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YI 4K Action Camera

2016Unverified

Early budget 4K action cam that undercut GoPro on price

Launch price $199Today $89

Then vs. now

6036

The frontier has moved: down 24 points since 2016.

VideoStabilisationDurabilityBatteryMounting & ecosystemValue
At launch (2016)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Video6222
Stabilisation3015
Durability5035
Battery5532
Mounting & ecosystem8562
Value7549

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the YI 4K Action Camera stands out

Where it beats the average action camera in its class.

Max ResolutionBest in class

4K30

4.0× more than the 534 average

Waterproof Depth (m)Best in class

40m (with case)

2.5× more than the 16 average

Max Frame Rate (fps)Best in class

120fps@1080p

17% more than the 103 average

Weight (g)

72g

52% less than the 109 average

Battery Capacity (mAh)

1400mAh

17% more than the 1,199 average

Specifications

Video

Max Resolution
4K30
Photo Resolution
12MP
Max Frame Rate (fps)
120fps@1080p

Stabilization & Durability

Electronic Stabilization
None at launch
Waterproof Depth (m)
40m (with case)
Weight (g)
72g

Battery & Storage

Battery Capacity (mAh)
1400mAh
Max microSD (TB)
0.064TB

Mounting & Connectivity

Mount Type
GoPro-compatible mount (with case)
Touchscreen
Yes, rear
Voice Control
No