Market possibilities abound, confusing you more. To make it easier, below are the points to consider when buying a dash cam for your car:
Video Resolution
One of the most important factors to consider when buying a dash cam is the video resolution. Modern dashcams can shoot in 4K resolution, but unless you’re ready to spend enormous amounts of money on a dashcam, you should choose a dashcam that shoots in 1080p or full-HD. The quality of the video improves with increased resolution.
Field of View (FOV)
Typically, dashcams have a wide-angle lens that gives you a wide view. Always check the FOV of the lens before purchasing a dash cam. The wider the FOV, the better.
Chipset
A camera can work smoothly only if it has a good chipset on board. With a typical chipset, the camera can be slow at times and there is a risk that the camera won’t catch during a crisis. So always look for a dash cam with a powerful chipset.
Storage
Video files captured by a dashcam are heavy and require a lot of storage space. So buy a dashcam that accepts at least a 32GB SD card. Today dashcams still accept SD cards up to 64-128GB.
Connectivity
Top-of-the-line dash cams have Wi-Fi connectivity that lets you control your dash cam with your smartphone. Additionally, you can instantly download video files to your smartphone. This means that the Wi-Fi connection option can be used in difficult situations.
GPS
High-end car dash cams are equipped with a built-in GPS tracker that can record the location and speed of the car. The data is very useful when analyzing video footage of an accident. The camera can identify the exact coordinates of the car and you can check the location through online map services such as Google Maps.
Gyro Sensor
The G-sensor allows the dash cam to record recorded video and lock the camera if it detects a head-on collision or accident. The gyro sensor will also detect any movement when the car is parked and turn on the camera to start recording. This feature applies if there is a hit and run or graffiti incident.
Loop Recording
One of the most important functions of a dash cam is loop recording. When the storage space is used up, the dash cam starts a loop that deletes the older video files and replaces them with the newly uploaded files. This feature ensures that every incident is recorded on your car’s dashboard.
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