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Sony FDR-X1000V

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3.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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19 editorial reviews
Sony's high-end action cam brings 4K shooting in a small, portable package.Read more
At CES 2015, Sony announced a new 4K action cam – the FDR-X1000V. The new camera largely follows the capabilities of its HD predecessors with a splashproof design and elongated body.Read more
Sony added its new Action Cam camera with 4K video recording to its Action Cam wearable camera lineup at CES 2015. The Sony...Read more
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Pros

  • durable and highly resistant to the elements
  • quality
  • power and performance

Cons

  • wind can completely ruin the audio track of the video file that your camera records
  • Sony camera does not have a display to check lights which is
  • some slowly moving short shoots look terrible due to curvature

Key specs

  • yes
  • 170 °
  • yes
  • CMOS
  • 8.8 Mpx

Sony FDR-X1000V - Pros & Cons

Sony FDR-X1000V

Pros

  • durable and highly resistant to the elements
  • quality
  • power and performance
  • it quicker and more convenient with the Highlight Movie Maker
  • fast moving clips are amazing
  • wide range
  • beautiful colors
  • high quality and amazing smoothness
  • variety of handy features that can transform your shots into a splendid masterpiece
  • makes the camera very versatile to use It is user-friendly
  • worked fine once everything was properly aligned

Cons

  • wind can completely ruin the audio track of the video file that your camera records
  • Sony camera does not have a display to check lights which is
  • some slowly moving short shoots look terrible due to curvature
  • gimbal scenes
  • slow motion and also timelapse + gimbal
  • slow motion in movies at the bottom
  • even amateur movie making requires more than one camera
  • droplets have a tendency to cling to the curved front
  • it is only available in 4K Ultra mode
  • quality drops a lot at higher frame rates
  • no LCD for viewing footage

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

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Sony FDR-X1000V - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels8.8 Mpx
Image processorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Fixed aperture0.11 in
Minimum illumination6.0 lx
Closest focusing distance19.69 in
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Image resolution
  • 3952x2224
  • 1920x1080
  • 1984x1120
Maximum resolution (stills)3952 x 2224 px
Shooting modesAuto
Scene modesUnderwater
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Width0.96 in
Height2.04 in
Depth3.5 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1450.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V
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Other features
GPSyes
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Image
Image ratio W:H16:9
Image stabilizeryes
Field of view170.0 °
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video resolutions
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 720p
Bitrate at maximum video resolution100.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed0.03 s
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Design
Colour of productWhite
Type of protectionSplash proof
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
Micro HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMicro-USB
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
AV outputyes

Sony FDR-X1000V - Q&A (1)

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    over 2 years ago
    Is Sony FDR-X1000V worth it in 2022?
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    about 2 years ago
    No, there are much better options by Sony and other competitors available now.
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Sony FDR-X1000V Sony - Editorial Reviews (19)

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony Action Cam FDR-X1000V Review
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Published: 24.04.2015
Sony Action Cam FDR-X1000V Review

Sony's high-end action cam brings 4K shooting in a small, portable package.

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam Unveiled; Hands-On Report
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Photography Bay
Published: 09.01.2015
Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam Unveiled; Hands-On Report

At CES 2015, Sony announced a new 4K action cam – the FDR-X1000V. The new camera largely follows the capabilities of its HD predecessors with a splashproof design and elongated body.

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony 4K Action Cam Review (FDR-X1000V)
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Ubergizmo
Sony 4K Action Cam Review (FDR-X1000V)

Sony added its new Action Cam camera with 4K video recording to its Action Cam wearable camera lineup at CES 2015. The Sony...

Sony FDR-X1000V First Look - Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam
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Videomaker
Published: 19.02.2015
First Look - Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam

Here is your first look at the Sony FDR-X1000 4K Action Cam.

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 27.05.2015
Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam: Australian Review

If you have an active lifestyle, action cameras are great. They’re fun to stick on a car to document a...

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony's 4K Action Cam gives GoPro a run for its money
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CNET
Published: 10.03.2015
Sony's 4K Action Cam gives GoPro a run for its money

Sony has its eye on the extreme prize with the 4k-enabled X1000V action camera.

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony FDR-X1000V 4k Action Cam - TEST Footage in 4k
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Videomaker
Published: 04.03.2015
Sony FDR-X1000V 4k Action Cam - TEST Footage in 4k

Check out our 4K test footage of the Sony FDR-X1000V. This is the test footage from our Heads up Video with the GoPro HERO4 Black and the Sony

Sony FDR-X1000V 2016 Roundup: 4K action cameras
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DPReview
Published: 05.09.2016
2016 Roundup: 4K action cameras

Which 4K action camera is best? We took six contenders snowboarding on a glacial volcano to find out. Read more

Sony FDR-X1000V [REVIEW] Sony 4K Action Cam FDR-X1000V (with videos)
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【Capture Precious Moments】
Published: 22.12.2015
[REVIEW] Sony 4K Action Cam FDR-X1000V (with videos)

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Sony FDR-X1000V Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam Hands-on Review
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Videomaker
Published: 30.06.2015
Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam Hands-on Review

Is the Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam the GoPro Killer? We test it's underwater housing, Mounts, 4k Video, frame rate options, loop recording,

Sony FDR-X1000V GoPro HERO4 Black vs Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam - HANDS ON
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Videomaker
Published: 04.03.2015
GoPro HERO4 Black vs Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam - HANDS ON

Want to see how the GoPro HERO4 Black matches up with Sony's New 4K Action Cam (FDR-X1000V)? We got our hands on both cameras and dug in for this

Sony FDR-X1000V TEST FOOTAGE in 4K - GOPRO HERO4 Black vs. Sony FDR-X1000V
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Videomaker
Published: 04.03.2015
TEST FOOTAGE in 4K - GOPRO HERO4 Black vs. Sony FDR-X1000V

Check out our 4K test footage of the GoPro HERO4 Black and Sony FDR-X1000v. This is the test footage from our Heads up Video with the GoPro HERO4 Black

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony 4K Action Cam Review: Still Not Enough to Beat GoPro
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Gizmodo
Published: 02.04.2015
Sony 4K Action Cam Review: Still Not Enough to Beat GoPro

Can Sony catch GoPro? It keeps coming close. Each new Sony action cam almost manages to reach GoPro’s lauded quality, but doesn’t quite seal the deal. With the new high-end 4K Action Cam, Sony looked like it might actually leapfrog GoPro’s flagship Hero4 Black. It doesn’t.

Sony FDR-X1000V Review of SONY X1000V / X1000VR 4K Action Cam
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Ep Cameras 4K 8K HD Digital Video Dslr
Published: 31.12.2015
Review of SONY X1000V / X1000VR 4K Action Cam

The X1000V / X1000VR Action Camera from Sony offers 4K picture quality and promises advanced features but will it be enough to beat GoPro Hero 4? Check out this review.

Sony FDR-X1000V Sony FDR-X1000V Action Camera Complete Review
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Published: 18.03.2017
Sony FDR-X1000V Action Camera Complete Review

The article below includes detailed review of Sony FDR-X1000V Action Camera so that users can grab information about all added features of this product.

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