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Sony FDR-X1000V vs Sony FDR-X3000

    0.96 in
    2.04 in
    Sony FDR-X1000V Action Camera
    Sony FDR-X1000V
      1.16 in
      1.85 in
      Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
      Sony FDR-X3000
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      Editiorial reviews
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      18 editorial reviews
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      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
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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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      User rating
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      4.4 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		9 %
      2 stars
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      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective pixels8.8 Mpx8.2 Mpx

      Image

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Image ratio W:H16:916:9
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Custom modes
      • Auto
      • Custom modes

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)3952 x 2224 px4608 x 2592 px

      Videography features

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      Video resolutions
      • 800 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 800 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speakersyesyes

      Design

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Colour of productWhiteWhite

      Dimensions

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Width0.96 in1.16 in
      Height2.04 in1.85 in
      Depth3.5 in3.27 in

      Storage

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Compatible memory cards
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      • MS Micro
      • MS Micro
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V

      Connectivity

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      Micro HDMI ports quantity11
      USB connector typeMicro-USBMicro-USB
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Other features

      Sony FDR-X1000VSony FDR-X1000V
      Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
      GPSyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons

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