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WOLFANG GA420 review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

WOLFANG GA420 Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 21 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

WOLFANG GA420
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

35%

8.0

Technical score

30%

8.0

List score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

8.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 88% of action cameras
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 95%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 92% of models
Score components

30%

8.4

Video

22%

8.0

Photo

14%

8.4

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.2

Battery

11%

8.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.7

Display & Design

★Better than 92%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 61% of models

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (21)
21 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.
▲Better than 61%
8.0

List score

List score
8.0/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 85 lists (2%)
▲Better than 75%
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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 WOLFANG GA420

Based on 0 · 24

Reviewers praise the crisp image and reliable waterproofing, but slow-motion options disappoint and sound quality splits opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the WOLFANG GA420

Based on 43 owners sharing their experience in online comments

37%positive16%mixed47%negative

Owners value the accessories and 4K30 footage, but recurring failures and weak low-light or 4K60 results make opinions lean negative.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say indoor and low-light footage is poor, needing strong lighting; sunny, bright scenes also look blurry and washed out.6
  • Some owners report the camera turns on only while charging, switches off when the power button is released, or stops working within a week.4
  • Owners say footage is blurry in bright sun and images look soft, with the camera needing shade to look crisp.4
  • Owners say stabilization is weak during action use, and upside-down mode can switch stabilization off in the menu.4
  • Owners say 4K 60 fps footage looks worse than 4K 30 fps, so 4K 30 or 2.7K is the better choice.4
  • Owners report Wi-Fi connection trouble and say the large video files are hard to handle with the app.3
  • Owners report water and condensation getting inside the camera, and one says a snorkeling splash killed it.3

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

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Ranked #25 of 218 models in Action cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of action camera WOLFANG GA420

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 92% of models
Score components:

30%

8.4

Video

22%

8.0

Photo

14%

8.4

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.2

Battery

11%

8.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.7

Display & Design

8.0
Reviews score
8.1
List score
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.5
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 67.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.2% 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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What reviewers say
Photo resolution
24 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >48 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
?
Main camera aperture
f/2 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2, which is wider than that of 68.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 23.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
170 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 170 ° field of view, which is wider than 46.9% of Action cameras and equal to 39.5% 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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What reviewers say
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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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
N/A
GPS
?
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
90 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 51% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,350 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,350 mAh, which is higher than that of 64.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 7.8% 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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What reviewers say
Waterproof depth
10 m
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 70% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 20.7% of action cameras.
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

WOLFANG GA420 vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 10 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    10 m vs 0 m
  • 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
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    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
  • 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.
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • 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.
  • 120 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    This action camera records slow motion at a higher frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average Action camera records slow motion at 120 fps.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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
    ▲ Better than 61% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (21)
    21 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.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 12.2% better value for money
    WOLFANG GA420 has a better value-for-money score than the average action camera (8.54 vs 7.6).
    8.54 vs 7.61
  • 5.3% higher list score
    List score
    8.0/ 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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 85 lists (2%)
    8.0 vs 7.6
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    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
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 33.1% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
  • 120 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    This action camera records slow motion at a higher frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average Action camera records slow motion at 120 fps.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 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
  • 3 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2022 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2022 vs 2019
  • 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
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • Allows manual focus
    This action camera supports manual focus, the average action camera does not. 3.7% of action cameras include manual focus modes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 150 mAh more battery capacity
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 10 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    10 m vs 0 m
  • 34.7% heavier
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (132 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    132 g vs 98 g
  • 5 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (90 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    90 min vs 95 min
  • 34.7% heavier
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (132 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    132 g vs 98 g
  • 5 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (90 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    90 min vs 95 min

Video reviews

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

5.0
Out & About with Andy
≈ estimated
07/02/2026
Hands-on review · wind, audio and stabilization tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 was returned after wind noise made the audio unusable; it is only fine in calm conditions.
8.0
Explore Video
≈ estimated
14/07/2025
Hands-on review · image, audio and stabilisation tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a fairly good small camera with solid performance, though its stabilisation and digital zoom are only average.
9.0
droneon and ride
≈ estimated
16/04/2025
Hands-on review · everyday use on a bike, mic and power
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a good budget camera with excellent sound and long battery life, though it is not a GoPro killer.
9.0
Leprechaun Larry O'Tool
✓ explicit
27/02/2025
Hands-on review · match day, holiday and battery tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a good budget option that is waterproof and tough, though its microphone costs it points.
9.0
mikelastime
≈ estimated
07/06/2024
Hands-on review · driving and dirt-road shake tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a very good camera for the price, especially as a second camera, though its sound could be better.
9.0
GaryGSF
≈ estimated
27/01/2024
Hands-on review · 4K tests, battery life, mic and build
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a practical starter action camera, especially in 4K 30 with good video quality and long battery life.
9.0
Explore Video
≈ estimated
03/11/2023
Full review · audio, stabilisation and slow motion tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 offers strong value for the money, with image quality that is good for most footage but not GoPro-level.
7.0
Keigo Moriyama
≈ estimated
06/10/2023
Hands-on review · resolution and audio tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is usable for beginners, but its 4K disappoints and its 720p slow motion and charging are weak points.
4.0
ALLCHECKOUT
≈ estimated
04/01/2023
Night sky test · time-lapse attempt and comparison
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 produced an almost black night time-lapse, so a GoPro is the better pick for night sky shooting.
9.0
ALLCHECKOUT
≈ estimated
04/12/2022
Hands-on review · mic test, day and night footage
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is a complete camera and a good choice for vlogging, thanks to its front screen and microphone.
9.0
TheOneCanoe
≈ estimated
23/09/2022
Hands-on review · audio, stabilization and slow motion tests
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 is not a GoPro rival, but it offers strong features and good video quality for a low price.
5.0
WORTH IT OR NOT?
≈ estimated
28/02/2022
Hands-on review · 4K60 test, dynamic range and stabilization
Verdict
WOLFANG GA420 has a decent picture, but its 4K60 mode looks upscaled, which makes it hard to recommend over alternatives.
More graded video reviews (5)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Third-party reviews

What customers like about WOLFANG GA420

  • The front and back screens make selfies and framing easy.
  • It is waterproof to 10 m without a housing.
  • A microphone input takes an external mic for clearer audio.
  • The remote control is included.
  • Electronic stabilisation works well for moderate movement.
  • 24 MP photos give room to crop.

What customers don't like about WOLFANG GA420

  • The built-in microphone is weak beyond close range.
  • 4K at 60 fps looks soft.
  • Rated battery life is only 90 min.
  • There is no dedicated charger, so the batteries charge inside the camera.
  • The image gets noisy when light drops.

Verdict

Two screens and waterproofing without a case make the WOLFANG GA420 stand out. The front display makes selfies and vlog framing easy, and the rear touchscreen handles settings. It is waterproof to 10 m on its own, so a swim or a dip needs no separate housing. The external microphone gives much clearer sound than the built-in one, which is weak. Two batteries and a remote control come in the kit, and electronic stabilisation works well for moderate movement. The trade-off is image quality: 4K at 60 fps looks soft, and the picture falls short of a GoPro's, especially when light drops. Rated battery life is 90 min, which is short for long days out. It suits a vlogger or keen swimmer who wants two screens in one body.

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