MIJIA4KHAWKEYE
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Two different action cameras on sale with the very popular budget Xiaomi Mijia 4K and Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K which includes a Waterproof Case and 20 other accessories. Both are true 4K cameras (not interpolated) and quick comparison of the two can be found here as well as others on YouTube.
First is the Xiaomi Mijia 4K 145° wide angle action camera. Resolutions include 4K@30fps, 2.5K@30fps, 1080p@100fps and 6-axis Electronic Image Stabilisation up to 1080p@60fps. On the rear the 2.4" touchscreen is for settings, playback footage or change the mode including Time-lapse, slow motion, loop recording and burst etc. It has WiFi/BT for the app, a 1450mAh battery, RAW photo support, inbuilt mic and takes Micro SD cards. Under the hood it uses the Ambarella A12 chipset with a Sony IMX317 8MP sensor.
Second is the Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 170° wide angle action camera. Resolutions include 4K@30fps, 2.5K@60fps, 1080p@120fps 6-axis Electronic Image Stabilisation up to 1080p@60fps. On the rear the 2" touchscreen can be used settings, playback footage or change the mode including Time-lapse, slow motion, loop recording, burst etc. and a selfie mirror on the front. It has WiFi/BT for the app, a 1200mAh battery, inbuilt mic, RAW photo support and takes Micro SD cards. Under the hood it uses the Ambarella A12 chipset with a Sony IMX117 12MP sensor.
Furthermore the Hawkeye includes a Waterproof case and 20 other accessories including mounts, protective covers etc.
- Xiaomi Mijia 4K Action Camera for $86.99 US (~$122.08 AU) with coupon MIJIA4K
- Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K Action Camera for $114.99 US (~$161.37 AU) with coupon HAWKEYE
Free shipping included. AU$ based on current Mastercard rate.
Other Deals:
Gee 2 great prices on 2 great cameras. What a tough choice. Here is what I figured out from watching heaps of videos and reviews on these 2:
Mijia:
Heavier by about 40grams (issue for some flyers)
Metal body (better? More solid construction)
Optional waterproof case to be purchased separately
Lower frame rates on some resolutions
Less saturated colours in stock setup
Slightly bigger capacity battery. (1450 vs 1200)
8MP sensor (12 on other)
145 Deg lens (170 on other)
Max 64GB card (128 on other)
Stated runtime 2 hours (1.5 on other)
Bigger screen 2.4 inch (2 on other)
Less bright screen (harder to see out doors)
Hawkeye:
Lighter
Includes waterproof case
Includes additional external microphone
Loads of mounting accessories.
More frame rate options
More saturated colours.
12MP Sensor
170 deg lens
Max 128GB card
Remote control optional
Small screen 2 inch
Brighter screen. Easier to see outside.
Stated run time 1.5 hours
BOTH:
Have image stabilization and both seem to do a good job of that.
Native 4K
7 element lenses
Touchscreen
Wifi / BT
Time lapse / slow mo etc
Both have barrel correction (fixes fish eye lens warping) on board.
In summary, I tend to lean towards the Hawkeye for water proof case / accessories and better slow motion from faster frame rate and higher resolution sensor for photos. However the Mijia is metal, runs longer, bigger display and do I really need to get it wet anyway?. Ahhhh my head hurts!