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GoPro HERO vs Sony HDR-AS50

    GoPro HERO Action Camera
    GoPro HERO
      0.95 in
      1.85 in
      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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      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 %
      45
      3.9 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
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      Sensor

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx11.1 Mpx

      Image

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Image ratio W:H16:916:9
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Fixed aperture0.11 in0.11 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px4608 x 2592 px
      Continuous shootingyesyes

      Videography features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video resolutions1920.0 px
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG4
      Supported video modes1080p
      • 720p
      • 1080p
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Supported audio file formatsAAC
      • LC-AAC
      • MP4

      Design

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      • Grey
      		Black
      Type of protectionWaterproofShock resistant

      Dimensions

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Weight3.92 oz2.05 oz

      Storage

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Compatible memory cards
      microSD
      • MS Micro
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity1180.0 mAh1240.0 mAh
      Battery voltage3.8 V3.6 V

      Connectivity

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      USB connector typeMini-USBMicro-USB

      Other features

      GoPro HEROGoPro HERO
      Sony HDR-AS50Sony HDR-AS50
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

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