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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 Action Camera
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS50
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Editiorial reviews
11
4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3 editorial reviews
The Sony HDR-AS50 is an action camera that won't break the bank, featuring 1080p video recording, a Zeiss lens and image stabilisation. Can it compete in a crowded market? Find out by reading our Sony HDR-AS50 review...Read more
The newest Action Cam seems to be all about slight changes and upgrades to past models to alleviate some user frustrations.Read more
Sony HDR-AS50 review: An entry-level 1080p action camera.Read more
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User rating
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
53 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
3
4.0 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
45
3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Sensor

Effective pixels12.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx11.1 Mpx
Sensor type
N/A
CMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size
N/A
N/A
1.0 in
Image processor
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
Screen size1.75 in
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCDno
N/A
N/A
Screen technologyLCD
N/A
N/A
Touch screenyes
N/A
N/A
ViewfinderElectronic
N/A
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px512 x 384 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 2704 x 1524
  • 2704 x 2028
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HD
N/A
Full HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
  • AVI
  • MPEG
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
Bitrate at maximum video resolution60.0 Mbps
N/A
50.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps30.0 fps120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed
N/A
N/A
0.03 s

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Built-in speakers
N/A
N/A
yes
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4

Design

Colour of productBlack,RedWhiteBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
N/A
Shock resistant
International Protection (IP) codeIPX7
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Weight2.3 oz4.9 oz2.05 oz
Width2.26 in2.3 in0.95 in
Height1.81 in1.75 in1.85 in
Depth1.23 in1.25 in3.27 in

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB4.0 GB
N/A
Storage typesMemory card
N/A
Memory card

Power

Battery life (max)2.0 h
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh
N/A
1240.0 mAh
Video recording time
N/A
3.0 h
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
N/A
3.6 V

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