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Thinkware TW-F770

NOT AS COMPACT as the Garmin Dash Cam 55, but what the Mio MiVue does, it does very well. It’s still a pretty neat little dash cam, while there’s a large 2.7-inch touchscreen at the rear for simple control. Built-in GPS takes care of speed and location video overlays, while built-in Wi-Fi makes video and image transfer to smartphones and other devices simple. Above all else, the extra-wide 140-degree lens does an excellent job of capturing the action, while a high-performing sensor ensures the resulting video footage (Full HD 1080p at 30fps) is some of the best around. THE SUPER 2.19MP Sony Exmor CMOS sensor provides excellent quality from this sleek and diminutive package, while the additional extra flourishes are an added bonus.

Designed to be mounted just beneath the rear-view mirror, the TW-F770 features just a few small buttons and no external screen – this is because it can be linked to a smartphone via its on-board Wi-Fi.

This enables clips to be quickly and easily sent to a smart device, should you need to access them quickly, for example, but it does add an additional step to any settings and menu changes.

A Super Night Vision feature boosts low-light settings for improved image quality at night, while a neat Time Lapse feature acts as a CCTV camera when the vehicle is parked.

Bear in mind, though, that this mode will require hard-wiring the unit into the vehicle’s power supply, as is the case with most cameras featured on this list, rather than simply using a standard 12V lighter adaptor.

An on-board GPS tracker, as well as speed and upcoming red traffic si gnal warnings make this a very accomplished piece of kit.