SQ12 Vs SQ11 Which Is Better? - Motion Detection, Night Vision & More
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In this video I compare the SQ12 and SQ11 mini cameras to see which is best, I tested the video, sound, motion detection, night vision and use as webcams. See timestamps below. ENJOY!
Specs - 0:31
Video - 2:38
Night Vision - 5:12
Motion Detection - 6:31
Webcam - 8:21
Final Review - 8:37
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Now here's a guy that knows how to make a review
You did a great job sir........
You've got my vote👍
Good review.
5:29 That is "Some Reason" that multiplies very quick!
For those wondering about the specifics of the motion detection function, like me:
My sq11 seems to have a less than great motion detection function. I put it on motion detection and it just films from the first time it senses movement, then keeps recording till it runs out of space, basically. it cuts the clips into 5-3min blocks. I'm not even sure if it runs out of space or just stops filming whenever it feels like it. I put it in my living room for an entire day and walked past it every so often and it only recorded about 20 minutes of clips, most of which were black because the light wasn't on and missed a bunch of clips of me walking past with the light on, too. When I took it back to my room, I could still turn it on, so it wasn't a dead battery and the micro sd was 32gb. It only recorded 1.2gb of footage.-
better reviews than the other even it took years ago ♥️❤️
*THANK YOU* for having made an amazing review video! *You are the best!*
Thanks for watching (:
@@TheDShow You are welcome.
Brilliant review
BEST review on this for sur dude , thnks
Thanks for your kind words (:
agree
Thank you for this comparison clip. The SQ12 definitely has a better footage quality ! Thanks mate, will get now another SQ12 !!!
Thanks for watching (: 👍
Nice comparison video.
Thanks for watching!
wow you are really pro with that rope jumping.
Great job, thanks. Please follow up with another video answering questions from this one.
you are good with that rope bro :) . nice comparison!
Thanks for watching (:
Thanks man. Best review so far I trying to find for sq11-12. Im going to use it with my cat. Haha
Haha good luck
Great video, very helpful 👍
Loved how you tested the cameras❤️
Keep it up bro 👌
Thanks for watching :-)
I watch pc cameras and now i have video recommend
Make a video on how to enter motion detection mode. My instructions are not in english!!!!!!... Cant find any video showing how do motion detection.
Which camera are you using?
very good review. Thanks
Thanks for watching :-)
Thank you very much. Which is better between q12 and q13?
I like the SQ13 better
@@TheDShowthanks you very much. There are another cam? Sq15, sq16 up to sq23? Which is better and new? Thanks
What is the weight difference?
I need to know if the camera consumes battery power in standby while in motion detection.
Yes it does
@@TheDShow the same as continuous recording
Are the cameras working 24h and never turn off until they are discharged? Or they are off until someone moves in the frame and they are detected.
I am asking to see if there is a way to extend the charging time to over 2H
in minute 6.15 vision mode testing you will see somthing in the right side look like picture inside camera circuit.What is it ?
Some sort of defect with the camera I didn't notice until after someone mentioned it
Hi.. Interested in both.. Overall the SQ12 did a much better job. However, I am still confused on which did better in the night vision test? Kindly help me out. Also, I have checked the SQ13 test and it is a better one. The only issue with the SQ13 is there is no clip to attach it onto your shirt. Your help is much appreciated! Thanks and excellent videos!
Thanks for watching glad I could help, they both perform about the same on night vision it was hard to see a difference.
@@TheDShow Thank you! All the support👍
Thanks for the nice video. Could you please tell me if the motion detection mode drains the battery or not? Does the camera stay in standby until any motion is detected? How exactly it works? Please help.. Thanks in advance :)
Thank you for super review ☺️ sq12 looks good
Thanks for watching :)
A very good comparison. Good work,I'll go with sq12 then :)
Glad I could help
3 SQ11s = 1 SQ12 price-wise. no competition. ( gearbest is not the place to go to if you want to get a product for its cheapest price) - prices as of JAN2019
hello awesome video man!! i would to ask a few questions before i buy one.
1.) Im leaning towards sq11 for some reason. because of the wide view..i only have a small home does it need to have that? i only need to cover like the entrance.
2.) Also if left both on motion detect. how long will they last? planing to put them on motion detect at our entrance for 4 to 6 hours. (atleast)
3.) Is there an option to adjust/update the timestamp?
4.) I also saw that it records 5 mins at a time, how big is the file? planning also to buy a 32g sd card (is it micro?), Says also it both support loop recording. is that true when under motion detect?
5.)lastly, I saw that both cameras can sometimes have grainy/ lines across the photo/video and sometimes also overheat. Any experience so far?
sorry i know it is alot of questions but please bear with me, those things are rare in our area. and i need some assurance that its worth it. thank you!
