{"id":2716,"date":"2020-04-06T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/?p=2716"},"modified":"2020-05-22T15:32:59","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T11:32:59","slug":"akaso-v50-elite-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actiongadgetsreviews.com\/akaso-v50-elite-review","title":{"rendered":"Akaso V50 Elite Action Camera Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even though I had the camera for some time, it took me a while to write this Akaso V50 Elite review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a cheap but efficient action camera then you might want to look at this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like its competitors, Akaso<\/a> offers a wide range of entry-level action cameras with features comparable to that of GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since GoPro flooded the market with premium action cameras, several brands have emerged offering more affordable alternatives and keeping most of the premium features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a great move from a marketing point of view because it appealed to both beginners and previous GoPro users alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since these cameras resembled GoPro models in dimensions and design, one could easily use mounts and gimbals that one had bought for their previous camera \u2013 GoPro or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, the V50 Elite was released with Akaso promising native 4K recording at 60 fps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Akaso V50 Elite is an upgrade from the EK7000 Pro. It offers an improved video and picture quality, and is priced below 150$ on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I take on the V50 Elite and find out whether it is indeed worth the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comparison with ThiEye T5 Edge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both the Akaso V50 Elite and ThiEye T5 Edge<\/a> are low budget action cameras at a similar price range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On paper, the Akaso product looks better, offering 4K recording at 60 fps in contrast to an upper limit of 30 fps in the T5 Edge, and 20 MP photos in comparison to 14 MP in the ThiEye variant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, unlike the former, ThiEye T5 Edge does not<\/strong> have a touchscreen panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to actual performance though, the tables seem to turn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ThiEye does a far better job in every single department, and delivers as much as it promises<\/strong>, unlike the V50 Elite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It provides better image stabilization, comparable photos, and a much better audio quality, thanks to the dual microphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ThiEye has been making massive inroads in the action camera market as an alternative to GoPro, and the brand cannot risk failing to live up to expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, it is understandable why the T5 Edge performs much better than the V50 Elite despite being inferior on specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are torn between the T5 Edge and the V50 Elite, we would recommend you to go for the former. Check my T5 Edge review here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4K at 60 fps is not a huge improvement, and is definitely not worth it if you are going to use it sparingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how it compares with the Akaso V50 Pro<\/strong>!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s Jump to the Review!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Product: Akaso V50 Elite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $$<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My rating: 4.7\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check the Akaso V50 Elite on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Just before I jump to the review, here are the Akaso V50 Elite specs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akaso V50 Elite Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Specs<\/th>Akaso V50 Elite<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Video resolution and frame rate<\/td>4K60fps, 4K30fps, 2.7K60fps, 2.7K30fps, 1080p120fps, 1080p60fps. 1080p30fps, 720p240, 120 & 60fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photo resolution<\/td>20 Megapixels Sony IMX078 sensor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slow Motion<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image stabilization<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Codecs<\/td>H.264 & H.265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Night photo<\/td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO settings<\/td>Auto \/ 50 \/ 100 \/ 200 \/ 400 \/ 800 \/ 1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long Exposure<\/td>1s, 2s, 5s, 8s, 30s, and 60s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video time lapse<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photo time lapse<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Night lapse<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video quality<\/td>Very saturated especially the green color<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Micro SD card<\/td>128GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zoom<\/td>8x digital zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loop recording<\/td>2 minutes, 3 minutes or 5 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File format<\/td>RAW & JPEG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delay timer<\/td>3, 5, 10 or 20 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Touchscreen<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice control<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterproof<\/td>No, waterproof case needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Akaso V50 Elite Design & Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Akaso V50 Elite is very similar in design to its sister the V50 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The V50 Elite does not go overboard in the design section. It is made of rubberized plastic that ensures it does not look cheap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 2.4 x 1.6 x 1.2 inches, you can say it resembles the older GoPro models. This implies that you can use the accessories that you had bought for your older action camera with this one too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the front, the camera holds the lens along with the Power button which also acts as the Mode button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are two LED indicators positioned just below the power button that gives the camera a sleek appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the top, there is the Wi-Fi button with a rig of blue LED surrounding it. This button also performs several other functions like recording and selecting options in your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterproof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The camera is not waterproof <\/strong>by itself, and you will need to use a waterproof housing if your adventures take you underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This should not be a headache as Akaso packs in a waterproof case along with the camera that protects the device up to a depth of 40 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigation and Controls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The touchscreen is reliable, intuitive, and provides a seamless experience. Akaso also offers you the option of using buttons for controlling your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you want to operate your device without using your hands, Akaso gives you the option of voice control as well as remote control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For voice control, you will have to set it up first before using commands like \u201cAction Start Video\u201d and \u201cAction Photo\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The remote control works via Bluetooth connectivity, letting you capture photos and start or stop recordings at will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to power on the controller, you will have to hold down the red button. Setting it up may seem bothersome initially, but once that is done, the remote control will make your job way easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touchscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The back flaunts a 2 inch LED screen that has decent viewing angles and is bright enough to use outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The touch screen is responsive, but you can also use the buttons provided in order to navigate through settings and capture videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ports & Sockets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the left side, there is a micro USB port used for charging and data transfer, an HDMI output port to playback footage on TVs, monitors or to use the V50 Elite as a webcam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to those is the micro SD card slot. This camera works best with U3 micro SD cards up to 128 GB<\/strong>, class 10 SD cards can give you issues when recording with high frame rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lens, Sensor & Chipset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Akaso V50 Elite packs a 170-degree lens with an aperture of f\/2.8, a standard I see among other similar action cameras like the V50X and V50 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The image sensor is a SONY IMX078 CMOS that is technically capable of 12 megapixels and not like what Akaso advertises as 20 megapixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chipset is an iCatch V50 that supports a max video resolution of 4K at 30 frames per second and both H.264 and H.265 codecs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their advertisement, Akaso claims that the V50 Elite is capable of 4K at 60 fps, but in reality, the chipset supports a max of 30fps with 4K resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The microphones are located a bit towards the left of the Wi-Fi button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is one microphone on the V50 Elite and it provides an acceptable audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the V50 Pro and V50X, the Elite doesn’t <\/strong>support an external microphone which can be a bummer for people who are looking for an improvement in audio quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Akaso V50 Elite Video<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Video<\/strong> Resolutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other than 4K, the V50 Elite<\/a> can also shoot videos in 2.7K, 1080p and 720p resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the resolutions in pixels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n