Most incidents happen after dark, and night vision is exactly where cheap dash cams fall apart. This guide explains how good dash cam night vision really works, from the Sony STARVIS sensors that pull clear footage out of dark streets to the infrared (IR) lighting that films a car cabin in complete blackness. If your footage turns into a grainy smudge the moment the sun goes down, it is not doing its job.

For rideshare drivers, night vision is non-negotiable. The trickiest moments with passengers happen at night, and an interior camera with solid IR is what gives you calm, honest proof in a dispute. Read on to understand what to look for in a road-facing and interior lens, why the sensor beats the resolution number after dark, and which three-channel setups suit Uber, DiDi and Ola drivers. Browse the range below or talk it through with the Guys.