SJCam C110 Plus vs GoPro Hero 12 Black
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Overview of the SJCam C110 Plus
SJCam C110 Plus
A pocket camera for an affordable price
The SJCam C110 Plus is an affordable pocket action camera offering 4K video and includes many accessories out of the box. It is also cold resistant down to 14°F / -10°C, which makes it usable for winter sports and in cold weather.
- Pros
- Many accessories
- Freeze-proof
- SD card included
- Cons
- Average performance
- Average quality build
- No screen
- Heavier than competition
Overview of the GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro Hero 12 Black
GoPro's 2023 camera: 5.3K video, HDR video, great stabilization
The Hero 12 is GoPro's 2023 flagship action camera. It is an incremental improvement over the Hero 11 and introduces HDR video but does not feature GPS like models before and after it. HDR video can really improve results when filming with big lighting changes and will avoid your footage being overexposed.
- Pros
- Performance similar to newer model
- HDR video introduction
- Cons
- No integrated GPS
Comparison of the C110 Plus vs the Hero 12
Weight and size
The C110 Plus is a lot more compact than the Hero 12. The C110 Plus is a lot lighter than the Hero 12.
SJCam C110 Plus
31mm x 64mm x 32.5mm / 1.22in x 2.52in x 1.28in
2.79oz / 79g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 12 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The Hero 12 offers a much larger battery capacity. The Hero 12 has a removable battery whereas the C110 Plus's battery is not removable
SJCam C110 Plus
1100mAh
Removable
130min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 12 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the C110 Plus and the Hero 12 support SD cards.
SJCam C110 Plus
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 12 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Only the Hero 12 offers HDR video.
SJCam C110 Plus
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 12 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 12 offers a slightly higher resolution. With 170°, the C110 Plus features a much wider field of view than the Hero 12.
SJCam C110 Plus
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 12 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Camera settings
Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
SJCam C110 Plus
Feature missing
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 12 Black
100-6400
+/-2
C110 Plus vs Hero 12 specifications
Name | SJCam C110 Plus | GoPro Hero 12 Black |
Year of release | 2024 | 2023 |
Width | 1.22in / 31mm | 2.83in / 71.8mm |
Height | 2.52in / 64mm | 2in / 50.8mm |
Depth | 1.28in / 32.5mm | 1.32in / 33.6mm |
Weight | 2.79oz / 79g | 5.43oz / 154g |
Waterproof | - | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 98ft / 30m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | 14°F / -10°C |
Max operating temperature | - | 95°F / 35°C |
Battery capacity | 1100mAh | 1720mAh |
Removable battery | No | Yes |
Battery life | 130min for 4k 30fps | 150min at 1080p |
Charging time | - | 3h (5W) |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 128GB | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | - | 2.27in |
Front screen size | - | 1.4in |
Field of view | 170° | 148° |
Sensor | - | 1/1.9" CMOS |
Pixels | 20MP | 27.6MP |
Aperture | F1.8 | F2.5 |
Focal length | - | 12-39mm |
ISO range | - | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 2x |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | - | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | - | 60fps |
4K video | 30fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | - | 120fps |
1080p video | 120fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | - | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | - | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 5.3K 30fps |
Stabilization | Dual Anti-Shake 3.0 | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | - | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 |
Webcam mode | Yes | 1080p30 |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | - | Yes |
Timeshift mode | - | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | - | Yes |
Microphones | - | 3 |
Stereo audio | - | Yes |
Noise reduction | - | Yes |
Audio format | - | wav |
Audio input | - | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
Wifi | Yes | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | - | BLE 4.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
GPS integrated | - | No |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |