Review of the Best Digma Action Cameras in 2020

Cinematography was invented over a century ago. Black and white cinema, color, digital, professional equipment, amateur cameras for filming holidays in kindergarten and school, with cassettes, digital cassettes, disks and flash drives ... it would seem everything that could be thought of. Technologies do not stand still, but develop annually, monthly, hourly. And now, the usual video cameras have been replaced by action cameras, capable of filming bloggers describing every minute of their lives, or athletes while moving fast, running, jumping. This article will give an overview of the most popular Digma action cameras.

Action Cameras

Action cameras are suitable for people who go in for active sports. For fans of underwater procedures and diving, it will be very useful. Great photos of reefs and underwater fish photography will not leave anyone indifferent.

The advantages of action cameras are in their light weight, small size, and ease of attachment. Having installed it on a helmet, a motorcyclist or cyclist can travel without thinking about the beauty around him - he will then see this on the TV screen in the first person. With a wide-angle view, the camera will allow you to record an accident on the road if you use it in the car as a recorder.

Where to buy an action camera

You can choose and order your favorite model on Aliexpress. The price will come out inexpensively, the main thing is that the seller does not disappoint. It is worth choosing only from proven ones. Choosing free shipping, you will have to pay only for the gadget itself with the package. Today, many residents of megalopolises and small towns prefer to shop online. Sellers who value their reputation and serious sites will help solve the problem and return the money if the goods are of inadequate quality.

When a customer does not trust Aliexpress and other online stores, you can purchase a camera at any specialized chain store located in the city. A competent sales consultant will give his recommendations regarding the chosen model, explain and show the principle of the technique.

GoPro is considered to be the leader in providing equipment for extreme filming. When examining the rating of quality action cameras, Digma is not the last. Firms that produce cameras for extreme sports keep up with the times, trying to endow their devices with powerful functionality that is not inferior to the global brand. The region is developing rapidly. Models with more advanced characteristics appear every year.

Ultra wide-angle lenses provide excellent depth of field and allow the operator to do what they love without being distracted by the camera.

Action cameras Digma

Digma is a Chinese digital device manufacturer. The leader in sales of navigation equipment and e-books in the Russian Federation also decided to please his fans with a series of action cameras that will help to digitally record a storm of impressions from a trip, travel and take high-quality pictures in motion and under water.

Popular Digma models have found their buyer. Anyone can purchase budget, simple and compact, stylish, easy-to-use cameras. The Dicam series features a chipset that affects the recording resolution and frame rate.The higher the number in the model designation, the wider the shooting range, from normal to high speed recording. Also, the functionality of the devices is different. Which model should you choose? Let's figure it out by making a review of the action cameras Digma Dicam series. Prices are indicated in Russian rubles.

Digma DiCam 72C

The already well-known model with digital image stabilization and a front screen that displays the charge level and shooting time. The average price fluctuates around 5-6 thousand rubles.

A budget alternative to GoPro Hero for those who don't want to overpay for the brand. If you look at and compare the characteristics of both cameras, you will notice that some of the performance of the DiCam 72C is better than that of the GoPro. Color reproduction is closer to real colors. The model is completed with a remote control and an aquablock. The Chinese manufacturer's branded camera accessories prevail in large quantities, while the famous action cameras have almost none.

The optional wdr feature allows you to freeze a video during video and take two photos at the same time. With the Time-lapse function, the operator can perform interval time-lapse photography. During normal viewing of the video, the ongoing process will look accelerated.

Under the lid is a removable 1050 mAh lithium battery. The gadget is capable of shooting video for up to an hour or so, with a maximum resolution of 2880 × 2160 pixels with a frame rate of 24 units. per second. When slowing down, the resolution changes to 1280x720 pixels. Small details during the performance of the stunt movement will not be too noticeable.

Series	DiCam 72C
Maximum video recording resolution	2880 x 2160 Mpix, 4K
Video recording speed	24/30/60 frames / sec
Lens angle of view	170 hail
Aperture ratio	F: 2.8
Video file type	MP4 (H.264)
Photo resolution	16 megapixels
Battery life	75 minutes
Memory card	microSD, 64 GB
Image stabilizer	digital
Battery capacity	1050 mAh
Dimensions (H * W * D)	41 * 59 * 29mm
average price	5500

• low cost for a model of the appropriate level and characteristics;
• there is a night mode of video shooting;
• for underwater shooting, the camera is set to a special mode - "diving";
• the presence of a front screen;
• there are additional functions for shooting;
• there is an image stabilizer.

• small expansion for slow motion;
• vibration is not provided for the response in the menu;
• slots for memory card and USB are not protected;
• low quality sound.

