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GoPro HERO Action Camera
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GoPro HERO4 Session Action Camera
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GoPro HERO5 Action Camera
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS50
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
19
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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21
3.8 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
87 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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29
4.5 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
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
61
3.7 out of 5
61 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
40
4.4 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
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 pixels10.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx11.1 Mpx
Sensor type
N/A
N/A
N/A
CMOS
Optical sensor size
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.0 in
Image processor
N/A
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Image

Image ratio W:H16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Image stabilizeryes
N/A
yesyes
ISO
N/A
  • 400
  • 1600
N/A
N/A
Field of view
N/A
170.0 °
N/A
N/A
Supported image file formats
N/A
JPG
  • JPG
  • RAW
EXIF
White balance modes
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesnoyesyes
Screen size2.0 in
N/A
2.0 in
N/A
Screen technologyLCD
N/A
LCD
N/A
Touch screenyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px3264 x 2448 px
N/A
4608 x 2592 px
Continuous shootingyesyesyesyes
Image resolution
N/A
  • 3264x2448
  • 2720x2040
N/A
N/A
Shooting modes
N/A
Auto
N/A
N/A
Metering modes
N/A
Spot
N/A
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions1920.0 px
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1440
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HDFull HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
H.264
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes1080p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 2160p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
3D recordingno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps120.0 fps240.0 fps120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed
N/A
30.0 s
N/A
0.03 s
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
N/A
50.0 Mbps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Built-in speakersyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Supported audio file formatsAACAAC
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
Wind filter
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
BlackBlackBlack
Type of protectionWaterproofWaterproof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Shock resistant
Waterproof up to101010
N/A

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
microSD
microSD
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB64.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Power

Battery life (max)2.75 h2.05 h
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1180.0 mAh1030.0 mAh1220.0 mAh1240.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V3.8 V
N/A
3.6 V
Video recording time2.75 h2.0 h
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
USB connector typeMini-USBMicro-USB BUSB Type-CMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
N/A
Bluetoothyesyesyes
N/A
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
NFC
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Other features

GPSnonoyesno
Voice controlyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
LED indicators
N/A
Power
N/A
N/A
Night mode
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Helmet mount
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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