Small Dash Cams

Small dash cams sit tucked behind the rear-view mirror where you hardly notice them, and they are less likely to catch a thief's eye. This range covers mini cameras like the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 and VS1, and screenless designs from BlackVue and Thinkware that you control from your phone.

Why choose a small dash cam?

A small camera sits behind the rear-view mirror, out of your line of sight and out of sight from outside the car. That keeps the windscreen clear, looks tidier, and makes the camera less tempting to a thief.

Mini cameras vs screenless cameras

Mini cameras such as the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 and VS1 are simply small, with a wedge shape that mounts tight to the glass. Screenless cameras such as BlackVue and the Thinkware Q850 have no display at all; you check the view and change settings from the app over Wi-Fi.

What you give up

Very little in picture quality. Small cameras usually record the front only, so if you want rear cover too, look at our front and rear dash cams, where the rear camera is just as small.

Make it properly discreet

A small camera only looks discreet if the cable is hidden too. Hardwiring routes the power behind the headlining and trim, and adds parking mode. See dash cam installation.