Thanks :-)
1. I would go for the SQ12 personally and the quality is also better but if you really can't have the wider field of view then maybe.
2. Sorry I did not test how long they last on motion detection but you can plug them in to a power source and record at the same time if this helps.
3. You can turn this off but I have seen some others say they were unable to change it, I did not actually try to change it in my test I just turned it off so can't say for sure sorry.
4. Its Micro SD yes, the filesize for 5mins was about 1gb , Im not sure.
5. have not experienced this myself. One thing I did get is on the SQ12 when in night vision you can see some weird patterns which appear to be the motherboard. You can see this in my review for the SQ12 here - th-cam.com/video/jfxGk0epE5I/w-d-xo.htmlm24s
Sorry I can't anwser all your questions
The D Show thank you so much for the fast reply, i know its a lot to ask but would you consider doing the motion detect lifespan? Please and thank you so much sir. Im grateful
@@Tidus21Yuna - If you don't have mains power close to where you're siting your camera, why not just connect with a USB power bank (2 or 4 x 18650 battery bank). A camera this small would have very little current draw on standby and negligible draw on the bank for the duration of recording.
7:49 colour definitely looks more “acriate” 😂
Haha this video is old, I never realized I said that so wrong. I can't do words clearly :-)
Hi, thank You for Your films, You are doing great! I have a question about SQ12 You tested.
How do you control a camera with a powerbank connected? The camera immediately records in 720 when we connect powerbank but how to start recording in motion dectection mode and how to turn on the IR LEDs when the powerbank is connected? There is no info in instruction.
Thanks for watching (: sorry im not sure about this, I recorded while I was charging but I did not test motion detection and night vision when connected to power.
At how many minutes does the camera turn off after a motion detection ?
Sorry I can't remember its been years since I've used these cameras.
I wanna purchase one
How far can the camera reach the sound or voice to be recorded sir?
The audio quality is pretty poor on these types of units they will only pick up audio clearly at close range its hard to say more then that.
@@TheDShow ok sir. Thank you for your response.
Video is 30 months old as of today, any new product you would recommend ? SQ12 155 angle view is producing curved video ... :(
Sorry I haven't tested any newer models for awhile
@@TheDShow OK Thanks... I have ordered online 4K video cam ... let's see when it arrives ...
Cool video,man.
+Олександр Єврєйкін Thanks for watching (:
Good review mate. I want 1 for a dash cam and another for my bike.
Thanks for watching (:
Do you know how to change the Date / Time Stamp or preferably Remove it all together?
Thanks for any help and the side by side compare.
Yes a text file is created on the micro sd card, open the text file and edit from there. To turn off the timestamp change the "y" to "n"
Very well put together video.
From ebay.co.uk, I see there is a whole range of this sort of camera: SQ8, SQ11, SQ12, SQ16, SQ19, SQ24....! (And I see from the comments below that there is an SQ13).
I'd assumed they were probably pretty much all the same, except for colour, etc, but from your review, there are clearly significant differences, at least for some of them.
Thank you for the reviews I wanted to know if this cameras can be us as a normal webcam, if I want to use them for example for Skype or something like that... is it possible? Or is just recording? Hope you can reply 😊 thank you so much for your review once again cheers !
+Silvana Callegari Thanks for watching (: they work as a webcam on my computer so I dont see why they wouldn't work on skype should be fine.
Thanks I'll buy one now :)
When using the night vision mode, would it be able to pick up light from an IR hunting flashlight?
thank you for your so much efforts
Can you have motion detection and night vision running at the same time?
I don't think so sorry.
Hi Dan great review very helpful. I have now bought an SQ12. Please can you tell me how to put it in Motion Detection mode, I am afraid my eyes are bad and I cant make anything out on the instructions sheet, the writing is really small. Any help would be much appreciated.
Junk Mail Thanks for your comment :) happy I could help. Hold the mode (M) button for 3seconds and the light will flash on top. Note it seems to record for abit when you first put it into this mode then it goes off and will record when motion is detected
when it stops recording when there is no motion anymore?? 2 - 5 minutes?
i just got another last question. can i somehow reset the settings so it goes back to normal because the footages are really purple for some reason, but the first footage was perfectly colored? how do i change it so is default color?
Can any of those be used while charging?
Better framerate from the sq12
Great review. Awesome
Thanks for watching (:
Great review, one of the best comparison reviews I have watched, just one question though, in an online instruction book i looked at for the SQ12 it said "during the process of recording the light will not prompt and the recording files will be saved every 5 mins," does that mean it overwrites every 5 mins, or for example will it record continuous for 1 hour if I just leave it filming, I am a bit confused, many thanks.
