Eken H9 technical specification
- Chipset : Sunplus 6630
- Image Sensor: OV4689 CMOS
- Lens : Wide Angle: 170 degree
- Focus Range: 12cm~infinite
- Video Stabilization
- Weight : 65g (with battery)
- Size : (L*W*H) 59.3*24.6*41.1（mm）
- Screen Size: 2 inch, LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
- Colors available : 8
- Image resolutions : 4 megapixels
- Video Resolutions : 4K (4096 x 2160 @ 10FPS), 2.7K (3264 x 2448 @15 FPS),
- 1080P (1920 x 1080 @30,60 FPS ) , 720P (1280 x 720 @60,120FPS)
- Video compression format : H.264
- Video format : MP4
- Image format : JPEG
- Memory : External MicroSD/MicroSDHC/MICROSDXC up to 64 GB (class 6-10 recommended)
- Battery : 3.7V 1050mAh li-ion rechargeable battery
- Power Supply: DC 4.2V 450mA
- Charge Way : USB charge by PC
- Video Output: HDMI
- Built-in microphone/speaker (AAC)
- WiFi
- Android App WiFi
- iOS App WiFi
- Connection : USB 2.0
- Timer: 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
- Burst shooting: 3 photos in 1.5 seconds
- Time Lapse 2/3/5/10/20/30/60s
H9 can shoot videos in these resolutions, fps and bit rates.
- 4K (3840 x 2160) – 10 fps (bit rate 49445kbps)
- 2.7 K (2701 x 1524) – 15 fps (bit rate 49401 kbps)
- 1080p (1920 x 1080) – 60 fps (bit rate 23914 kbps)
- 1080p (1920 x 1080) -30 fps (bit rate 12756kbps)
- 720p (1280 x 720) – 120 fps (bit rate 27521 kbps)
- 720p (1280 x 720) – 60 fps (bit rate 15562 kbps)
Sound quality
I never expected a low budget camera to have a decent sound. Boy I was wrong. Considering the price of the camera, I found sound quality acceptable. According to metadata in video, camera has stereo microphone inside with a 1938 kbs bitrate.
Audio levels are quite high, maybe even higher than it should be. But you can hear a person talking in front of a camera quite clearly.
This means that if you intend to record concerts though, there is a possibility that music will be hard to hear, as mic is too sensitive for such recordings in my opinion. The only way I tested the audio is talking while recording, and it sound pretty good for the price of the camera.
In my opinion, it is much better than any SJCAM cameras that are way more expensive. Audio quality is in Xiaomi Yi range.
Camera does not support external microphone either, so for professional sound recording, you will need to buy both microphone and sound recorder that supports it.
I am really sorry but I was unable to do any sort of music audio test, as I suck at playing any instrument, though I was pretty darn good on metallophone, at least I thought I was good. If you are a musician and own Eken H9, I would appreciate if you can let me know in the comments your impression on audio quality, and if you have some audio samples, even better.
Packing and accessories
Camera package is quite simple and certainly nothing new. Box looks quite cheaply made, but its not like I was expecting much for $45. On the outside there is obvious similarity with Amkov 5000s and SJ4000 boxes.
Inside the box, you get a camera inside a waterproof case with a base GoPro like mount and a screw in one compartment, where as in other, there is a large number of additional accessories.
Here is a list of everything you get in the box :
- 1x camera
- 1x waterproof case
- 1x manual
- 1x USB charger, AC Adapter 100-240Vac, output 5V, European plug.
- 1x usb cable
- 1x bicycle/handle/pole mount
- 1x spare (sound-enabling, non-waterproof) case back door
- 1x clip and bracket for mounting the camera on a 1/4″ screw
- 7x different types of mounts
- 1x lens cleaning cloth
- 4x bandages
- 2x helmet mounts
Design and built quality
Overall design of the camera has zero innovation. Its the same as any other Chinese camera produced this year. Same size, dimensions and shape. The only difference is that compared to some of the competitors, Eken H9 action came has a 2” LCD screen at the back.
Thanks to this 2 inch fella, you can preview your videos and photos and also live-view your recordings as well as change settings inside the camera.
Besides LCD, I really like huge LED indicator button on top of camera. Most of cameras have tiny indicator that sometimes is hard to see. This one is without any doubt the largest and easiest to see. Eken obviously listen to feedback from users on some other cameras and constant complains on LED indicators, so they put this gigantic indicator on top.
This one is not perfect in sunlight either, but way better and easier to see than the most others. It looks a bit ugly though, but you can’t have it all.
Built quality is quite poor. I mean, we have to be realistic here. Its hard to expect awesome built quality for 40-50$, right? Camera feels light weight, which is good, but also a bit cheap. I did not have any issues with it.
It can not be compared to Git 1, Dazzne’s P3 or Xiaomi’s YI when it comes to toughness and craftsmanship. It is more in SJCAM range, which means it is made out of plastic materials with rubberized patterned edges.
Camera is available in 7 different colors from black, blue, yellow, silver, etc.
