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SJCAM X1000 Action Camera
SJCAM X1000
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Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
Sony FDR-X3000
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Sony FDR-X3000R Action Camera
Sony FDR-X3000R
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS50
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The SJCAM X1000 is another affordable action camera, or POV camera, that is biting on the heels of more popular and expensive action cameras. With the x1000'sRead 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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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
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
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4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
3 %
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1 %
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4.1 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx8.2 Mpx8.2 Mpx11.1 Mpx
Optical sensor size
N/A
1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Image processor
N/A
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Image

Image ratio W:H16:916:916:916:9
Field of view170.0 °
N/A
N/A
N/A
Supported image file formatsJPG
N/A
N/A
EXIF
White balance modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
Image stabilizer
N/A
yesyesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesyes
Screen size2.0 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Screen technologyLCD
N/A
N/A
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyesyes
Image resolution
  • 4032x3024
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum resolution (stills)4032 x 3024 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px
Continuous shootingyes
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 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
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HDFull HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
N/A
MP4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080p
N/A
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps120.0 fps60.0 fps120.0 fps
3D recording
N/A
nono
N/A
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
N/A
N/A
50.0 Mbps
Slowest camera shutter speed
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.03 s

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Built-in speakersyesyesyesyes
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4

Design

Colour of productBlackWhiteWhiteBlack
Type of protection
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
N/A
N/A
Shock resistant
Waterproof up to30
N/A
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Weight2.36 oz4.02 oz
N/A
2.05 oz
Width2.4 in1.16 in1.16 in0.95 in
Height1.67 in1.85 in1.85 in1.85 in
Depth0.98 in3.27 in3.27 in3.27 in

Storage

Compatible memory cards
microSD
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Other features

GPSnoyesnono
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS
N/A
N/A
N/A
Helmet mount
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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Often compared with Sony FDR-X3000R

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Often compared with Sony HDR-AS50

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