Xiaomi Yi Sport is an action camera for all occasions

Advertising is the engine of progress, but not always the products promoted by well-known brands turn out to be really cool and productive. Reproach, of course, to the GoPro HERO. The price of technology is unreasonably high. Nobody wants to pay about $200 for incomplete functionality. But there is a way out - Xiaomi Yi Sport. Only 50 US dollars and full stuffing.

An action camera is a portable digital video camera designed for shooting while driving, in extreme conditions. This explanation needs to be written in bold marker on the walls and doors of all companies that are trying to make and launch action-packed gadgets on the market. Otherwise, these parodies on GoPro will never stop. Fortunately, Xiaomi understands this, knows it and can produce a worthy product.

 

Xiaomi Yi Sport: specifications

 

Manufacturer	Xiaomi (China)
Viewing angle	155 degrees
Matrix	CMOS 1 / 2.3 ″ Sony Exmor R, 16 MP
Chipset	Ambarella A7LS
Focal length	f = 2.8
Sound Recording	2 microphones
Noise suppression	Yes
Video shooting	1080p 60 frames / sec 1080p 30 frames / sec 720p 120 frames / s 480p 240 frames / s
LCD monitor	No
Storage medium	MicroSD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
Recording time on a single battery charge	1 hour (1920 × 1080 50p in Wi-Fi broadcast mode)
Codec for video recording	H.264
File format	MP4
Slow motion	Yes, 1 frame per minute
Continuous mode	7 frames per second
Movie Modes	Maximum, high, motion, normal
Time-Lapse	Yes
Connectors	micro USB, micro HDMI
Dimensions, mm	60.4 x 42 x 21.2
The weight	72 grams

 

Xiaomi Yi Sport: review and experience

 

Many buyers, having become acquainted with the configuration of an action camera, are indignant about the sought-after accessories. This is understandable - the gadget is supplied only with a micro-USB cable. True, there is another version of the Travel Edition camera, which comes with a monopod with wireless control. But this is enough, so not all buyers use protective boxes and a set of mounts. And to pay for them there is no desire at all.

 

It may seem that the manufacturer has saved on the body colorings - black, white or green. But in any specialized store it is easy to find a case to your taste, there are even hacks. Therefore, it is not necessary to focus on the appearance.

The case of the gadget is very high quality. Assembly and decoration are respected. The Xiaomi Yi Sport camera does not slip in the hands thanks to texture patterns on all surfaces. The only drawback is a convex lens - lens scratches cannot be avoided. But this issue can also be closed by acquiring a protective case.

Management is cool. Only 3 buttons. They are sensitive. Therefore, when carrying the camera in your pocket, do not put keys or other small things in the same place. Around the circumference of the main button there is an LED backlight. The color changes according to the activity mode of the action camera. Given the lack of a display, this is the only indicator that displays the selected settings for shooting. On the other hand, no one bothers to connect the camera with a smartphone and perform fine-tuning.

Of the serious drawbacks is the flimsy mount of the cover for the battery compartment. If the batteries are changed frequently, then there is the possibility of losing this cover.

 

Advantages and disadvantages of Xiaomi Yi Sport

 

The fattest plus of this action camera is the price. Moreover, this is not just a toy for children, but a full-fledged video camera for extreme sports. Starting with the convenience of management, ending with the quality of the captured video with sound.

On a standard battery that comes with the kit, the camera works for more than an hour. There were memory cards for 16 and 32 GB SDXC, which were accepted normally. We just had a lot of equipment that did not see these mega-fast flash drives. You can add a chic assortment of accessories to the benefits of Xiaomi Yi Sport. Yes, they need to be bought separately. But the trick is that you don’t have to pay for the whole constructor that Go Pro is equipped with.

The disadvantages include the unfortunate battery cover. And also a nuisance was detected with connecting to a mobile device. They did everything according to the instructions, but for a long time they could not understand why there was no connection. But then it all worked abruptly. But the sediment remained. One might recall the lack of a display, but for $ 50 there is no alternative. So the gadget is good. We recommend it to professionals and amateurs.