SJ5000

After my bad experience with Playground’s Cam200, I finally decided to get an SJCAM. As I mentioned in my previous post, I only bought Cam200 because SJCAM was not available in malls. Initially, I only wanted to buy cameras in stores/mall thinking that it offers better “after sale services” but due to bad experience with Playgound, I settled in buying my SJCAM from an online store (https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph). Now, there is a store in Glorietta (near Buffet101) selling SJCAMs.

I only spend P4,870 for the following items:

• SJ5000 wifi (P4,400)
• Extra battery  (P220)
• External charger (P250)

Mall price of SJ5000 is P5,990.

The quality of SJ500 (in terms of box, camera, and accessories) is way better than Cam200.

• SJ5000’s packaging uses materials similar with cellphone boxes. (Cam200 uses only ½ carton and ½ plastic casing)
• SJ5000 includes more mounts/accessories;
• SJ5000’s camera and accessories feels more sturdy. All the mounts are individually wrapped;
• SJ5000 is more affordable than  Cam200 (see computation below);
• SJ5000’s system/settings are more flexible. You can change the ISO, lighting and exposure.

	SJ5000	Playground’s Cam200
Camera	4,400	4,990
Tripod Mount	Included	500
Extra Batter	220	790
External Charger	250	No available external charger
Total Peso Damage	P4,870	P6,280

After computing the Peso damage of both cameras, I realized how much money I wasted buying Cam200. What I learned is that don’t settle for what is available. I’ll be posting comparative videos and photos for SJ5000 and Cam200 soon! For now, enjoy the unboxing pictures! =)

 

 

 

 

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