Dash cam recommendations needed (mirror type with rear camera)

[rikaro]

Hi guys! I'm looking into getting a new dash cam as my current one is broken (some $30 junk). I'm hoping to get a new one with the following features:

-dvr recording front (and hopefully rear is possible)
-rear camera can be used for reverse parking
-mirror design with clip on and not one of those full replacements
-cosmetically oem looking
-auto dim (not mandatory but would be nice to have)

I have been looking around and the only one that fits my criteria is the Xiaomi 70 Steps Smart Rearview Mirror.

I hope i'm not asking too much but it's quite a tough choice given the amount of choices out there. It would be great if any of you experts out there can give me some idea what to get.

 

[kamkar]

Rear dashcam cameras dont have the functionality of true reversing cameras, and they are also placed the wrong place for a reversing camera.
Normally a reversing camera are down low on a car ( bumper - rear hatch ASO ) where as a rear camera you will want up high ( top center of rear window ) so say you have a sedan, you will not be able to see the first meter or two directly behind the car.
Also dashcam dont have the guide lines in the footage, and normally they have a little screen where as reversing on a screen i at least would prefer a 6 - 7 " screen, and the dashcams dont have the mirrored footage so you will have to mentally compensate for that.
Also a dashcam with a rear camera dont switch to it automatically when you reverse like a true reversing camera would do ( as far as i know )

 

[Elliott Killingbeck]

Xiaomi Yi has a camera that fits all your criteria (apart from auto dimming).

Maybe have a look at that, I think it’s around $90.