The black SJ4000 Air is one of SJCAM's budget action cameras that still delivers QHD+ (close to 4K) video and 16MP photos. Doing away with image stabilization, a touchscreen, and native waterproof capability, the SJ4000 Air focuses on image quality and affordability. Although not waterproof out of the box, it comes with a 98' waterproof housing also used to attach the camera to one of the several included mounts, such as the helmet mount. One of the recording resolutions is 720p at up to a high frame rate of 120 fps for achieving professional-like slow motion in editing.

The SJ4000 Air features a built-in mic and speaker, a microSD card slot for recording, and built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to the companion iOS/Android SJCAM app. The mobile app allows you to control select functions of the camera remotely, as well as set up time-lapse sessions and use other creative tools.

A removable battery runs approximately 70 minutes when recording Full HD 1080p video. The battery is rechargeable by connecting the camera to a USB power source using an included cable. The USB port is also used for offloading your photos and videos to your computer for storage, editing, and sharing.