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GoPro HERO+ Action Camera
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GoPro HERO7 Action Camera
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS50
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Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The GoPro Hero+ is a solid action camera if you're on a budget, but it can't be removed from its case and you can't swap its battery.Read more
 GoPro's newest camera, the Hero 10, is all about doubling the speed. From doubling of frame rates - now up to 120 frames per second in 4K, and 240 in 2.7K - to significantly improve the speed of theRead more
Back to basics, and all the better for itRead more
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12
4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3
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
37
3.7 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
40 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
2 %
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 pixels8.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx11.1 Mpx
Sensor type
N/A
N/A
CMOS
Optical sensor size
N/A
N/A
1.0 in
Image processor
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Image

Image ratio W:H
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Supported image file formatsJPG
N/A
EXIF
Image stabilizer
N/A
yesyes
White balance modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
Screen technologyLCDLCD
N/A
Touch screenyesyes
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
no
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Image resolution3264x2448
N/A
N/A
Maximum resolution (stills)3264 x 2448 px
N/A
4608 x 2592 px
Continuous shootingyes
N/A
yes
Scene modes
N/A
Portrait
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1440 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
H.264
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps60.0 fps120.0 fps
Slow motion
N/A
2.0 x
N/A
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
50.0 Mbps
Slowest camera shutter speed
N/A
N/A
0.03 s

Audio features

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

Design

Colour of productBlackGreyBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
  • Splash proof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Shock resistant
Waterproof up to4010
N/A

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
microSD
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB128.0 GB
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Power

Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1160.0 mAh
N/A
1240.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V
N/A
3.6 V
Video recording time2.5 h
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

USB connector typeMicro-USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
N/A
Bluetoothyes
N/A
N/A
Supported WiFi types
N/A
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
NFC
N/A
no
N/A

Other features

GPSnonono
Timelapse recording
N/A
yes
N/A
Voice control
N/A
yes
N/A
Helmet mount
N/A
N/A
yes

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