)
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it.techreviewer.de
06/10/2024
Summary of the review
SJCAM SJ8 - Anteprima della serie high-end action cam
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Third-party reviews

Based on 65 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about SJCAM SJ8 Air

  • Affordable, budget-friendly price point
  • Large, crisp 2.33-inch responsive touchscreen
  • Good build quality and sturdy body design
  • Decent, natural-looking color reproduction in optimal lighting
  • Good battery capacity (1200 mAh) providing over an hour of continuous recording
  • Features a modern USB Type-C interface for data and external mic input
  • Includes useful shooting modes like time-lapse and car dashcam mode

What we don't like about SJCAM SJ8 Air

  • Lacks electronic image stabilization (EIS), resulting in shaky footage
  • Limited video resolution, capping out at a maximum of 1296p/1080p at only 30 fps (no 60 fps support)
  • Poor dynamic range causing dark or underexposed areas on the sides of frames
  • Noticeable barrel distortion (fish-eye effect) in video mode
  • Still photography has an artificial, over-processed look
  • Weaker performance in low-light environments compared to its upscale siblings

Verdict

The SJCAM SJ8 Air is an entry-level action camera featuring a 14.24MP Panasonic MN34112PA sensor and a Novatek NTK96658 chipset, primarily recording 1080p video at 30fps with a maximum resolution of 1296p. Key characteristics include a large 2.33-inch IPS touchscreen, a 160-degree wide-angle 7G aspherical lens, and a USB Type-C port for fast charging and external microphone support. Its main pros are a long-lasting 1200mAh battery providing up to 130 minutes of recording, natural color reproduction, and a robust waterproof housing rated for 30 meters. However, it lacks 4K recording capabilities, omits image stabilization (gyro), and is limited to a maximum frame rate of 30fps even at lower resolutions.

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