It will film until the sd card is full or the battery dies. Not sure what the 5mins bit mean sorry its been awhile since I've used the camera. Thanks for watching (-:
When it says that it means that videos will be saved in 5 min bursts, so it will record a clip for 5 mins then record another clip for 5 mins
A question about motion detection. In motion detection, each time the camera detects something starts to record.
First, do you know how much time the camera is recording when it detects movement? It stops in the moment the camera is not able to see more movement or is recording during a specific time after there is no movement?
Second, in motion detection, each time the camera see movement, it records one video, or it is only able to record one video. I mean, is it detects, during the night, 3 movements in different moments, it records 3 videos or only the last one?
Thanks for your help!
Yeah, I came here looking for answers like that, too. My sq11 seems to have a less than great motion detection function. I put it on motion detection and it just films from the first time it senses movement, then keeps recording till it runs out of space, basically. it cuts the clips into 5-3min blocks.
I'm not even sure if it runs out of space or just stops filming whenever it feels like it. I put it in my living room for an entire day and walked past it every so often and it only recorded about 20 minutes of clips, most of which were black because the light wasn't on and missed a bunch of clips of me walking past with the light on, too.
When I took it back to my room, I could still turn it on, so it wasn't a dead battery and the micro sd was 32gb. It only recorded 1.2gb of footage.
can you please put amazon links
I can't get the motion sensor or night vision working on my SQ11....help.
Do you have the exact weight of each camera or where I can find it?
Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for watching (:
working hour of sq13?
One more question I swears 😂 seeing my night vision isn't working,could in theory I use the motion detect mode in my car at night but have a IR illuminator or IR torch near or next to the sq12 to not only record motion detection but night vision as well because of the IR light coming from the IR torch??That would be amazing if it did because that's why I bought it to catch someone doing things to my car.I didn't realise motion detect and night mode didn't work at the same time or is it capable of doing so?
Keep up the good work brother👍👍
No problem, sorry I have no idea never tested motion detection at night. Yeah sorry it dosen't seem like you can use night vision with motion detection :/
No worries Bruv.I'll give it a go and let you know the results.
What is the prices on these?
Hello The D Show, I loved the video and it helped me to make my decision. I am going for SQ12. But just one quick question, is it waterproof or may be splash proof?
Thanks for the awesome video dude!
Thanks for watching, no it's not but you can use this case (: - www.gearbest.com/automobiles-motorcycle/pp_1107016.html?lkid=13453152
The D Show : Ohhh! Cool. Thanks for the response.
Btw I was like this :o while watching your skipping :D Cheers man!
Haha thanks I have been practicing for awhile (:
o use sq12 as web cam did you just connect the usb on the pc and opened the windows 10 camera application? Tank you for the review.
I connected it with the cable then hold the power button on the camera
I had to remove the micro sd to work as web cam, you too? thank you.
Thanks for the video! Do you know if the cameras will work while attached to a power supply? Like if I want to set a trail camera to record wildlife over a day or 2 could I leave them on motion detection mode plugged into a power bank?
Yes they say in the manual you can record and charge and I have also accidentally left them recording while charging. Aslong as you have enough space on your micro sd you should be fine. Go for the SQ12 though its alot better.
I've read that the motion detection on sq11 and below only works for 1 hour even if it's plugged into a power bank because of buggy software. I purchased the Sq12 because I hope they fixed this bug on the newer model but I won't be sure until I try it. I also purchased it to be used for wildlife.
Does anyone know if you can watch the recorded footage on ur phone
if you put the micro sd from the camera into your phone or connect it to your phone somehow. With the newer models you can save the video to your phone th-cam.com/video/okVLUqsrL-s/w-d-xo.html
Good vid I subscribed:)
I just rececieved my sq12 in the mail.Im curious do I have to get a T Flash card for this device or is a micro sd card the same thing and works as well? I'd really love to know I don't know much about sd cards or flash cards.It says maximum capacity 32g T flash card in owners manual or does it not matter?thankyou bro👍
Thanks for watching, you need a micro sd card 32gb will be fine there pretty cheap nowadays. Go with something like a sandisk from amazon
Thanks man yep found a 2gb card just to test it through tv out and all works but night vision .I reset it and still no night vision maybe I need a bigger sd card for it to work?Thats the only thing I can think off:(
Great video. I have the sq11, but with motion detection I'm only getting one video. It starts recording as soon as I put it on motion detection, and nothing else after that. What could be the problem do you think?
Mine did that at first it started recording straight away then shut off and then turned on when I walked past. Not sure sorry
The D Show ok so yours did actually work like a motion detection camera? Maybe I'll give it another try, thanks👍
I did not test this extensively but yes I did another test and left it in a room it picked up when people walked past
thanks for the review
hey, i recorded some footage but i don't know how to see/review the footage?
what do i plug into the computer and where or how? help please
do i need a specific laptop/mac to insert the sd card?
