Table of contents

• 11 action cams in the test Eleven cameras, three price ranges
• Premium, middle class and entry-level action cams
• Premium: Garmin Virb Ultra 30
• Premium: GoPro Hero 5 Black
• Middle class: GoPro Hero Session
• Middle class: Midland H7
• Middle class: Olympus TG Tracker
• Middle class: Sena Prism
• Middle class: TomTom Bandit Bike Pack
• Entry-level: Rollei 425
• Beginners: Somikon 4K Action UHD
• Entry-level: Sena Prism Tube
• Entry-level: Telefunken FHD 170/5 pure
• This is how MOTORRAD tests
• MOTORCYCLE final scoring

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Scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, handlebar, adhesive and tape holders, adapter, extension arms, data and charging cables

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Premium: GoPro Hero 5 Black (MOTORRAD test winner)

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Scope of delivery: camera frame, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cables; Extra accessories: Handlebar bracket Pro Handlebar (surcharge: 34.99 euros)

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Middle class: GoPro Hero Session

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Scope of delivery: camera frame, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cables; Extra accessories: Handlebar bracket Pro Handlebar (surcharge: 34.99 euros)

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Middle class: Midland H7

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Scope of delivery: camera frame, waterproof protective housing, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cable, wrist remote control; Extra accessories: handlebar bracket (surcharge: 27.50 euros)

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Middle class: Olympus TG Tracker

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Scope of delivery: hand holder, protective lens cover, data and charging cable, wrist remote control, power supply unit

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Middle class: Sena Prism

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Scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, handlebar, clamp and suction cup mounts, data and charging cables

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Middle class: TomTom Bandit Bike Pack (MOTORCYCLE best seller)

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Scope of delivery: Underwater lens cover, handlebar, adhesive and tape mounts, wrist remote control, GoPro standard mount

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Entry-level: Rollei 425 (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)

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16/35
Scope of delivery: camera frame, waterproof protective housing, clamp and strap brackets, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cable, wrist remote control

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Beginners: Somikon 4K Action UHD

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18/35
Scope of delivery: camera frame, waterproof protective housing, handlebar, clamp and strap brackets, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cables

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Entry-level: Sena Prism Tube

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20/35
Scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, swivel and adhesive mount, data and charging cable, loudspeaker, microphone

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Entry-level: Telefunken FHD 170/5 pure

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22/35
Scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, adhesive and tape holders, data and charging cables

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23/35
Outside: Camera off for motorcycle-specific image and sound material, then that…

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…is expertly evaluated again inside in the editorial studio on the monitor.

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Plus: TomTom: A sturdy handlebar bracket with a metal base is already included in the Bike Pack set. Sits bombproof.

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27/35
Plus: Midland: A relatively large color display makes the settings on the camera much easier. Great at this price!

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28/35
Plus: Olympus: The folding display can be adjusted depending on the incidence of light – real help when aligning the camera.

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29/35
Plus: Sena: The standard handlebar bracket of the Prism can be screwed on without tools and fits all motorcycle handlebars.

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Plus: GoPro: Simple operation like a smartphone – with the Hero 5 you can surf through the menu using the touchscreen.

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Minus: GoPro: slit-shaped mini display – does not exactly contribute to the good operation of the very simply equipped session.

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Minus: Sena: Only an adhesive holder is provided for the Prism Tube – actually only suitable for the helmet, not for the motorcycle.

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Minus: Rollei: The GoPro standard mounting included in the scope of delivery has a lot of play and only holds on well with a little “tutoring”.

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Minus: Telefunken: After a short use in the test, the protective cap hung slack. Made cheap.

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35/35
Minus: Somikon: not anti-reflective – the protective housing made of standard plastic hardly allows a clear view of the generally good display.

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Eleven action cams in a comparison test

11 action cams in the test
Eleven cameras, three price ranges

To test eleven current action cams in three price categories, we converted a series motorcycle into a video mobile for a special series measurement. With interesting results.

