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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
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Editiorial reviews
21
3.8 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
87 %
3 stars
12 %
2 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 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
40
4.4 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
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36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
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37 %
3 stars
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2 stars
6 %
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Sensor

Effective pixels8.0 Mpx12.0 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
ISO
  • 400
  • 1600
N/A
N/A
Field of view170.0 °
N/A
N/A
Supported image file formatsJPG
  • JPG
  • RAW
EXIF
Image stabilizer
N/A
yesyes
White balance modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displaynoyesyes
Screen size
N/A
2.0 in
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
no
N/A
Screen technology
N/A
LCD
N/A
Touch screen
N/A
yes
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Image resolution
  • 3264x2448
  • 2720x2040
N/A
N/A
Maximum resolution (stills)3264 x 2448 px
N/A
4608 x 2592 px
Shooting modesAuto
N/A
N/A
Metering modesSpot
N/A
N/A
Continuous shootingyesyesyes

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 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 HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
H.264
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 2160p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps240.0 fps120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed30.0 s
N/A
0.03 s
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
50.0 Mbps

Audio features

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

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Shock resistant
Waterproof up to1010
N/A

Storage

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

Power

Battery life (max)2.05 h
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1030.0 mAh1220.0 mAh1240.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.8 V
N/A
3.6 V
Video recording time2.0 h
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

USB connector typeMicro-USB BUSB Type-CMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
N/A
Bluetoothyesyes
N/A
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
NFC
N/A
no
N/A

Other features

GPSnoyesno
LED indicatorsPower
N/A
N/A
Night mode
N/A
yes
N/A
Helmet mount
N/A
N/A
yes

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