Crosstour Action Camera 4K Review
Action cameras are becoming more popular day by day, in this blog we take a look at the Crosstour 4K with WiFi sports camera. When we think about action cameras we think about famous brands such as GoPro, Xiaomi and DJI. However, there is an immense variety of brands that, although not very known, make great action cameras with extraordinary performance.
This sports camera is pretty new and we wanted to review it and find out why it’s getting so popular since it’s manufacturers have already been in the sports camera market for years but are not recognized too much. An example of this is this Crosstour.
At the moment, the most popular of the Crosstour brand is the Crosstour 4K model. It can record in 4K quality, which is one of it’s best qualities.
The resolution of the images is 16MP and the recording of videos in 4k – 30fps. It can go underwater up to 30m, it comes with Wi-Fi and remote control, after connecting with your phone. It also comes with 2 rechargeable batteries 1050mah.
But before we talk about its features and price, what comes in the box of the Crosstour 4K? Inside the box, we can find some accessories such as mounts and straps, a battery, USB microphone, USB cable for charging and data transfer and some other items.
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Specs
The Crosstour 4K can take pictures up to 16 MP, It has multiple functions, time-lapse recording, loop recording, anti-vibration system, panoramic photography, etc.
It can record up to 4K video resolution and at 25 fps, 2.7K(30fps) and 1080P(60fps) or 720P(120fps) offer smoother videos.
It has a wide-angle lens up to 170° degrees so you can make more extensive photographs and recordings of your adventures. It can go up to 40m underwater, has HDMI output, and an LCD screen.
And the Crosstour also has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connection to smartphones using the Crosstour 4K Action Camera 4K app. Using the app, you can record videos, take photos, set resolution, view and download files.
Stabilization
The stabilization this camera comes with is basic, it’s a little shaky but it can help reduce the shake in the footage a little.
If you want to record with a very smooth and stable recording we recommend getting a gimbal. The gimbal is the ultimate stabilizer of cameras. So when you are recording a video, it will be perfectly smooth. You can easily move and record without having to worry that the footage obtained will not be stable.
Battery
This camera comes with rechargeables 2 batteries, the battery on this camera is pretty good with 1050 mAh. The Crosstour allows you to record at a 4K video with 25fps for up to 90 minutes if you opt for a resolution of 1080p Full HD.
The battery is situated at the bottom, where there is a cover that gives access to the battery. You can also always buy separate batteries for it and change them whenever the first one runs out.
Design
The dimensions of the Crosstour 4K are 2.36 x 1.97 x 1.97 in and weighs 1.28 pounds, with a single button on the top, like most action cameras, which is used to take pictures and videos from it, but all the adjustments and controls will be made from the rear touch screen, with a larger screen.
The Crosstour 4K comes with a very similar design of the Crosstour CT8500 made by Crosstour, the Crosstour 4k is made in completely black color. Also, bring an external microphone so you can record all your sports adventures even if you are in a place with a lot of ambient noise. It has WiFi and HDMI Port.
Photography
The photography on the Xiaomi is pretty decent, it can capture with its f.2.2 sensor 16MP pictures, it can also shoot in panoramic shots.
Continuous shooting of 3, 5 or 10 photos to better capture moving images as a timelapse.
The Crosstour 4K has a variety of different interesting features including time-lapse, slow motion, loop record, and burst.
Photo settings
- Proportion Image: to choose between 4: 3 or 16: 9
- ISO: auto, 100, 200, 400 and 800.
- Color: with several filters such as Standard, Brightness, Artistic, Film and Classic.
- Exposition
- White Balance
Video
This camera can record at a 4K video with pretty good quality, with half a dozen video modes and several resolution options. It can record up to 4K with 25fps but you can also shoot at lower resolution with more frame rate, right up to 720p at 120fps (slow motion).
Although the sharpness and contrast are not a setting we can change. The configuration by default is well balanced, the images are sharp enough, the sky does not have the tendency classic towards a little too blue. Crosstour offers a 6 layer optical glass lens capturing more vivid colorful photos and videos.
Later you will be able to visualize your pictures and videos on your pc and television thanks to the HDMI port that it incorporates.
Video Resolutions
- 4K (3840 x 2160p) at 25 fps (native)
- 2.7K (2560 x 1440) at 30fps
- 1080p (1920 x 1080p) FHD up to 60 fps
- 720p (1280 x 720p) up to 120 fps
We can choose from a variety of options and video settings in Crosstour 4K as:
- Video quality
- Lens distortion
- Stabilizer or video stabilization (ON / OFF)
- Mute
- Exposition
- ISO
- Balance of Targets
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Native video at 4K at 25fps | Allows SD card up to 32GB |
| It comes with 2 batteries | Needs a case for underwater |
| Comes with an external mic | Not very good in low-light |
| Has WiFi connection | WiFi drains a lot of battery |
| Comes with many accessories | |
| Good Value for Money |
Should you buy it?
The Crosstour 4K is an excellent medium-end action camera with great quality on its pictures and videos. It can record up to 4K resolution and up to 120 fps for amazing slow-motion shots, along with many other great features.
Crosstour is a brand with great potential and benefits. This Crosstour 4K can be submerged up to 40 meters underwater without this affecting its performance by pressure. The quality of sharpness that is achieved in underwater images and videos is pretty good. If you want it to record underwater this is a great option.
Another highlight is the fact that it comes with an external microphone that achieves superior audio quality than other cameras. It reduces noise and the volume level is much better than other action cameras. In addition, it has many very interesting functions such as Time Lapse recording or loop recording and also comes with very useful accessories to be able to attach it wherever you want.
If you are going to consider the purchase of the camera you should know that at the autonomy level, it reaches 90 minutes with the battery which may not be a lot, but that is why it brings the second one. You just have to have it well loaded.
I definitely recommend the Crosstour 4K when just getting started with action cameras or recording in general or if you’re upgrading from one that was worse but being a medium-end action camera, don’t expect to have GoPro quality or high-end brand quality. If you wanna check some other action cameras, medium and high-end click here!
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