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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs SJCAM SJ8 Air

What VIRB Ultra 30 does better (2) and where SJ8 Air wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Garmin VIRB Ultra 30
Garmin · 2019VIRB Ultra 30
6.7Score
2 advantages
vs
SJCAM SJ8 Air
SJCAM · 2022SJ8 Air
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.8Battery7.2

Why is VIRB Ultra 30 better than SJ8 Air?

  1. Battery life (recording)135 min vs 130 min+4%
  2. Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+4%

Why is SJ8 Air better than VIRB Ultra 30?

  1. Weight88 g vs 80 g+10%
  2. Main screen size1.75″ vs 2.33″+33%
  3. Photo resolution12 MP vs 14 MP+17%
Specifications

Side by side

SJCAM SJ8 AirSJCAM SJ8 Air≈ $1408.1
Design & durability
Weight88 g80 g
Width57.5 mm—
Height45.9 mm—
Depth31.3 mm—
Waterproof without case0 m—
Waterproof with housing40 m—
Video
Max video resolution4K—
4K frame rate (max)30 fps—
Max frame rate (slow motion)300 fps—
H.265 / HEVC—Yes
Sensor & photo
Photo resolution12 MP14 MP
Aperture—f/2
Max field of view—160°
Stabilisation
Stabilisation systemDigitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS)ohne Bildstabilisator
Electronic image stabilisationYesYes
Screens
Main screen size1.75″2.33″
TouchscreenYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity1,250 mAh1,200 mAh
Battery life (recording)135 min130 min
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
GPSYes—
Storage & features
microSD card slotYes—
Voice controlYes—
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