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GoPro HERO Action Camera
GoPro HERO
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Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
Sony FDR-X3000
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Sony HDR-AS300 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS300
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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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7 editorial reviews
If you’re looking for a rugged, waterproof video camera, the Sony FDR-X3000 action cam is a great choice. This Sony action cam can shoot in 4K and 1080 withRead more
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1 editorial reviews
Preview posted 09/09/2016 by Michael Palmer Full review posted 12/8/2016 by Josh FateQuick TakeProsTop quality Full HD video from an action camera thanks to the EXMOR sensor and BIONZ processorOptical SteadyShot leads the way in providing you with smooth videoBuilt-in GPS allows the camera to collectRead 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 %
56
4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
1 %
35
4.1 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Sensor

Effective pixels10.0 Mpx8.2 Mpx8.2 Mpx
Sensor type
N/A
CMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size
N/A
1.0 in1.0 in

Image

Image ratio W:H16:916:9
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
White balance modes
N/A
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

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

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px
Continuous shootingyes
N/A
N/A
Image resolution
N/A
N/A
4608x2592

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions1920.0 px
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
N/A
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes1080p
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
N/A
3D recordingnono
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps120.0 fps120.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
N/A
N/A
Audio system
N/A
N/A
Stereo

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
WhiteWhite
Type of protectionWaterproof
N/A
Dust resistant
Waterproof up to10
N/A
60
Environmentally sealed
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight3.92 oz4.02 oz3.84 oz
Width
N/A
1.16 in1.16 in
Height
N/A
1.85 in1.85 in
Depth
N/A
3.27 in3.27 in

Storage

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

Power

Battery life (max)2.75 h
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
N/A
N/A
Battery capacity1180.0 mAh
N/A
N/A
Battery voltage3.8 V3.6 V3.6 V
Video recording time2.75 h
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
USB connector typeMini-USBMicro-USBMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
Bluetoothyes
N/A
N/A
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
11
Headphone port
N/A
yesyes

Other features

GPSnoyesyes
Voice controlyes
N/A
N/A

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