YI 4K Action Camera | YI Technology

YI 4K Action Camera
The Best Action Camera Ever. Period.
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Your world in 4K
Professional quality made for you!
Built with the new generation Ambarella A9SE75 chip, Sony IMX377 image sensor, and 7 layers of all glass lenses. Records 4K/30fps at 100mbps, 4x the quality of 1080p. YI 4K Action Camera reaches new heights.
Live vividly
The camera with the most advanced technology to provide maximum Fidelity, Versatility, and Ease of Use.
World's leading technologies packed into one sleek camera
New generation Ambarella A9SE75 Chip, Sony IMX377 Sensor, and 7 layers of high-quality LCE glass lenses,
Records 4K/30fps at 60 Mbps, best in its class.
Sony IMX377
Sensor
Ambarella A9SE75
SoC
LCE 7 layers All Glass
Lenses
Have the eye of an eagle,
7 layers of all glass lenses.
7 layers of all glass optical lenses combined with F2.8 large aperture increases light intake to capture crisp and detailed footage.
Integrated LCD Gorilla Glass
Retina Touchscreen
Customized with a 330ppi high resolution and high sensitivity retina touchscreen for an intuitive experience. An integrated 2.19" Gorilla Glass LCD screen, resists scratches and daily impact, and is viewable from a 160°angle. You won’t miss the perfect shot with the 640 x 360 widescreen for quick and easy previewing and shooting. Control YI 4K at your fingertips.
2.19"
Touchscreen
16:9
Widescreen
640 x 360
High-resolution
160°
Viewable angle
Forget waiting with
Broadcom’s dual-band high speed Wi-Fi
World’s leading telecommunication semi-conductor solution provider’s latest BCM43340 chip will barely give you time to blink. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4G/5GHz. Significantly improved anti-interference technology. Download at speeds up to 30Mbps and have more time to shoot, edit, and share.
2.4GHz
5GHz
YI 4K Action Camera
Super wide angle camera lens with a huge variety of accessories further showcase the unique and perfect moments of your adventurous outdoor activities.
YI 4K Action Camera
Geek Out and Redefine
Your Live Stream
Time to show off to the whole world!
YI 4K Action Camera
YI 4K Action Camera
Geek Out and Redefine
Your Live Stream
Time to show off to the whole world!
YI 4K Action Camera
*Not supported on iOS 13. For more details http://bit.ly/2OVjoiH
Quick and convenient video editing, image/video filters, and music options. Simple enough for beginners to use, but designed for professional output. You’ll never have to struggle with a computer again!
Join Discover, join the world. Share your life with global YI fans on YI Discover channel.
Don’t just shoot and edit epic videos, but share them with the global YI community as well! Whether you want to browse other user photos/videos or share your own, there’s a place for you in YI Community.
A timeless design with the best technology of our time.
3.35 ounces of world leading imaging technology. YI 4K’s all-in-one and impact resistance design fits in your pocket and is ready for anything! With new colors and a high quality finish, it is not only a camera for shooting amazing photos/videos, but also the fashion accessory you’ve been waiting for.
Finish
Night Black
Pearl White
Rose Gold

YI 4K Action Camera vs. GoPro HERO4 Black


 
 

