action camera Yi technology (xiaomi) released it's 3rd gen action cam 2 weeks ago

[HarmFull]

I didn't see any post of this here in the LTT forum nor could I find anything by search so I'm posting this.

 

Last year LMG posted a video of the 2nd gen camera of Xiaomi. The YI 4K was basically at that point beating the hero 4 black left and right.

LTT review:

Spoiler

 

 

Main points for this camera were:

• Half the price of a GoPro
• Same mounting system as GoPro
• Longer batterylife
• Capacitive touchscreen

After Linus' review though, GoPro unleashed their hero 5 black on the market, which basically in terms of specs is very similar to the YI 4K camera linus reviewed but with two features that set it above last year's competitor.

• Waterproof without a case up to 10 meters
• Voice control

Two weeks ago however, YI technology (Xiaomi's camera department) put the YI 4K+ on the market. It's the first action cam with 4K 60fps and 4K 30fps with EIS (electronic image stabilization). Also the price is 299USD

Here's a comparison that was made between the cameras:

Spoiler

* Price on the 4k+ was a pre-release speculation it's retailing for 299

So in short it has 4k 60fps, a larger battery, longer filming time and it costs less.

 

What about image quality you might ask, here's a comparison I found:

According to the creator of the video:

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From the video we can see the daytime performance of YI 4K+ and GoPro Hero5 is almost the same, but on the YI 4K+ the color is much clearer. The YI 4K+ has a much better nighttime performance, it’s less grainy with a clearer image.

 

Highlights for YI 4K+:

• The worlds’ first 4K/60 action camera
• Based on the latest Amba H2 SOC technology
• Based on award winning YI 4K Action Camera
•  Feature upgrade from YI 4K Action Camera

Time for a 2017 action cam comparison? @LinusTech?

[openthatchest]

I would like to see this, especially with an off-brand camera. it's interesting that it can run a flawless 4K picture at 60 FPS, and the fact that gopro has no intention to release a new camera, this thing could be the top of the pack. and if gopro does release a camera, they're going to price it way higher because, well, the thing is most likely going to be better. All I completely know is that consumers are going to win the war with lower prices and competition!

[piemadd]

37 minutes ago, openthatchest said:

I would like to see this, especially with an off-brand camera. it's interesting that it can run a flawless 4K picture at 60 FPS, and the fact that gopro has no intention to release a new camera, this thing could be the top of the pack. and if gopro does release a camera, they're going to price it way higher because, well, the thing is most likely going to be better. All I completely know is that consumers are going to win the war with lower prices and competition!

Truthfully, Linus said that there was almost no visual difference. The thing is, most Chinese knockoffs are really at 480p. This one, as confirmed by Linus can actually record at 4K. And anyways, GoPro's version will be a lot more expensive than this one.

[AlTech]

I'm not big into cameras but this looks legit.

[openthatchest]

3 hours ago, Implosivetech said:

Truthfully, Linus said that there was almost no visual difference. The thing is, most Chinese knockoffs are really at 480p. This one, as confirmed by Linus can actually record at 4K. And anyways, GoPro's version will be a lot more expensive than this one.

Yep. so, with that in mind, us consumers will have a similar cam but maybe 50-100 bucks cheaper, unless gopro  takes the L

[ashypanda]

3 hours ago, Implosivetech said:

Truthfully, Linus said that there was almost no visual difference. The thing is, most Chinese knockoffs are really at 480p. This one, as confirmed by Linus can actually record at 4K. And anyways, GoPro's version will be a lot more expensive than this one.

It should be noted, that YI isn't like most other chinese knock-offs, as they actually make genuine products, which output the correct resolutions not just interpolated trash, and are regularly reviewed against, gopros, and other chinese cameras, and have always been on par with gopros, like all of YIs cameras are bloody excellent in their own right and them being cheaper than comparable action cameras is just a huge plus. 

[piemadd]

59 minutes ago, ashypanda said:

It should be noted, that YI isn't like most other chinese knock-offs, as they actually make genuine products, which output the correct resolutions not just interpolated trash, and are regularly reviewed against, gopros, and other chinese cameras, and have always been on par with gopros, like all of YIs cameras are bloody excellent in their own right and them being cheaper than comparable action cameras is just a huge plus. 

I know it is genuine. Just like dji or honor

[Stefan1024]

It's interesting how they get noticeable different picture quality while using the same sensor.

Looks like a powerful DSP with an intelligent algorithm realy helps.