Review of the best Digma action cameras in 2022

Cinematography was invented over a century ago. Black and white cinema, color, digital, professional equipment, amateur cameras for shooting 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 And now, ordinary video cameras have been replaced by action cameras that can shoot bloggers describing every minute of their lives, or athletes during fast movement, while running, jumping. This article will give an overview of the most popular Digma action cameras.

action cameras

Action cameras are suitable for people involved in active sports. For lovers of underwater procedures and diving, it will come in very handy. Magnificent photographs of reefs and shooting fish underwater will not leave anyone indifferent.

The advantages of action cameras lie in their light weight, small size, and ease of attachment.Installed on a helmet, a motorcyclist or cyclist can travel without thinking about the beauty around - then he will see it 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 registrar.

Where to buy an action camera

You can choose and order your favorite model on Aliexpress. The price will be inexpensive, the main thing is that the seller does not let you down. It is worth choosing only those who are trusted. By choosing free shipping, you only have to pay for the gadget itself with the bundle. Today, many residents of megacities and small towns prefer to make purchases via the Internet. Sellers who value their reputation and serious sites will help solve the problem and return the money if the product turned out to be of inadequate quality.

When the buyer 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 assistant will give his recommendations regarding the chosen model, explain and show the principle of operation of the equipment.

GoPro is considered to be the leader in the field of providing equipment for extreme filming. When studying the rating of high-quality action cameras, Digma does not take the last place. Firms that produce cameras for extreme sports keep up with the times, trying to give their devices powerful functionality that is not inferior to the world brand. The region is developing rapidly. Every year there are models with more advanced characteristics.

Super 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 manufacturer of digital devices. The leader in sales of navigation equipment and e-books in the Russian Federation also decided to please its fans with a series of action cameras that will help you 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. Budget, simple and compact, stylish, easy-to-use cameras can be purchased by everyone. The Dicam series differs in chipset, which affects the recording resolution and frame rate. The higher the number in the model designation, the wider the range of shooting frequency, from normal to high-speed recording. Also, the functionality of the devices is different. Which model to choose? Let's figure it out by reviewing the Digma action cameras of the Dicam series. Prices are indicated in Russian rubles.

Digma DiCam 72C

An already well-known model with a digital image stabilizer 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 do not want to overpay for the brand. If we look at and compare the characteristics of both cameras, we can see that some of the DiCam 72C performance is better than that of the GoPro. Color rendering is closer to real colors. The model is completed with a remote control and an aquablock. The branded camera accessories of the Chinese manufacturer predominate in large numbers, while the well-known action cameras have almost none.

The additional wdr function allows you to freeze a frame during a video and take two pictures at the same time. With the help of Time-lapse - function, the operator will be able to perform time-lapse slow motion shooting. During normal viewing of the video, the ongoing process will look accelerated.

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

• low cost for a model of the appropriate level and characteristics;
• there is a night video mode;
• 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

A digital video camera designed to take photos and videos while driving in any weather. Frost and wind are no reason not to shoot a video during extreme sports (surfing, mountain slalom, bobsleigh, mountain freestyle, etc.).

The rugged and waterproof housing 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 shoot videos with maximum UltraHD quality, 2880×2160 pixels. and at 24 frames per second. Video is compressed in H.264, MPEG4.

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

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

The model has good functionality. In the menu, you can find the Time-lapse mode and set shooting intervals from 0.5 seconds to 1 minute. The "diving" mode will allow you to make a compensation effect on the shades of green that result from underwater video recordings. At night, even with the lights off, this baby will show a clear outline of the image, which will greatly please 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.

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.

• good assembly of the product;
• gyroscopic image stabilization;
• the presence of a frontal monochrome display;
• there are shooting modes 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.

• muffled sound;
• unprotected card and cable slots.

DiCam 380 4K

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

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 a WEB-camera function. This is the feature of the model.

Slow motion mode and DVR, motion sensor are present.

When shooting in the daytime, the image is quite stable. With the approach of dusk and evening hours, the sound quality is distorted, additional noise appears.

The 750 mAh battery holds a charge for up to 70 minutes.

The standard kit includes a lot of additional accessories.

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

• sound with muting and noise;
• weak battery.

DiCam 210

Video recording at a speed of 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: contrast and color saturation enhancement, image color correction, object shading correction, noise reduction 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 pictures at 16 megapixels. The aperture increases the sharpness of the frame, suitable for landscape and portrait shooting, no noise, the contours will be clear and not blurry.

The Sony Exmor touch matrix 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.

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

Using built-in Wi-Fi, you can shoot remotely with a remote control located in an iOS or Android smartphone.

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

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

• small expansion for slow motion;
• open USB and memory card slots;
• low quality sound.

Dicam 410

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

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

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 you change the viewing angle, it allows you to switch to the car DVR function, which allows you to overwrite 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 modes of operation can be carried out in other menu.

The device is equipped with built-in WiFi, through which you can wirelessly connect to your smartphone to save videos and photos. There is a microphone and a 2-inch LCD display. 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.

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

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

General characteristics

The type of devices can be called classic. The strict rectangular case, gray or black, includes a protruding lens, control buttons and a 2-inch LCD screen. A good addition to the DiCam 72C and 700 are monochrome front-informative screens.

There are many factors that need to be taken into account in order to obtain good image quality. 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 a similar 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 remote shooting, you can use smartphones - androids with the appropriate application.

All models shown come standard. Applications are:

• USB cable;
• main mount;
• waterproof box (allows you to shoot underwater at a depth of up to 30 m);
• fastening to different surfaces (on the handlebars of a bicycle, flat, in the form of J - letters, curved);
• user manual;
• warranty check.

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

The manufacturer gives a one-year warranty on the equipment. If desired, the period can be extended by making a purchase in the store.

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

• classic design;
• high-quality assembly of devices;
• small size and weight;
• equipment rich in accessories;
• shooting 4K (UltraHD);
• support for memory cards;
• the 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.