YI 4K Action Camera

GoPro HERO4 Black

Processor Ambarella A9SE (Latest Processor) Ambarella A9 (Old Processor)
Sensor Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" (Latest Sensor) Sony IMX117 12MP 1/2.3" (Old Sensor)
Display Built-in 2.19-inch retina widescreen with touch. 640-by-360 pixels at 330 ppi None
Wi-Fi module Broadcom BCM43340 dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz/5GHz, above 3MB/s download speed * (High Speed) Atheros QCA6134X,single-band 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only, around 1.5MB/s download speed * (Low Speed)
Gyroscope/Accelerometer Embedded low power high resolution 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope None
Microphone Dual microphone Single microphone
Remote Control Low power Bluetooth remote control Wi-Fi remote control
Power consumption and heat management State-of-the-art low power 28nm A9SE chip . High performing cooling system enables stable video recording Old A9 chip with high power consumption. Overheating may cause device to stop recording
Power on Speed 3 seconds 5 seconds
Timer Mode Countdown timer 3, 5, 10, and 15s before shooting None
Slow Motion Mode Supports 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 speed slow motion directly. No need to edit later None
Lens Distortion Correction (LDC) Built-in support None
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Supported None
Lens 7 glass, 155 degree wide-angle 7 glass, 155 degree wide-angle
Video Mode Up to 4K 30fps and 720p 240fps Up to 4K 30fps and 720p 240fps
Photo Mode Up to 12-megapixel photo Up to 12-megapixel photo
Burst Mode 30 photos per second 30 photos per second
Time Lapse Video Mode Built-in support for 0.5/1/2/5/10/30/60s intervals Built-in support for 0.5/1/2/5/10/30/60s intervals
Loop Recording Continuous recording Continuous recording
Auto Low Light Automatic low light detection and frame rate adjustment to ensure good exposure Automatic low light detection and frame rate adjustment to ensure good exposure
Manual Mode Supports manual setting for shutter/ISO/EV/WB Supports manual setting for shutter/ISO/EV/WB
YI 4K Action Camera
The Best Action Camera Ever. Period.
Your world in 4K
Professional quality made for you!
Built with the new generation Ambarella A9SE75 chip, Sony IMX377 image sensor, and 7 layers of glass lenses. Records 4K/30fps at 100mbps, 4x the quality of 1080p. YI 4K Action Camera reaches new heights.
Live vividly
The camera with the most advanced technology to provide maximum Fidelity, Versatility, and Ease of Use.
World's leading technologies packed into one sleek camera
New generation Ambarella A9SE75 Chip, Sony IMX377 Sensor, and 7 layers of high-quality LCE glass lenses,
Records 4K/30fps at 60 Mbps, best in its class.
Sony IMX377
Sensor
Ambarella A9SE75
SoC
LCE 7 Layers of All Glass Lenses
Have the eye of an eagle,
7 layers of all glass lenses.
7 layers of all glass optical lenses combined with F2.8 large aperture increases light intake to capture crisp and detailed footage.
Integrated LCD Gorilla Glass
Retina Touchscreen
Customized with a 330ppi high resolution and high sensitivity retina touchscreen for an intuitive experience. "An integrated 2.19" Gorilla Glass LCD screen, resists scratches and daily impact, and is viewable from a 160°angle." You won’t miss the perfect shot with the 640 x 360 widescreen for quick and easy previewing and shooting. Control YI 4K at your fingertips. No extra hands needed.
2.19"
Touchscreen
16:9
Widescreen
640 x 360
High-resolution
160°
Viewable angle
Forget waiting with
Broadcom’s dual-band high speed Wi-Fi
World’s leading telecommunication semi-conductor solution provider’s latest BCM43340 chip will barely give you time to blink. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4G/5GHz. Significantly improved anti-interference technology. Download at speeds up to 30Mbps and have more time to shoot, edit, and share.
2.4GHz
5GHz
YI 4K Action Camera
Super wide angle camera lens with a huge variety of accessories further showcase the unique and perfect moments of your adventurous outdoor activities.
YI 4K Action Camera
Geek Out and Redefine
Your Live Stream
Time to show off to the whole world!
*Not supported on iOS 13. For more details http://bit.ly/2OVjoiH
Quick and convenient video editing, image/video filters, and music options. Simple enough for beginners to used, but designed for professional output. You’ll never have to struggle with a computer again!
Join Discover, join the world. Share your life with global YI fans on YI Discover channel.
Don’t just shoot and edit epic videos, but share them with the global YI community as well! Whether you want to browse other user photos/videos or share your own, there’s a place for you in YI Community.
A timeless design with the best technology of our time.
3.35 ounces of world leading imaging technology. YI 4K’s all-in-one and impact resistance design fits in your pocket and is ready for anything! With new colors and a high quality finish, it is not only a camera for shooting amazing photos/videos, but also the fashion accessory you’ve been waiting for.
Finish
Night Black
Pearl White
Rose Gold

YI 4K Action Camera vs. GoPro HERO4 Black


 
 

YI 4K Action Camera

GoPro HERO4 Black

Processor Ambarella A9SE Ambarella A9
Sensor Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" Sony IMX117 12MP 1/2.3"
Lens 7 glass, 155 degree wide-angle 7 glass, 155 degree wide-angle
Display Built-in 2.19-inch retina widescreen with touch. 640-by-360 pixels at 330 ppi Need external display which has poor color quality and low resolution
Wi-Fi module Broadcom BCM43340 dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz/5GHz, above 3MB/s download speed * Atheros QCA6134X,single-band 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only, around 1.5MB/s download speed *
Gyroscope/
Accelerometer
Embedded low power and high resolution 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope None
Microphone Dual microphone Single microphone
Remote Control Low power Bluetooth remote control Wi-Fi remote control
Power consumption and heat managements State-of-the-art low power 28nm A9SE chip with no overheat problem. Consistently lower camera temperature Old A9 chip with high power consumption. Overheating may cause device to stop recording
Video Mode Up to 4K 30fps and 720p 240fps Up to 4K 30fps and 720p 240fps
Photo Mode Up to 12-megapixel photo Up to 12-megapixel photo
Timer Mode Countdown timer 3, 5, 10, and 15s before shooting None
Burst Mode 30 photos per second 30 photos per second
Slow Motion Mode Supports 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 speed slow motion directly. No need to edit later No built-in support
Loop Recording Continuous recording Continuous recording
Lens Distortion Correction (LDC) Built-in support No built-in support
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Supported None
Auto Low Light Automatic low light detection and frame rate adjustment to ensure good exposure Automatic low light detection and frame rate adjustment to ensure good exposure
Manual Mode Supports manual setting for shutter/ISO/EV/WB Supports manual setting for shutter/ISO/EV/WB
Power on Speed 3 seconds 5 seconds

*Based on YI engineering tests. Time may vary depending on environment, temperature, content and other factors