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11/24/2016

Did Sony pinch? Officially, the Japanese camera manufacturer only let us know: “Sorry, we unfortunately don’t have any devices in-house that we can provide for your test.” It’s strange that a global company doesn’t have a single action cam for a few weeks in advance could find this MOTORCYCLE group test, right? Especially since the new Sony X1000 with impressive key data would have been able to assert itself wonderfully in the premium class against the top dog GoPro – passionate motorcycle videographers (and potential buyers) would certainly have been interested in the result.

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But as it was, GoPro had only one opponent with the also new Hero 5 Black among the premium devices: Garmin. It could easily compete with the all-time winner GoPro, user-friendliness and equipment with motorcycle-compatible brackets were better, but the picture quality was just underdone. Which should ultimately be decisive for a camera, so the Hero 5 rightly deserves the test victory.

Both premium devices deliver stunningly good images, and the other cameras were also mostly convincing. The video shows clear examples from our test. In contrast to a few years ago, when washed-out, pixelated and jerky videos with at best a documentary character set the standard, today the following applies: Hollywood level. Especially since so-called 4K technology found its way into private households. What is meant is a four times higher resolution than Full HD, which until recently was the highest standard. 4K, i.e. at least 3,820 by 2,160 pixels, generally means sharper and more brilliant images. And logically, we motorcyclists want to see top quality and, ideally, produce it ourselves that is as close as possible to the reality of the actual driving experience. Most of the action cams in our current comparison deliver 4K quality, so they are up to date.

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Premium, middle class and entry-level action cams

We have divided our Actioncam test into three classes: Premium (without price restrictions), middle class (up to 350 euros) and beginners (up to 150 euros). Because despite the enthusiasm for first-class videos – not everyone can and wants to afford the most expensive devices. For documentation of vacation trips, for recording occasional racing training sessions and for sharing nice souvenir photos from a day trip with friends, middle-class action cams are definitely sufficient. You can live with small compromises in image and sound quality. and TomTom With the well-made Bandit Bike Pack, it even proves that professional equipment doesn’t have to cost a lot. Compared to the test winners and top cameras of the respective previous generations, current middle graders often offer better performance anyway, which is hardly surprising in view of the rapid technological development in this area. Another thing: The specific motorcycle mounts rarely differ – premium class or medium class. So there is a lot to be said for choosing a mid-range action cam because it offers a healthy price-performance ratio.

But why choose one of the entry-level cameras? Even though, with the exception of the exemplary Rollei, according to our test results and also for laypeople, the picture, sound and equipment are clearly visible? Answer: to start with onboard filmmaking. Because often beginners are overwhelmed with the diverse possibilities and settings of a professional camera, and sometimes you can see quite quickly that you would rather just drive than film regularly. It’s good if there is no overly expensive device gathering dust in the drawer. Finally, a professional tip: work with multiple cameras! For captivating videos and photos you need good light, exciting motifs and as many unusual perspectives as possible. Creativity is required – 4K and high-tech cameras still cannot replace a trained eye on the part of a cameraman or woman.

Premium: Garmin Virb Ultra 30

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Premium: Garmin Virb Ultra 30

• providers: Garmin Germany, Tel. 0 89/8 58 36 48 80, www.garmin.com
• price: 429.99 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps
• max: 123 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MP4, JPEG
• Display: 1.75 “LCD color touchscreen
• size: 57.5 x 46 x 31 mm
• Weight: 88 g
• scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, handlebar, adhesive and tape holders, adapters, extension arms, data and charging cables

Picture and sound quality: Quite realistic colors, very clear contrasts and extremely high sharpness, very good detail drawing, overall video quality impressively high; In the photo mode, good pictures emerge, but some noise in artificial light and not really sharp; The engine sound is authentic when recording, but there are still noises from the airstream

Fortifications: various possibilities to mount the camera in different places on the motorcycle; Chest strap to be attached to the driver’s body; Clamp bracket firmly and with decent vibration isolation

Usability: extremely user-friendly, simple menu navigation through Voice Control (control through voice commands) and touchscreen; Buttons with good feedback

Processing / equipment: very extensive equipment with sensible and motorcycle-compatible brackets and adapters; Camera first class workmanship; good resolution touchscreen

