Originally Posted by
canklecat
To be serious about this I'd really need the best low light performance available, regardless of weather-proofing features. So I'm considering some cameras with better nighttime performance and buying a separate weatherproof housing. Price is an obstacle for me and I can't afford the best performing weatherproof cameras.
From what I've seen on Techmoan, the best night performance cameras use the Sony "Exmor" sensor.
Sony also sells it to to other mfgrs.
One I can think of right now is OLFI:
olfi camera | official store
The Youtube user "AndyManCam" (who does lots of motorcycle videos) has tested it:
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnyManCam/videos