SJCAM C300 review: a great budget GoPro alternative

The SJCAM C300 is a versatile and user-friendly action cam that is ideal for a range of shooting situations.

The SJCAM C300 Action Camera is a versatile and user-friendly action cam that is ideal for a range of shooting situations.
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Our Verdict

The SJCAM C300 is perfect for anyone who wants a decent action camera without the high price. This compact camera has plenty of features that will attract content creators, including being able to record 4K footage at 30fps and a built-in electronic image stabilisation (EIS) system to help smooth out footage shot in action. The camera also comes with a host of accessories, including waterproof casing, so regardless of what adventures you want to capture, you’ll be ready to go.

For

  • Compact
  • Comes with a lot of accessories
  • Smartphone app

Against

  • Image quality can be noisy in low light
  • EIS system can't completely eliminate all of the shake

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The SJCAM C300 is everything you could want in an action camera. It’s compact, easy to use, has plenty of accessories and most importantly, it produces some quality footage. 

And just because it's an action cam, don’t think it automatically belongs in the kit bag of an adrenaline junkie. Vloggers and social media creators will really enjoy the versatility of this camera, which enjoys multiple shooting modes, 6-axis gyroscope stabilisation and a 1.33” double touchscreen, it’s certainly a contender for our guide on best cameras for YouTube or best TikTok cameras 2023

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Display size: 1.3 inch
Resolution: 20MP
Autofocus:Yes
Digital zoom: 8x
Touchscreen? Yes
Video recording:4K @ 30 fps, 2K @ 30/60 fps, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps, 720p @ 120/30/60 fps
Image stabilising: Six-axis gyro image stabilisation
Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion
Wi-Fi:Yes
Built-in microphone: Yes
Camera Angle: 154°
Storage: Micro SD card, max support 128GB
Waterproof: 30 meters with case
Weight:55g
Size: 68.0 x 32.0 x 21.7 mm
The Verdict
9

out of 10

SJCAM C300

The SJCAM C300 is perfect for anyone who wants a decent action camera without the high price. This compact camera has plenty of features that will attract content creators, including being able to record 4K footage at 30fps and a built-in electronic image stabilisation (EIS) system to help smooth out footage shot in action. The camera also comes with a host of accessories, including waterproof casing, so regardless of what adventures you want to capture, you’ll be ready to go.

Rachael Penn
Writer

Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications. 

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