Conclusion: The ease of use is particularly impressive. The well-made Garmin Virb Ultra 30 is first class equipped with touchscreen and voice control and offers all-round excellent performance at a fair price.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Premium: GoPro Hero 5 Black

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Premium: GoPro Hero 5 Black (MOTORRAD test winner)

• providers: GoPro, Tel. 0 89/21 09 32 25, www.gopro.com
• price: 429.99 euros
• max resolution: 4,000 x 3,000p at 30 fps
• max: 149 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MP4, JPEG, RAW
• Display: 2 “LCD color touchscreen and LCD monochrome front display (17 x 17 mm)
• size: 62 x 44 x 32 mm
• Weight: 117 g
• scope of delivery: Camera frame, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mount, data and charging cables; Extra accessories: Handlebar bracket Pro Handlebar (surcharge: 34.99 euros)

Picture and sound quality: crisp, sharp picture; great contrasts, brilliant colors; effective image stabilizer, very little blurring of the recorded video material, hardly any distortion; Super-fast flipping in changing light conditions, “tunnel passage” test passed on test lap tip-top; slightly dark overall picture in backlight; Photo quality great; Engine noises mixed well, but airflow is very dominant

Fortifications: stable clamp holder made of metal with good insulation against vibrations, but only for an extra charge; Adhesive pads for helmet

Usability: Menu navigation via button a bit cumbersome, easy via touchscreen, but hardly controllable with gloves

Processing / equipment: rubberized, very handy, high-quality housing (waterproof up to 30 m); excellently processed

Conclusion: Like its predecessors, the GoPro Hero 5 Black delivers the best pictures – video shoot at professional level! New features such as touchscreen and voice control increase the ease of use, the processing: also first class. Top!

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

GoPro Hero 5 Black

€ 371.52 *
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Middle class: GoPro Hero Session

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Middle class: GoPro Hero Session

• providers: GoPro, Tel. 0 89/21 09 32 25, www.gopro.com
• price: 229.99 euros
• max resolution: 3,264 x 2,448p at 30 fps
• max: 149 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MP4, JPEG
• Display: LCD monochrome display (18 x 5 mm)
• size: 38 x 37 x 37 mm
• Weight: 74 g
• scope of delivery: Camera frame, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mount, data and charging cables; Extra accessories: Handlebar bracket Pro Handlebar (surcharge: 34.99 euros)

Picture and sound quality: Very good image sharpness, reproduces the tones very realistically over the entire color scale, color brilliance not quite as high as with sister model Hero 5, but above average, videos nicely smooth and jerk-free; Photo quality on top level; Noise from the airstream separates itself well from the engine sound, which is reproduced a bit too bassy

Fortifications: Camera frame holder very precisely fitting; stable clamp holder made of metal with good insulation against vibrations, but only for a surcharge; Adhesive pads for helmet

Usability: One-button operation, switches well defined, easy to use even with gloves; Menu navigation via mini display is quite uncomfortable and confusing

Processing / equipment: Very good and solidly processed, equipment very spartan despite the waterproof camera housing. Handlebar bracket (see Hero 5, there in the picture) only for an extra charge

Conclusion: Lies like a dice in your hand – GoPro’s Hero Session should please everyone who is looking for an ultra-compact and uncomplicated action cam with high image quality. Also ideal as a supplementary camera.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

GoPro Hero Session

€ 163.99 *
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Middle class: Midland H7

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Middle class: Midland H7

• providers: Alan Electronics, Tel. 0 61 03/9 48 10, www.alan-electronics.de
• price: 199 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 10 fps
• max: 150 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG; Display: 2 “LCD TFT color screen
• size: 58 x 43 x 24 mm
• Weight: 69 g
• scope of delivery: Camera frame, waterproof protective housing, adhesive mounts, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cables, wrist remote control; Extra accessories: handlebar bracket (surcharge: 27.50 euros)

Picture and sound quality: Image material with visible noise, grainy representation, distortion in driving recordings, colors slightly overdrawn, appear fake, fine motifs such as text on street signs come out pixelated, sometimes strong artifacts in moving images, noticeable red cast; fast shutter switching; Colors in photos are nice and strong, but noise is visible in artificial light; Engine sound unrealistic

