I thought maybe the LS430W was in development. From posts on this site, it seems like many new dashcams will be introduced in the next few months and the quality standard should be all going up. The trend is definitely towards WDR and better night video quality.
My top two candidates so far is the LS300W and the "Smallest Ambarella Car DVR"
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LS300W
Pros:
- Good night and day video quality
- Relatively small, decent form factor
- Low cost if you buy the non-branded OEM version (~$120 USD)
- Made by DOD/TioTech, which should be somewhat reliable
- Larger aperture f/1.6
- High bitrate: 15 Mb/s
Cons:
- No GPS or Wifi option
- Could be smaller
- Quick disconnect has no electrical contacts
Smallest Ambarella Car DVR
Pros:
- Good day video quality
- Relatively small
- Low cost OEM version of the Russion ProCam CX4 (~$100 USD)
- Includes GPS
- Quick disconnect has electrical contacts
Cons:
- Early reports were mixed. Some users had problems with it not operating properly and/or the GPS didn't work
- Average night video quality, but sensor is being upgraded and will ship in a few weeks
- Not sure how reliable it is over time and in extreme heat
- Medium bitrate: 10 Mb/s
I'm tempted to keep waiting to see what cams are released over the summer but then I think about just buying the LS300W now and later I can use it for a rear cam if better cams come along.