Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
AKASO vs SJCAM
Where AKASO and SJCAM differ
| Compare | AKASO ReviewVisitVisit | SJCAM ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €69.99 | €69Lower |
| Top video resolution | 5k | 8k |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MY, MT, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VN | AT, BE, BG, HR, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, IS, HU, IE, IT, LV, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, PA, CA, US, HK, JP, MY, SG, KR, TW |
| Weight (g) | 180 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stabilisation (Yes).
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Key differences
- SJCAM scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at SJCAM: €69 vs €69.99.
- Warranty is higher at AKASO: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only AKASO offers Community.
- Support channels: only SJCAM offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at SJCAM: 2010 vs 2013.
- AKASO is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only AKASO offers 360 camera.
- Markets: only AKASO offers AU, CY, CZ.
- Markets: only SJCAM offers IS, PA, HK.
Our verdict on each
AKASO
AKASO sells its own action cameras and a panoramic line at an entry price of €69.99, backed by a 2-year warranty. It suits beginners, travel and sports shooters who want a cheap first camera, and anyone who prefers a focused store with a 30-day returns window.
SJCAM
SJCAM Technology sells action cameras only, starting at €69 with a 30 days return window and support on email, chat and phone if anything goes wrong. It suits buyers on a tight budget who want 8k footage without shopping a much wider catalogue.
Score breakdown
| Area | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of €69.99 ranks 20 of 42 brands, with a 2-year warranty behind it. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €69 puts it below the action camera median of €69, with free delivery over $110. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherReturns of 30 days, free delivery above $99, and a range of action camera and 360 camera. | 9.0Action cameras only, recording up to 8k with stabilisation, and a 30 days return window on store sales. |
| Trust | 8.8US entity AKASO Tech LLC, founded 2013, with support on email, help centre and community. | 9.1HigherTrading since 2010 as ZHENCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LIMITED in CN, with a 30 days return window behind each order. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €69.99 | €69 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Where these facts come from
AKASO
- shopakaso.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SJCAM
- sjcamstores.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Action and 360 cameras | 8 of 33 | 24 of 33 |
| Electronics stores | 24 of 239 | 172 of 239 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Action camera, 360 cameraCovers more | Action camera |
| Legal entity | AKASO Tech LLC | ZHENCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LIMITED |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Electronics stores
| Fact | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Cameras | Cameras |
| Free delivery threshold | $99Lower | $110 |
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Extended warranty | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AKASO | SJCAM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €69.99above the median | €69above the median | €62.95 |
| Weight (g) | 180below the median | Not confirmed | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AKASO
Pros
- Entry price of €69.99 for the action camera range keeps a first camera within reach.
- A 2-year warranty, where the action camera field median is 1 years.
- A 30-day returns window and free delivery above $99 take some risk out of a first order.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, so no phone line is listed for a fault that happens while you are travelling.
- The store range is cameras, so chargers, power banks and other kit sit outside what this seller covers.
- Free delivery starts above $99, so a single cheap body can add a delivery charge to the order.
SJCAM
Pros
- Entry price of €69 sits below the action camera median of €69, and the shelf stays inside €33.99 to €105.23.
- Recording reaches 8k with stabilisation included, placing it in the 30.4% group rather than the mainstream 47.8% set.
- A 30 days return window gives real time to test footage, with support on email, chat and phone if something goes wrong.
Cons
- Warranty runs 1 year with no extended warranty option, so longer cover has to be arranged elsewhere.
- The range covers action camera only, so anyone after an enclosed viewpoint body should read JOOAN or Campark instead.
- Entry pricing sits below the action camera median of €69, pointing to an entry level shelf rather than high end bodies.
Who each suits
AKASO
Who it suits
- First-time buyers who want a cheap way into action cameras with cover behind the purchase.
- Travel and sports shooters who want both an action body and a panoramic body from one seller.
- Shoppers in the listed markets, AU, AT and BE, who value free delivery over $99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for buyers set on a compact camera, since campark lists a compact line (action camera and compact) that AKASO does not carry.
- Not for shoppers hunting second hand gear, since Defender Cameras lists used cameras (360 camera and used cameras) alongside its panoramic range.
- Not for anyone who has decided on a panoramic camera alone, since JOOAN lists the panoramic line only (360 camera).
SJCAM
Who it suits
- Budget buyers who want 8k video without leaving the action camera category
- Shoppers who will use the full 30 days return window before keeping a camera
- Anyone based in a market covered by the AT, BE and BG delivery list
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after an enclosed viewpoint camera, who should read JOOAN or Defender Cameras instead
- Shoppers who want extended cover beyond 1 year
Country by country
| Country | AKASO | SJCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Ecuador | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Hong Kong | No | Yes |
| Iceland | No | Yes |
| Lithuania | Yes | No |
8 of 44 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AKASO
How much does an AKASO action camera cost at entry?+
The action camera range starts at €69.99. That is a single purchase price for the camera itself rather than a promotional opening rate, so nothing renews later. AKASO ranks 20 out of 42 brands on price from, which places it mid field in the comparison.
Is there a plan to renew with AKASO, and what does the price cover?+
The €69.99 entry price buys a camera on its own. The store range is cameras, so the listing stays on cameras rather than bundling a service tier, and there is no renewal step once the body is paid for. Buyers who want the camera and charging kit from a single seller will need two shops.
SJCAM
What does an action camera cost here?+
The action camera range starts at €69, under the action camera median of €69. Most of the shelf sits inside the €33.99 to €105.23 band, so budget goes further here on a mid range body than on the cheapest model.
Are there subscription fees or renewal prices?+
This is a direct store rather than a subscription, so there is no renewal to budget for and no plan fee later. The figures that matter are the €69 entry point and the 30 days return window you can lean on if the camera does not suit you.