TonyM
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Out of curiosity, I compared three of my high resolution action cameras against my A119 to see how they perform as a dashcam.
Xiaomi Mijia Mini - 4K 30fps - 100Mbps
GitUp F1 - 4K 30fps - 60Mbps
GitUp G3 - 1440p 30fps - 36.5Mbps
Viofo A119 - 1440p 30fps - 24Mbps
This is the same road where I had a minor accident last year, being hit by a driver who did not stop, so for me being able to capture the number plate of an oncoming car is important.
100% crops from original videos (best frame chosen from each video - not the same frame for each camera)
G3
F1
Xiaomi Mijia
A119
The action cameras have equal or higher resolution than my A119 and higher video bitrates, but they also have 145 to 170 degree wide angle lenses with smaller apertures. When it comes to resolving the details in things like street signs or passing cars the A119 performs better than the rest, although the Mijia is not far behind.
The requirements for dashcam use are different from regular action cameras, so I am not surprised that the A119 does best in this comparison. Dashcams and action cameras are very good at what they are designed to do. The Mobius 1 was one action camera which made a successful crossover into dashcam use a few years ago.
Xiaomi Mijia Mini - 4K 30fps - 100Mbps
GitUp F1 - 4K 30fps - 60Mbps
GitUp G3 - 1440p 30fps - 36.5Mbps
Viofo A119 - 1440p 30fps - 24Mbps
This is the same road where I had a minor accident last year, being hit by a driver who did not stop, so for me being able to capture the number plate of an oncoming car is important.
100% crops from original videos (best frame chosen from each video - not the same frame for each camera)
G3
F1
Xiaomi Mijia
A119
The action cameras have equal or higher resolution than my A119 and higher video bitrates, but they also have 145 to 170 degree wide angle lenses with smaller apertures. When it comes to resolving the details in things like street signs or passing cars the A119 performs better than the rest, although the Mijia is not far behind.
The requirements for dashcam use are different from regular action cameras, so I am not surprised that the A119 does best in this comparison. Dashcams and action cameras are very good at what they are designed to do. The Mobius 1 was one action camera which made a successful crossover into dashcam use a few years ago.
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