Chinese company Xiaomi has updated its Yi action camera with a Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3″ sensor, improving its top resolution to 4K compared to the original model’s 1080p maximum. The Yi II Action Camera also features an Ambarella A9SE75 chipset, a 155-degree wide-angle 7-layer optical glass lens and a 2.19″ LCD rear touchscreen display.
According to Xiaomi, the internal 1400mAh battery allows for up to 120 minutes of video recording in 4K. Content is stored on a removable media card, with capacities of up to 64GB supported. Other features include a built-in speaker and microphone, dual-band Wi-Fi, and three color options: Rose Gold, White, and Black.
The international version of the Yi II Action Camera offers the following recording options:
- WVGA/240fps
- 720p/240fps
- 960p/120fps
- 1080p/120fps
- 1440p/60fps
- 2.5K/30fps
- 4K/30fps
The camera can be pre-ordered from GearBest for $ 249.99.
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