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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-AS300 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS300
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS50
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Editiorial reviews
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7 editorial reviews
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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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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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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4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
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Sensor

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

Image

Image ratio W:H16:916:9
N/A
16:9
Image stabilizeryesyesyesyes
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
Supported image file formats
N/A
N/A
N/A
EXIF

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyesyes
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px
Image resolution
N/A
N/A
4608x2592
N/A
Continuous shooting
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 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
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HDFull HDFull HD
3D recordingnono
N/A
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps60.0 fps120.0 fps120.0 fps
Supported video file formats
N/A
MP4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
N/A
N/A
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
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
Audio system
N/A
N/A
Stereo
N/A
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4

Design

Colour of productWhiteWhiteWhiteBlack
Type of protection
N/A
N/A
Dust resistantShock resistant
Waterproof up to
N/A
N/A
60
N/A
Environmentally sealed
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.02 oz
N/A
3.84 oz2.05 oz
Width1.16 in1.16 in1.16 in0.95 in
Height1.85 in1.85 in1.85 in1.85 in
Depth3.27 in3.27 in3.27 in3.27 in

Storage

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

Power

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

Connectivity

Micro HDMI ports quantity111
N/A
USB connector typeMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USB
Headphone portyesyesyes
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
N/A

Other features

GPSyesnoyesno
Helmet mount
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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