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Sony HDR-AS100V

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • The unit feels compact and sturdy
  • Battery Life and Performance The AS100V has a decent battery life
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Cam's long and narrow form factor seems a little strange
  • a Memory Stick Micro reader and a microSD card reader
  • Video quality suffers in low-light situations

Key specs

  • yes
  • 170 °
  • yes
  • CMOS
  • 13.5 Mpx
  • Wide-angle

Sony HDR-AS100V - Pros & Cons

Sony HDR-AS100V

Pros

  • The unit feels compact and sturdy
  • Battery Life and Performance The AS100V has a decent battery life
  • Lightweight
  • streamlined design
  • Decent video in bright environments
  • superb sound capture
  • ease-of-use and fantastic colour reproduction
  • Sony performs very well in low light conditions
  • versatile
  • high-performance

Cons

  • Cam's long and narrow form factor seems a little strange
  • a Memory Stick Micro reader and a microSD card reader
  • Video quality suffers in low-light situations
  • the camera suffers in low-light environments
  • More Video quality suffers in low-light situations
  • oddly lacks a Burst mode
  • That was lacking in the original design
  • HDR-AS100V doesn t look outdated
  • the mounts feel clunky and not very sturdy
  • you can't playback footage through the remote

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Sony HDR-AS100V - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels13.5 Mpx
Image processorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Lens typeWide-angle
Minimum illumination6.0 lx
Closest focusing distance11.81 in
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Maximum resolution (stills)1920 x 1080 px
Shooting modesAuto
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.25 oz
Width0.95 in
Height1.83 in
Depth3.21 in
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Power
Battery voltage3.6 V
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Other features
GPSyes
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Image
Image ratio W:H16:9
Image stabilizeryes
Field of view170.0 °
Supported image file formatsJPG
White balance modesAuto
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Bitrate at maximum video resolution28.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed0.03 s
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Design
Colour of productWhite
Type of protectionShock resistant
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • MS Micro
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Connectivity
Mini HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Handheld remote controlyes

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Sony HDR-AS100V Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7
Based on 8 reviews
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Sony HDR-AS100V Sony Action Cam AS100V Review: GoPro Finally Has Some Competition
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Gizmodo
Published: 24.06.2014
Sony Action Cam AS100V Review: GoPro Finally Has Some Competition

For years, if you wanted an action camera you would buy GoPro by default. And for good reason! Sony has caught up in a hurry, though. Its newest entry into the increasingly crowded field looks like it might be one of the first legitimate GoPro alternatives. It just depends on which compromises you're willing to make.

Sony HDR-AS100V The best action camera you can buy
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The Verge
Published: 26.11.2014
The best action camera you can buy
4.5

Capturing the crazy times

Sony HDR-AS100V Sony tackles the GoPro giant with the AS100V
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CNET
Published: 01.07.2014
Sony tackles the GoPro giant with the AS100V

Third time's the charm? Sony's Action Cam AS100V has plenty of features to beat the GoPro Goliath at its own game.

Sony HDR-AS100V Sony HDR-AS100V Action Camera overview & impressions | Gear Live
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Sony HDR-AS100V Action Camera overview & impressions | Gear Live

Check out the Sony HDR-AS1000VR Action Cam in this episode! Sony is gunning for GoPro with this rugged action camera that brings pro-quality features along for the ride. I'm talking about features like Advanced Steady Shot that keeps things stable, and built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewing and control from your smartphone or tablet. It's also splash-proof without the need for a body housing, built-in GPS, and  HD recording and high frame rates in 120 or 240 frames per second. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos, and to automatically be entered into our gadget giveaways!

Sony HDR-AS100V Sony HDR-AS200V Action Cam Review: High Quality, Lousy Controls
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Tom's Guide
Published: 10.09.2015
Sony HDR-AS200V Action Cam Review: High Quality, Lousy Controls
3.0

Sony's handsome HD camera shoots beautiful action video and stills, but it’s a chore to operate.

Sony HDR-AS100V Sony Action Cam AS100V Review: GoPro Finally Has Some Competition
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 25.06.2014
Sony Action Cam AS100V Review: GoPro Finally Has Some Competition

For years, if you wanted an action camera you would buy GoPro by default. And for good reason! Sony has...

Sony HDR-AS100V Sonys Best Action Camera HDR-AS100V | Video Camera 4K Camcorder 8K HD Digital Video Dslr
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Ep Cameras 4K 8K HD Digital Video Dslr
Published: 09.08.2014
Sonys Best Action Camera HDR-AS100V | Video Camera 4K Camcorder 8K HD Digital Video Dslr

  Review for Sony HDR-AS100V You probably have read testimonials and reviews about the amazing capabilities of GoPro cameras. Despite the number of wa

Sony HDR-AS100V Sony POV Action Camera (HDR-AS100V) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.06.2014
Sony POV Action Camera (HDR-AS100V) Review
3.5

Sony's Action Cam records decent video in bright situations, has useful image stabilization, and works with a pair of well-specified apps, but the camera suffers in low-light environments.