Dash Camera (4K Front + 1080P Rear)

What to Check When Sourcing

Dash cameras are video evidence devices — image quality under adverse conditions (night, glare, rain) is the core value proposition. The sensor and lens specification determines whether the camera captures license plates and details that matter.

Night vision performance. Test samples in a parking garage and on an unlit road. The f/1.8 lens aperture is the critical spec for low-light performance — f/2.0 collects 40% less light than f/1.8. Request low-light sample video before approving samples, not just daytime footage.

Capacitor vs. supercapacitor vs. battery. High-temperature environments (parked car in summer) reach 70–80°C. Li-ion batteries degrade rapidly at these temperatures; supercapacitors are more reliable for parking mode operation. For markets with hot climates (Middle East, Southeast Asia, Southern US), specify supercapacitor-based parking buffer instead of battery.

GPS accuracy and track log format. GPS track logging is important for insurance claims. Verify the GPS lock time (<30 seconds from cold start), horizontal accuracy (≤5m), and whether the track log is exportable in standard KML/GPX format.

Common Issues

MicroSD card compatibility — Dash cam continuous recording is write-intensive. Not all microSD cards support high-endurance continuous write cycles. Specify a branded, high-endurance card (Samsung PRO Endurance, Sandisk Endurance) in your kit, or specify minimum card requirements in the user manual.

Parking mode current draw — Parking mode must draw <100mA from the vehicle battery to avoid draining a standard 60Ah battery overnight. Measure actual parking mode current draw on samples.