Fortifications: Fits on GoPro brackets and sits firmly there, in-house handlebar bracket (only vertically adjustable, not in the picture) made of cheap-looking plastic holds very neatly

Usability: very easy operation even with gloves, gear buttons well defined; large color display very helpful when aligning

Processing / equipment: great workmanship, well equipped for the price range

Conclusion: At 4K resolution, even amateur filmmakers expect more than the almost antiquated pixel display of the Midland H7. Good usability and great features with remote control are at least a plus.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Midland H7

€ 179.00 *
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* At the time of publication

Middle class: Olympus TG Tracker

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Middle class: Olympus TG Tracker

• providers: Olympus Germany, Tel. 0 40/23 77 98 99, www.olympus.de
• price: 349 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 30 fps
• max: 204 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG
• Display: 1.3 “LCD folding color screen
• size: 93 x 56.5 x 35 mm
• Weight: 184 g
• scope of delivery: Hand holder, lens cover, data and charging cable, wrist remote control, power supply unit

Picture and sound quality: Image looks slightly blurry and not particularly sharp, flat colors, contours quickly become frayed in glaring light, looks overexposed; The image tends to be too dark, but green tones are good and realistic; Engine noise is reproduced well when the vehicle is stationary, but driving recordings tend to have poor sound quality

Fortifications: The supplied handle can hardly be used on the motorcycle, at most useful for taking pictures by the pillion passenger; only thread mount, but fits various RAM mount motorcycle mounts (not available from Olympus, but for example via www.touratech.de)

Usability: intuitive menu navigation, good control and overview via the folding display; Understandable labeling of the controls

Processing / equipment: The camera housing should be waterproof to a depth of 30 meters, but the plastic housing looks cheap and the workmanship is rather mediocre

Conclusion: The waterproof Olympus Stylus TG Tracker is definitely a decent outdoor action cam. But for motorcyclists, not least because of the poor holder equipment and a relatively high price, it is only a second choice.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Olympus TG Tracker

€ 302.30 *
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* At the time of publication

Middle class: Sena Prism

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Middle class: Sena Prism

• providers: Sena, Tel. 00 33/1/60 53 55 60 (France), www.sena.com/de
• price: 260 euros
• max resolution: 1,920 x 1,080p at 30 fps
• max: 137 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG
• Display: LCD monochrome display (14 x 10 mm)
• size: 63 x 44 x 23 mm
• Weight: 77 g
• scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, handlebar, clamp and suction cup mounts, data and charging cables

Picture and sound quality: Good image sharpness and clear contours, but somewhat flat colors, red tones appear faded; Recording angle not particularly wide, but covers a sufficiently good and pleasant-looking section; quite strong distortions; Photo image quality only average; There are strong background noises in the wind, engine noises seem real

Fortifications: Numerous different brackets, the camera can be attached very easily to different places on the motorcycle, the camera can be easily aligned using the ball head, even in unusual locations; Stability and material quality of the (plastic) holders are very good; Suction cup mount for cars

Usability: only small display, difficult to read outside depending on the incidence of light; Menu navigation is not particularly intuitive, but voice control is possible

Processing / equipment: Quality camera housing, extensive scope of delivery, waterproof extra housing included in the set

Conclusion: Video and photo quality of the full HD action cam Sena In direct comparison with modern 4K devices, Prism leaves something to be desired. The fat equipment pulls it out again – good camera for motorcycle action!

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

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Sena Prism

€ 299.00 *
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Middle class: TomTom Bandit Bike Pack

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Middle class: TomTom Bandit Bike Pack (MOTORCYCLE best seller)

• providers: TomTom, Tel. 0 69/66 80 09 15, www.tomtom.com
• price: 349 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 15 fps
• max: 132 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG
• Display: LCD monochrome display (25 x 22 mm)
• size: 94 x 52 x 38 mm
• Weight: 193 g
• scope of delivery: Underwater lens cover, handlebar, adhesive and tape mounts, wrist remote control, GoPro standard mount

Picture and sound quality: Great picture quality, high sharpness, hardly any noise, realistic colors; The camera copes very well with backlighting, the aperture changes quickly; Photos in sharp focus and with rich colors; nice, subtle sound, well controlled

