12-Inch Mirror Dashcam 4K Sony IMX415 4 Channels

12-inch Mirror Dashcam with Sony IMX415 Sensor: Clarity Above All

With a dashcam, the sensor is everything. This 4K 12-inch mirror dashcam relies on a Sony IMX415 image sensor paired with a six-layer glass lens with an f/2.0 aperture—the combination that separates a readable license plate from a pixelated mess when light fades. Four lenses cover the front, rear, and both sides, with everything displayed on an IPS touchscreen that replaces the surface of your interior mirror. A 4-channel dashcam that prioritizes image quality over a collection of acronyms.

What the Sony IMX415 Sensor Brings to This Car Camera

The front camera records in 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 with a 170-degree field of view. It's wide, and the wide-angle lens captures both lanes at an intersection. But the sensor's sensitivity is what really matters: the f/2.0 aperture and six layers of glass let in more light than cheap plastic optics, delivering truly useful color night vision instead of a gray image saturated by oncoming headlights.

The stream is compressed using H.265: at the same quality, this codec produces significantly smaller files than H.264, which is still common in this type of device. On a 128 GB card, this means several extra hours of footage before the first overwrite. The files are written in TS format, and the manufacturer's stated frame rate is 25 frames per second on the main channel and 30 on the side cameras.

Four IP67-Rated Cameras Around Your Car

The three secondary cameras record in 1080P AHD with a 120-degree angle each, and all three are rated IP67 waterproof—which, for a rearview camera exposed to rain, salt, and road spray, is not a minor detail but a survival requirement. The rear camera automatically switches to full screen when the reverse gear is engaged, with parking guide lines. The red wire must therefore be connected to the 12 V reverse light.

For driving aids, the device combines ADAS lane departure and collision alerts, BSD blind spot detection, and LCA lane change assistance, powered by the side cameras. Local Wi-Fi, paired with the VIIDURE app on iOS and Android, allows you to preview and download videos without using mobile data, within a range of about ten meters.

• Sony IMX415 image sensor—the standard in this segment for reading license plates in low light
• f/2.0 six-layer glass lens—captures more light than a plastic lens
• H.265 codec—smaller files, so more hours stored on the same card
• Three IP67 secondary cameras—rear and side cameras designed to withstand the elements
• 12-inch IPS touchscreen—touch navigation, blue light filtering for long trips
• -20 to 70 °C operating range—a frozen interior in February or a scorching one in August won't stop it

Connecting This Dashcam and Enabling Parking Surveillance

The main unit measures 29 x 7.1 x 3.5 cm and weighs 1.26 kg, and it attaches to the original rearview mirror with straps. Power is supplied via a Type-C port. The installation of a mirror dashcam is therefore tool-free for the visible part; most of the work consists of routing the cables for the three secondary cameras behind the trim panels to their respective locations.

One point to know before ordering: 24-hour parking surveillance requires an OBD hardwire kit, sold separately. When plugged into the cigarette lighter, the camera turns off with the ignition and does not monitor anything. A permanent connection unlocks the sleep mode and impact wake-up via the G sensor. Motion detection and loop recording, however, work while driving without any additional accessories.

Are Four Cameras Really Better Than Two?

It all depends on your usage. A driver who mainly uses the highway will get the most benefit from a front-rear setup. However, once you start driving in the city, incidents are concentrated on the sides: a door opened without looking, a motorcycle cutting in line, a vehicle pulling over. The side cameras of a 4-channel dashcam with BSD cover this area precisely, and additionally power the blind spot detection. They justify their presence in the city far more than on long-distance trips.

Your Dashcam Chosen Based on Measurable Criteria

We do not rank dashcams by the length of their feature list, but by what can be verified: exact sensor model, codec, resolution per lens, waterproof rating, and necessary accessories not included. This model with a Sony sensor and H.265 compression stands out precisely on these points. For pre-purchase advice, our team will answer you in French.

Give your car footage that holds up in court: install this 4K mirror dashcam with a Sony sensor and keep the evidence, not just the memory.

Type: 4-lens mirror dashcam with touchscreen
Compatibility: Universal, on interior mirror—check compatibility with your vehicle
Screen: 12-inch IPS touchscreen, 16:9 format
Front resolution: 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160, 170° angle
Rear and side resolution: 1080P AHD, 120° angle, IP67 waterproof
Image sensor: Sony IMX415
Optics: Six-layer glass, f/2.0 aperture
Video codec: H.265—TS file format
Stated frame rate: 25 fps (main channel), 30 fps (side cameras)
Features: ADAS, BSD blind spot detection, LCA lane change assistance, G sensor, Wi-Fi, loop recording, motion detection, night vision, anti-vibration, anti-fog, automatic reverse gear
App: VIIDURE (iOS and Android), local Wi-Fi, ~10 m range
Interface: Type-C
Storage: Class 10 microSD, up to 128 GB
24-hour parking surveillance: Requires an OBD hardwire kit, not included
Power: Vehicle circuit, no internal battery
Operating temperature: -20 to 70 °C
Dimensions: 29 x 7.1 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 1.26 kg
Stated certifications: CE, ROHS
Manufacturer's stated warranty: 180 days