Use the microsd or the usb cable
@@TheDShow im aware that i gotta use one of them but how exactly. how do i insert the micro sd into a computer? or when i plug the usb cable it connects it as a webcam and idk where to find the footage?
@@TheDShow ALRIGHT, all good. it works. thanksssss
@@TheDShow i just got a last question. can i somehow reset the settings so it goes back to normal because the footages are really purple for some reason, but the first footage was perfectly colored? how do i change it so is default color?
Muy buena comparativa. Gracias.
hi Dan can you please write to me the instructions for the SQ 11
as i can not follow the instructions that came with it at all
i have got a head ache from trying to read them
please help
cheers konny
ps your a ace skipper ,wow dude
Thanks, I don't have them to hand at the moment if you watch my full review video I show the setup process here - th-cam.com/video/jfxGk0epE5I/w-d-xo.html
Does it support live streaming via app?
Not when I tested
Nice video, thank you...
Thanks for watching :)
the best review
Thanks for watching (-:
someone please help me. i have problem on connect it on pc. my pc didnt recognized th usb
sq11 sound was better and the sq12 had that convex bubble look, Thats OK i have bought both and they are well worth the money. "Thanx fer the Review"
+BobElgin Happy I could help hope you enjoy the cameras. Thanks
Does file size limited to 5 min ? Or is it an option ?
I don't think there is a way to change this no
Sq12 fish eye glass?
Man, why not do a motion distance test at night using the nightvision?
hey if this records while charging what if i power it to the powerbank of 10000 mAh battery ,howmany hours it can record
Can't say sure but hours and hours for sure remember mah never transfers over exactly but you should be able to work this out roughly with some digging I wouldn't be suprised if there is a tool that lets you work it out online.
Does this support 128gb card
Sorry I have not tested this only used a 32gb card
Can I run them from just mains all the time?
It can record and charge at the same time. Yes (:
Can i connect this to a powerbank and record for hours?
Sure if you have a large micro sd card
hmm how much is the average file size of a 5 minute recording? do you think it would max out a 16/32 gb card after say 8 hours?
As I was considering an action camera
Thank you for your helpful・・・・・
No problem thanks for watching (:
how do you veiw the recored footage?
Take out the micro sd card and put it in a computer, it does not come with a micro sd so you will need one.
does motion sensor work properly on both ? I don't understand.
+Fevzi Can Yes it seems to work pretty well.
motion detection working in the night ?
Neither of them records in H.264 as they falsely claim. They both record in MJPEG.
+spu77 ah ok thanks for confirming I hadn't checked the filetypes. Thanks
Where is the tutorial of kump rope!!
what truck was that? :)
Does the SQ12 work underwater?
No but you can get a case - m.gearbest.com/automobiles-motorcycle/pp_1107016.html
SQ12 has more of a fish eye lens , the SQ11 doesn't.
no mention of the fact that the sq12 seems to capture an internal reflection of its own circuit board, when in infrared mode? just look at the image at 6:14. its more noticeable on the dark parts, but even in the middle of the image, there are circuit lines right across it. really bad design (and apparently no testing).
your right I see it, I had not noticed this before as I was so focused on the middle of the image where it is bright. I have dropped the camera a few times Im not sure if this could cause this if the lens has moved inside. But I didn't mention it because I simply didn't notice hopefully it's an issue with mine only. I have used the camera quite alot and I think for its price it works pretty well.
nope, happens with all of them, right out of the box. check any video on youtube made in night mode.
and yes, for the price its alright, but that is still a major design blunder.
the fact that you cant remove the timestamp when using it as a webcam is another (because it will only go into webcam mode when you remove the card, and then it cant find the config file, and defaults to showing the burned-in timestamp)
Hi dan finally who is the best?
I like the SQ12 best :)
SQ12 is less shacky... exactly because it has a wider field of view.
But the sq11 are good if you mount it on a drone
SQ11 is the best because it does not produce distortion as does SQ12
A parte mais fascinante é a câmera captando o infravermelho (que é representado pela cor violeta, mas para ser perceptível ao olho humano, porém, é uma cor que não faz parte do RGB). Seria bom se pegasse o microfone do 11 e colocasse no 12
SQ11 appears to have a slower recording frame rate.
Review perfeito!
Thanks for watching
Hola, como le quitas la fecha y la hora?
There is a text file that is generated on the micro sd card. Open it and you will see a "Y" change it to "N"
Al grano: SQ11 (Menos FPS y mejor sonido) y SQ12 (Mejor vídeo pero peor sonido y visión nocturna).
Gracias por la info jajaja me ahórraste usar el traductor
y SQ 13 que tal?
Battery 🪫 ???
Why is one zoomed so far in?
Take alook at the SQ12 or SQ13 they have a wider fov.
I never got the motion sensor to work with the SQ11, I'll try the SQ12 now