Fortifications: Very high-quality and robust clamp bracket with ball head for handlebars and other tubes (for example motor protection bars), making the camera very easy to align, can be attached without tools; The camera is latched and unlatched with a flick of the wrist; Wrist holder practical

Usability: simple menu navigation, but only a small single-color display; Remote control; Connection to computer or monitor like USB stick, no cables required; Editing possible via app on smartphone

Processing / equipment: first-class workmanship, specific motorcycle equipment

Conclusion: The TomTom set Bandit Bike Pack with excellent handlebar mount and remote control is well tailored to two-wheeler needs. The package offers astonishingly high quality at a manageable price.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

TomTom Bandit Bike Pack

€ 294.35 *
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* At the time of publication

Entry-level: Rollei 425

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Entry-level: Rollei 425 (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)

• providers: Rollei, Tel. 0 40/2 70 75 02 70, www.rollei.de
• price: 129.99 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 25 fps
• max: 170 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG
• Display: 2 “LCD TFT color screen
• size: 59 x 41 x 24 mm
• Weight: 67 g
• scope of delivery: Camera frame, waterproof protective housing, clamp and strap brackets, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cable, wrist remote control

Picture and sound quality: Good image sharpness for moving images, but the sharpening filter is obviously a bit too strong, slight artifacts and some noise, brilliant (somewhat unnatural) colors, red tones very strong, linear fading with changing light, overall good video results, trips are recorded well worth seeing; Photos in artificial light with slight noise, but the quality is still okay; The sound of the engine seems alienated

Fortifications: GoPro standard mounting made of plastic with a little play, did not sit optimally in the test; Tip for the motorcycle: Original accessory handlebar bracket “Hell Rider” made of metal for 33 euros (was tested outside of the rating)

Usability: easy to control with a remote control on the wrist; simple menu navigation

Processing / equipment: Materials neat; Color display for price range really good

Conclusion: Great videos! The Rollei 425 only weakens with the standard mounts. However, the entry-level camera is offered so cheaply that you can easily afford sensible original accessories for your motorcycle. So: buy!

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Rollei 425

€ 129.99 *
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* At the time of publication

Beginners: Somikon 4K Action UHD

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Beginners: Somikon 4K Action UHD

• providers: Pearl, Tel. 0 76 31/36 00, www.pearl.de
• price: 129.90 euros
• max resolution: 3840 x 2160p at 24 fps
• max: 170 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV, JPEG
• Display: 2 “LTPS LCD color screen
• size: 59 x 41 x 29 mm
• Weight: 68 g
• scope of delivery: Camera frame, waterproof protective housing, handlebar, clamp and strap brackets, GoPro standard mounting, data and charging cables

Picture and sound quality: Milky picture, slightly blurred, colors but beautifully strong, reacts quickly when driving through tunnels with hard light changes, strong distortion in the test when driving at high speed (motorway); great photos, crisp and great colors; The engine sounds totally distorted, but the airstream is pleasant in the background

Fortifications: Frame housing very precisely fitting; Very good selection of different mounts that are also suitable for motorcycles, the camera is light and very compact, and can be easily attached to different places on the motorbike

Usability: Playback of videos possible, good direct control of the recorded material on site while shooting; Menu navigation very simple due to the clear, large screen, embedded in a waterproof additional housing, but annoying reflections; Buttons are easy to use

Processing / equipment: solidly made; Color display rather unusual for a price range

Conclusion: The Somikon 4K Action UHD shows off with great features such as a color display and various brackets. But the price is modest. Good this way. The video and sound quality is only mediocre, otherwise it would even have been “good”.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Somikon 4K Action UHD

€ 153.75 *
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* At the time of publication

Entry-level: Sena Prism Tube

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Entry-level: Sena Prism Tube

• providers: Sena, Tel. 00 33/1/60 53 55 60 (France), www.sena.com/de
• price: 129 euros
• max resolution: 1,920 x 1,080p at 30 fps
• max: 125 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD (from Class 10)
• File formats: MOV
• Display: unavailable
• size: 99 x 31 mm
• Weight: 74 g
• scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, swivel and adhesive mount, data and charging cable, loudspeaker, microphone