DiCam 700

Digital video camera, designed to take photos and videos while driving in any weather. Frost and wind are not a reason not to film a video during extreme sports (surfing, mountain slalom, bobsleigh, mountain freestyle, etc.).

The rugged and waterproof design keeps dust and splashes out of the device.

The cost of the model is slightly lower than the previous one, with similar characteristics: 4500 rubles.

The EXMOR R CMOS sensor with a maximum photo resolution of 4608 × 3456 megapixels allows you to make videos with the maximum UltraHD quality, 2880 × 2160 pixels. and at a speed of 24 frames per second. Video is compressed in H.264, MPEG4.

The main display has a 2-inch diagonal and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The front OLED display gives the following information: battery charge, mode and shooting date. Having a small display will save battery power when the large one is turned off.

A dual menu with quick switching is responsible for shooting parameters and operating modes of the device itself.

The model has good functionality. In the menu you can find the Time-lapse mode and set the shooting intervals from 0.5 seconds to 1 minute. Diving mode will compensate for the green tones that appear in underwater video recordings. At night, even with the lights off, this baby will show clear outlines of the image, which will greatly delight the operator.

The 1050 mAh battery can work autonomously for up to 1 hour and 10 minutes. This will allow the traveler not only to move down the mountain, but also to climb back up.

The camera is equipped with a motion sensor, a slot for additional memory cards microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB).Electronic gyro stabilization will allow you to capture any angle of rotation in motion with a smoothed soft picture.

Series	DiCam 700
Maximum video recording resolution	2880 x 2160 Mpix, 4K
Video recording speed	24/30/60 frames / sec
Lens angle of view	170 hail
Aperture ratio	F: 2.8
Video file type	MP4 (H.264)
Photo resolution	16 megapixels
Battery life	70 minutes
Memory card	microSD, microSDHC, 64 GB
Image stabilizer	electronic
Battery capacity	1050 mAh
Dimensions (H * W * D)	41 * 59 * 29mm
average price	4500

• good product assembly;
• gyroscopic image stabilization;
• the presence of a front monochrome display;
• there are modes for shooting in low light, for diving;
• wdr - function to slow down the video;
• time-lapse - frame-by-frame mode;
• 4k and 2.7k recording;
• there is a motion sensor.

• muting sound;
• unprotected card and cable connectors.

DiCam 380 4K

The average price of the model is 2.5 thousand rubles. Supports 4K shooting with a resolution of 3840x2160 and a frame rate of 30 units / sec and two other formats with different speeds. High speed video is only available in HD resolution. Autofocus is not sensitive to shock and shock.
With a lens viewing angle of 160 degrees, the photo resolution is 16 MPix.

There is a two-inch built-in display, micro USB connectors, mini HDMI, a slot for installing a microSD card with a capacity of up to 64 GB.

The device is endowed with the WEB-camera function. This is the peculiarity of the model.

Slow motion mode and video recorder, motion sensor are present.

When shooting during the day, the image is quite stable. As dusk and evening hours approach, the sound quality is distorted and additional noise appears.

The 750 mAh battery keeps charging up to 70 minutes.

The standard package includes many additional accessories.

Series	DiCam 380 4k
Maximum video recording resolution	3840 x 2160 Mpix, 4K
Video recording speed	30 frames / sec
Lens angle of view	170 hail
Video file type	MP4
Photo resolution	16 megapixels
Battery life	70 minutes
Memory card	microSD, 64 GB
Image stabilizer	not
Battery capacity	750 mAh
Dimensions (H * W * D)	42 * 60 * 30mm
average price	2500

• shooting 4K;
• support for memory cards up to 64 GB;
• good picture for photography and video filming;
• clear menu in Russian;
• low cost.

• sound with muffling and noise;
• weak battery.

DiCam 210

Video recording at 30 frames per second is in 4K quality with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, the so-called Ultra HD. AllWinner V3 is a powerful processor specially designed for the action series. The ISP image processor has the following functions: enhancement of contrast and saturation of colors, color correction of the image, correction of object shading, noise suppression with special filters, pixel correction.

The sharpness of the picture is provided by an aperture with a focal length of 2.5 mm. With a matrix resolution of 8 megapixels, it turns out to take photos at 16 megapixels. The aperture increases the sharpness of the frame, suitable for landscapes and portraits, without noise, the contours will be clear and not blurry.

The Sony Exmor sensor has a resolution of 16 megapixels and allows you to photograph landscapes at dusk.

High-speed shooting with a frequency of 120 frames is provided by the Timelapse function. There is a DVR mode with built-in functions. It can be configured using the menu buttons in Russian or English.

