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DJI Action 2 vs SJCAM SJ8 Plus
What Action 2 does better (5) and where SJ8 Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Action 2SJ8 Plus
| Action 2 | SJ8 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 39 mm | 41 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 39 mm | 62.5 mm | −23.5 mm |
| Depth | 22.3 mm | 28.8 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Weight | 56 g | 85 g | −29 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Action 2 better than SJ8 Plus?
- 4K frame rate (max)120 fps vs 30 fps4×
- Waterproof without case10 m vs 0 m
- Weight56 g vs 85 g+52%
- Waterproof with housing60 m vs 30 m2×
- Depth22.3 mm vs 28.8 mm+29%
Why is SJ8 Plus better than Action 2?
- Battery capacity580 mAh vs 1,200 mAh2.1×
- Battery life (recording)70 min vs 90 min+29%
- Main screen size1.76″ vs 2.3″+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 56 g | 85 g |
| Width | 39 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Height | 39 mm | 41 mm |
| Depth | 22.3 mm | 28.8 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 10 m | 0 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 60 m | 30 m |
| Min operating temperature | 0 °C | — |
| Max operating temperature | 40 °C | — |
| Magnetic quick-release mount | Yes | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 120 fps | 30 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| Max video bitrate | 130 Mbps | — |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | — |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | — |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.59″ | — |
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Max field of view | 155° | — |
| RAW photos | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | RockSteady 2.0+HorizonSteady | Elektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| 360° horizon lock | Yes | — |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.76″ | 2.3″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| External microphone support | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 580 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery energy | 2.2 Wh | — |
| Battery life (recording) | 70 min | 90 min |
| Charging time | 90 min | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| Internal storage | 128 GB | — |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | 256 GB | — |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
