Review: AUKEY DR-01 Super Capacitor Dashcam with Sony Exmor IMX323 sensor and NT96655

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Dash Cam
More than I can review. ;)
Thank you @Finky for providing Aukey DR-01 Dashcam for review.
It is available at Amazon store here for $59.99: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B01M592J9CIt's based upon Novatek 96655 chip and Sony IMX 323 sensor.
It has 2" LCD screen and 170 degree FOV.
Supports upto 128GB microSD card and requires class 10+.
Size: 58 x 58 x 32mm / 2.2" x 2.2" x 1.2"
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PROS: Very small size, all black, discrete, great day and night video.
CONS: SD card location is in a difficult place to take it out without taking it off the mount.
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AUKEY DR-01 Unboxing Video with Sample Videos
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Package contents: AUKEY DR-01 Dash Camera, USB Car Charger, Suction Mount, Sticker Mount, Two Stickers, Three Cable Clips, User Manual, 24-Month Warranty Card.
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AUKEY DR-01 Dashcam Images:
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AUKEY DR-01 Size Comparison Side-By-Side with Viofo A119:
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Aukey DR-01 Folders, Files and Bit Rate:
Root folder has AUKEY folder that has MOVIE sub folder where all the files are located.
Event/triggered files are in RO folder.
File names have date and time so easy to locate a particular file.
Overall bit rate is 13.1 mbps with video @ 11.9 mbps and audio @ 512 kbps.
Aukey folders and files.JPG
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AUKEY DR-01 and Viofo A119 in the vehicle:
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AUKEY DR-01 Dashcam Day, evening and night screenshots:

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AUKEY DR-01 Dashcam Videos:
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nice review mate, very nice and pocketable camera there and with the IMX323 (really a IMX322) does pull in a lot of light and night and performs well.
 
nice review mate, very nice and pocketable camera there and with the IMX323 (really a IMX322) does pull in a lot of light and night and performs well.
Thanks.
I also thought the same but the product description has 323.
Specifications
Image Sensor: Sony Exmor IMX323
CPU: NT96655
 
It will be the 323, think this uses the 96650 not the 96655, would have to double check on that though to be sure
 
It will be the 323, think this uses the 96650 not the 96655, would have to double check on that though to be sure
apologies i meant to clarify that the 323 is just a lower-scale package of the same sensor that the 322 was (read that in a few articles on the Internet), so presuming image quality is the same overall? (unless AUKEY have implemented their own image processing algorithms) - -- that's what i meant the 323 was really a 322 in slightly different clothing.

I am testing the Xiaomi Mijia, also with IMX323 so will be interesting to see that in action too
 
323 can give the same result as the 322 if done correctly
here's hoping. i will have to compare the footage to Chupad D501 i have which runs 322.
 
A very good review as always Sunny :D

I'm liking the Sony sensor and the suction + permanent mounts; I wish more would offer this mounting option. Being workable with a 128GB card is sweet and the price is another big plus. And a 2- port PS comes with it. What I like most of all is the form factor; while it won't suit everybody many of us can't accommodate a 'wedge' cam. I see ventilation slots, I like the button layout, and the PS port location is great :)

However the SD card could be hard to access without dismounting, I didn't see mention of battery or caps in the ad, and 1080@30FPS isn't earthshaking these days :(

Didn't have time to look at everything in-depth but it's good to see more Sony sensors finding their way into affordable cams :cool:

Phil
 
A very good review as always Sunny :D

However the SD card could be hard to access without dismounting, I didn't see mention of battery or caps in the ad, and 1080@30FPS isn't earthshaking these days :(

Didn't have time to look at everything in-depth but it's good to see more Sony sensors finding their way into affordable cams :cool:

Phil
Thanks.
It has capacitor as mentioned in the title.
It's got most of the expensive cameras features for less than $60.
Yes, sd card location is not accessible without completely turning the camera.
It is doable without taking camera off the mount but can't without changing fov.
 
Thanks.
It has capacitor as mentioned in the title.
It's got most of the expensive cameras features for less than $60.
Yes, sd card location is not accessible without completely turning the camera.
It is doable without taking camera off the mount but can't without changing fov.
Would love to see cons section in future if possible too mate, interested in what's what :)
 
Drove to Nederland, CO upto 10000 ft. elevation and there were lot of snow on the side...


Nice snow peaks @ 1:36...
 
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Phil
 
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