Quite good autonomy shows 90 minutes of free shooting. If we go to a less dense resolution, this time will increase to 120-130 minutes.

You can shoot remotely using the built-in Wi-Fi from the remote control located in your iOS or Android smartphone.

The motion sensor lets you start recording video with a simple wave of your hand.

Series	DiCam 210
Maximum video recording resolution	3840 x 2160 Mpix, 4K
Number of video recording modes	4
Video recording speed	30 frames / sec
Lens angle of view	160 hail
Aperture ratio	F: 2.5
Video file type	MP4
Photo resolution	16 megapixels
Battery life	90 minutes
Built-in Wi-Fi module	there is
OS support	Android, iOS
Memory card	microSD, 32 GB
Body material	waterproof plastic (up to 30 m)
Battery capacity	750 mAh
Dimensions (H * W * D)	41 * 30 * 60mm
average price	3000

• the picture is obtained with excellent detail, small details are clearly visible;
• Videos have rich, natural colors;
• good autonomy;
• rotation of the screen.

• small expansion for slow motion;
• open connectors for USB and memory cards;
• low quality sound.

DiCam 410

Another novelty is the DiCam 410 - the twin of the DiCam 210.

Similar characteristics, the difference in the amount of additional memory: for the 410th model, you can buy a microSD card with a size of 64 GB (210 goes with 32 GB).

The camera also shoots in Ultra HD resolution. The screen resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels, there are 4 video recording modes 4k, 2.7k, 1080p and 720p, including video with a large number of frames (Timelapse function).

You can open two menus at once with two buttons. Two languages ​​are used: English and Russian.

In the first menu, when changing the viewing angle, it allows you to switch to the car DVR function, which allows you to do overwriting of old files, loop recording and display auto power off. The gadget has a built-in motion sensor.

Fine adjustments of the device and switching of operating modes can be carried out in another menu.

The device is equipped with built-in WiFi, through which you can wirelessly connect to a smartphone to save videos and photographs. Includes microphone and 2-inch LCD. The interface includes connectors for microSD, microUSB 2.0 and micro HDMI.
Depending on the selected video resolution, the device can work from 1.5-2 hours, which indicates excellent autonomy.

Series	DiCam 410
Maximum video recording resolution	3840 x 2160 Mpix, 4K
Number of video recording modes	4
Video recording speed	120/60/30 frames / sec
Lens angle of view	160 hail
Aperture ratio	F: 2.5
Video file type	MP4
Photo resolution	16 megapixels
Battery life	90 minutes
Built-in Wi-Fi module	there is
OS support	Android, iOS
Memory card	microSD, 64 GB
Body material	plastic
Battery capacity	750 mAh
Dimensions (H * W * D)	41 * 30 * 60mm
average price	3000

• excellent battery life;
• clear detail of the video image;
• additional functions;
• good sound absorption.

• low resolution slow motion;
• lack of vibration response of the system menu.

General characteristics

The type of device can be called classic. The sleek rectangular body, gray or black, includes a bulging lens, control buttons and a 2-inch LCD screen. Monochrome frontal informative screens are a good addition to DiCam 72C and 700.

There are many factors to take into account to get good quality footage. These include: angle of view, frame rate, video processing technology, and lens. 4K shooting is formally considered the standard of quality, but not all cameras have such a characteristic. The reviewed DiCam models have 4 video recording modes, including Ultra HD (4K). Lenses with viewing angles of 160 and 170 degrees.

All models have a built-in wireless Wi-Fi module. As a remote control for control and remote shooting, you can use smartphones - androids with the appropriate application.

All models shown come with standard equipment. The application is:

• USB cable;
• main mount;
• waterproof box (allows you to shoot underwater at a depth of 30 m);
• attachments to various surfaces (on a bicycle handlebar, flat, J-shaped, curved);
• user's manual;
• guarantee check.

When ordering on the home site, in addition, a bandage is attached - a bandage, a clip, a battery, three types of adapters, 3M tape, frame and brackets, a napkin for the care of optics. The DiCam 72C comes with a car power adapter and a wristwatch-like remote control holder.

The manufacturer gives a year of warranty for the equipment. If desired, the period can be increased by making a purchase in the store.

Compared to conventional cameras weighing 0.5 kg, the mass of the action ranges from 50 to 70 grams. The weight of the complete set reaches 400 g.

• classic design;
• high-quality assembly of devices;
• small size and weight;
• complete set rich in accessories;
• shooting 4K (UltraHD);
• support for memory cards;
• a Wi-Fi module installed in the device;
• additional functions.

• low quality mono sound;
• open slots;
• lack of vibration response;
• low resolution slow motion on all Dicam models.