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Sony FDR-X1000V Action Camera
Sony FDR-X1000V
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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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Editiorial reviews
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18 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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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
Action camera with a remote live view displayRead more
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3.8 out of 5
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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
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4.4 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
1 %
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4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective pixels8.8 Mpx8.2 Mpx8.2 Mpx11.1 Mpx
Image processorBIONZ X
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Image

Image ratio W:H16:916:916:916:9
Image stabilizeryesyesyesyes
Field of view170.0 °
N/A
N/A
N/A
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
N/A
N/A
EXIF
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesyes

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyesyes
Image resolution
  • 3952x2224
  • 1920x1080
  • 1984x1120
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum resolution (stills)3952 x 2224 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px
Shooting modesAuto
N/A
N/A
N/A
Scene modesUnderwater
N/A
N/A
N/A
Continuous shooting
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 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
  • 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
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
N/A
MP4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 720p
N/A
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Bitrate at maximum video resolution100.0 Mbps
N/A
N/A
50.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps120.0 fps60.0 fps120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed0.03 s
N/A
N/A
0.03 s
3D recording
N/A
nono
N/A

Audio features

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

Design

Colour of productWhiteWhiteWhiteBlack
Type of protectionSplash proof
N/A
N/A
Shock resistant

Dimensions

Width0.96 in1.16 in1.16 in0.95 in
Height2.04 in1.85 in1.85 in1.85 in
Depth3.5 in3.27 in3.27 in3.27 in
Weight
N/A
4.02 oz
N/A
2.05 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card

Power

Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
N/A
N/A
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1450.0 mAh
N/A
N/A
1240.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V3.6 V3.6 V

Connectivity

Micro HDMI ports quantity111
N/A
USB connector typeMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USB
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
N/A
NFCyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
AV outputyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
yesyes
N/A

Other features

GPSyesyesnono
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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