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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 vs SJCAM SJ8 Pro
What VIRB Ultra 30 does better (4) and where SJ8 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Video6.4
4.2Ruggedness4.2
7.8Battery5.3
2.3Features7.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
VIRB Ultra 30SJ8 Pro
| VIRB Ultra 30 | SJ8 Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 45.9 mm | 41 mm | +4.9 mm |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 62.5 mm | −5 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 28.8 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Weight | 88 g | 85 g | +3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VIRB Ultra 30 better than SJ8 Pro?
- Max frame rate (slow motion)300 fps vs 60 fps5×
- Battery life (recording)135 min vs 90 min+50%
- Battery capacity1,250 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+4%
- Waterproof with housing40 m vs 30 m+33%
Why is SJ8 Pro better than VIRB Ultra 30?
- 4K frame rate (max)30 fps vs 60 fps2×
- Weight88 g vs 85 g+4%
- Main screen size1.75″ vs 2.33″+33%
- Depth31.3 mm vs 28.8 mm+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 88 g | 85 g |
| Width | 57.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Height | 45.9 mm | 41 mm |
| Depth | 31.3 mm | 28.8 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 0 m | 0 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 40 m | 30 m |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 300 fps | 60 fps |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Max field of view | — | 170° |
| RAW photos | — | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | Digitale Bildstabilisierung (DIS) | Elektronischer Bildstabilisator (EIS) |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | — | Yes |
| Main screen size | 1.75″ | 2.33″ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| External microphone support | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,250 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery energy | — | 4.6 Wh |
| Battery life (recording) | 135 min | 90 min |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | — | 128 GB |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
