Xiaomi has just released a new version of the YI action Camera and it’s been updated to be able to shoot your sports videos in 4K.
Called the YI 4K Action Camera, it does have some differences compared to the original Yi Action Camera, well, besides the ability to shoot 4K.
For starters, it has a 12 MP Sony IMX377 sensor, which can shoot regular video and take stills beside the aforementioned 4K video. We’re not sure why they knocked down the resolution from the original’s 16MP snapper though.The lens itself is a seven element piece with a f2.8 aperture and 155-degree viewing angle, similar to the original. A six-axis gyroscope works hand in hand with the electronic image stabilization.
The rear of the device is home to a 2.19-inch touchscreen LCD.
The video below will give you a taste of how it performs:
The camera is also capable of shooting 2.5K at 30fps, 1440p at 60fps and is able record in 4K at 30fps for regular video. As for slowmo, it captures 1080p and 960p at 120fps and 720p at 240fps.
Time-lapse in 4K is also possible with 0.5/1/2/5/10/30/60 second intervals available. Last but not least, it has a 1,400mAh battery (lasts about 2 hours recording 4K) and 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth 4.0 to pair with your phone.
The YI 4K Action Camera will retail for 1199 yuan (about RM 739) and will be available in black, white and rose gold colour options.
You can catch more details about the camera here.
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