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Something to be aware of is that you really need reliability. It's no good if the dashcam has failed to record a crash you're involved in. So check reviews before choosing.
The memory card also should be reliable. Many dashcam websites recommend regularly formatting the memory card to keep it reliably recording (one site recommended monthly). And cards actually deteriorate with use so you should swap in a new card every year.
Small sized cameras, especially those that can be mounted in front of the rearview mirror, are more discreet.
Cameras that have mounts that stick to the windscreen via adhesive pad have a lower profile than those with suction cup mounts. Suction mounts are bulky and tend to lose grip regularly.
I have been using the Mini 0805 for a year now and very reliable. It's a small cylinder shaped device. We have one in each car.
I also have a Blackvue DR3500 that works great. It uses sticky pad to mount - I have a spare pad. 2 years old and is now surplus. If you're interested $100 - everything in good condition with lead, original box, manual and SD card.
And I have a DOD camera and my first-ever dashcam for cheap if anyone is interested. I can include memory card (4 or 8 Gb). Cheap way to trial to see if you like having a camera.
Having a single dashcam won't catch everything but it can show that you were doing the right thing when the other driver caused the crash. I've been told that in a disputed crash in a carpark, then each driver is considered to be 50% at fault. A dashcam can give reliable evidence for you - eg your vehicle was actually stationary when the other driver hit you.
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