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Sony FDR-X3000 vs Sony HDR-AS300

1.16 in
1.85 in
Sony FDR-X3000 Action Camera
Sony FDR-X3000
1.16 in
1.85 in
Sony HDR-AS300 Action Camera
Sony HDR-AS300
Available colors
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
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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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User rating
56
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56 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
1 %
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4.1 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
Effective pixels8.2 Mpx8.2 Mpx

Image

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Image stabilizeryesyes
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes

Screen and viewfinder

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Built-in displayyesyes

Photography features

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Photo modeyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)4608 x 2592 px4608 x 2592 px

Videography features

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Maximum resolution3840 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
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps120.0 fps

Audio features

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Built-in speakersyesyes

Design

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Colour of productWhiteWhite

Dimensions

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Weight4.02 oz3.84 oz
Width1.16 in1.16 in
Height1.85 in1.85 in
Depth3.27 in3.27 in

Storage

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Power

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V

Connectivity

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
Micro HDMI ports quantity11
USB connector typeMicro-USBMicro-USB
Headphone portyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Other features

Sony FDR-X3000Sony FDR-X3000
Sony HDR-AS300Sony HDR-AS300
GPSyesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Sony FDR-X3000 vs Sony HDR-AS300 - User Opinions

          • katina.steuber
            over 1 year ago
            The Sony FDR-X3000 and HDR-AS300 both offer advanced image stabilisation, and are priced starting at $400 (roughly Rs. 26,800) and $300 (roughly Rs. 20,100). The big difference between the two cameras is that the Sony FDR-X3000 supports 4K UHD video, while the Sony HDR-AS300 only supports full-HD recording.Sep 12, 2016
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