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GoPro SD HERO 170 Action Camera
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Sony DSC-RX0 Action Camera
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Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
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Sony HDR-AS300 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS300
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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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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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4.3 out of 5
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx15.3 Mpx8.2 Mpx8.2 Mpx
Image processor
N/A
BIONZ
N/A
N/A
Optical sensor size
N/A
N/A
1.0 in1.0 in

Image

White balance modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
Image ratio W:H
N/A
16:916:9
N/A
ISO
N/A
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 8000
  • 10000
  • 12800
N/A
N/A
Image stabilizer
N/A
noyesyes
Supported image file formats
N/A
  • JPG
  • RAW
N/A
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesyes
Screen size
N/A
1.5 in
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
no
N/A
no
Screen technology
N/A
TFT
N/A
N/A
Display resolution
N/A
400 x 230 px
N/A
N/A
Display aspect ratio
N/A
4:3
N/A
N/A

Photography features

Image resolution2592x1944
  • 4800x3200
  • 3408x2272
  • 2400x1600
  • 4272x3200
  • 3024x2272
  • 2128x1600
  • 4800x2704
  • 3408x1920
  • 2400x1352
  • 3200x3200
  • 2272x2272
  • 1600x1600
N/A
4608x2592
Maximum resolution (stills)2592 x 1944 px4800 x 3200 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px
Shooting modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Manual
N/A
N/A
Photo mode
N/A
yesyesyes
Metering modes
N/A
  • Centre-weighted
  • Evaluative
  • Spot
N/A
N/A
Continuous shooting
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Light exposure correction
N/A
± 3EV
N/A
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • MPEG
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • XAVC S
N/A
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps50.0 fps120.0 fps120.0 fps
Video resolutions
N/A
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type
N/A
Full HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video modes
N/A
1080p
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
3D recording
N/A
nono
N/A
Slowest camera shutter speed
N/A
0.25 s
N/A
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Built-in speakers
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Audio system
N/A
N/A
N/A
Stereo

Design

Colour of productWhiteBlackWhiteWhite
Body material
N/A
Duralumin
N/A
N/A
Type of protection
N/A
Shock resistant
N/A
Dust resistant
Waterproof up to
N/A
10
N/A
60
Shockproof up to
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Operational temperature (T-T)
N/A
0 - 40
N/A
N/A
International Protection (IP) code
N/A
IPX8
N/A
N/A
Environmentally sealed
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight4.9 oz3.35 oz4.02 oz3.84 oz
Width2.3 in2.32 in1.16 in1.16 in
Height1.75 in1.59 in1.85 in1.85 in
Depth1.25 in1.17 in3.27 in3.27 in

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size4.0 GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage types
N/A
Memory cardMemory cardMemory card

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