Picture and sound quality: Decent sharpness and quite strong color tones, but depths drown quickly, as well as strong grids and artifacts, picture depending on the driving situation with unsightly distortions; in the event of rapid light changes, for example when driving through tunnels, the automatic shutter switches over rather slowly, overall video recordings more of a documentary character than image quality worth seeing; no photo function; The sound is very choppy, the engine is reproduced unnaturally, but good: only a few disturbing wind noises

Fortifications: Only helmet holder included, but can also be attached to motorcycle fairing; Swivel mount simplifies camera alignment

Usability: simple operation, as there are hardly any functions; handy slide switch

Processing / equipment: impeccable workmanship, solid case; simple equipment, but an extra microphone for better and more direct audio recordings, e.g. for comments by the driver in action

Conclusion: The solidly made Sena Prism Tube can be operated simply like a flashlight. With its main function of video recording, however, it delivers the worst results in comparison. Hardly up to date.

MOTORRAD verdict: sufficient

Sena Prism Tube

€ 129.00 *
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* At the time of publication

Entry-level: Telefunken FHD 170/5 pure

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Entry-level: Telefunken FHD 170/5 pure

• providers: Millennium 2000, Tel. 0 89/29 00 35 40, www.millennium2000.de
• price: 119 euros
• max resolution: 1,920 x 1,080p at 30 fps
• max: 170 degrees
• Storage medium: MicroSD
• File formats: MP4, JPEG
• Display: 1.5 “LCD TFT color screen
• size: 89 x 42 x 22 mm
• Weight: 91 g
• scope of delivery: waterproof protective housing, adhesive and tape holders, data and charging cables

Picture and sound quality: Colors come out relatively real, very strong yellow tones, decent detail drawing, sensitive to vibrations, strong distortion in video recordings when the motorcycle accelerates; Photos brilliant and nice and sharp; extremely loud airstream noises, engine noise too quiet and pushed into the background

Fortifications: Can only be insufficiently attached to the motorcycle with standard brackets; Adhesive pad and Velcro are suitable as a helmet holder; Matching original accessories, including Handlebar bracket, available at an additional cost

Usability: user-friendly operation due to the clear color display, menu navigation is easy to understand; Slide switch difficult to trigger with gloves; Ease of use reduced, if embedded in a waterproof housing, not all functions can be called up

Processing / equipment: solid plastic housing, flap rubber cover, otherwise clean workmanship; Equipment spartan

Conclusion: Easily equipped, uncomplicated to use, satisfactory image quality, playback option via color display – the equivalent of the affordable full HD action cam Telefunken FHD 170/5 pure is perfectly fine.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Telefunken FHD 170/5

€ 84.95 *
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This is how MOTORRAD tests

Own test setup. All image and sound recordings were brought in in the truest sense. For this we have a second slightly cranked LSL tubular handlebar on a Honda Africa Twin (www.lsl.eu) using RAM mount connections (available at www.touratech.de) and were able to attach several cameras to the upper rod of this “parallelogram” and operate them at the same time. Country roads through shady forest areas, tunnels and a free motorway offered optimal opportunities to request a wide range of image and sound quality from the cameras as well as the lens’ fading reactions when light and shadow rapidly changed. Another important test criterion: How can the devices be attached and aligned on the motorcycle with the brackets supplied? For the photo test images, we then set up a colorful still life in our in-house studio, where we also dealt extensively with menu navigation, usability, equipment and processing of the individual cameras.

MOTORCYCLE final scoring

MOTORRAD final evaluation of the Actioncam comparison

4K is the power. In a direct comparison, cameras with a lower resolution are now falling behind, so Sena and Telefunken had bad cards. Although: The Session, an affordable mid-range camera from GoPro, proves that top videos can be made even without 4K resolution. Midland and Olympus disappointed despite 4K. The head-to-head race in the premium class was exciting: challenger Garmin was only marginally defeated by long-term winner GoPro – finally real competition! TomTom and Rollei also made very strong appearances, sovereignly asserting themselves in their respective classes. Good to buy.

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