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Sony HDR-AS50R

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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
In the past week, Sony announced one of it’s latest releases, the HDR-AS50 Action Cam. They’ve listened to the suggestions and complaints from consumers to create a top of the line, user-friendly, feature-rich action camera that’s built for capturing quality footage on your most exciting adventures. Built with a friendly user interface with an integrated screen, it’s now easier than ever to achieve professional results whether you’re mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, or just camping. Paired with a wide range of available accessories, you can mount it just about anywhere you can imagine, control it via a live view remote, andRead more
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Pros

  • are new
  • more intuitive buttons and an improved wrist remote
  • small

Cons

  • Full HD movie recording and built-in LED macro lights
  • The camera powers up in two to three seconds
  • this 36 second movie is 107Mb in size

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • CMOS
  • 11.1 Mpx

Sony HDR-AS50R - Pros & Cons

Sony HDR-AS50R

Pros

  • are new
  • more intuitive buttons and an improved wrist remote
  • small
  • sleek
  • and built for portability
  • rugged housing with full waterproof abilities up to 60 meters

Cons

  • Full HD movie recording and built-in LED macro lights
  • The camera powers up in two to three seconds
  • this 36 second movie is 107Mb in size
  • It s only sold as a bundle for now
  • the image quality is bad
  • Image quality is bad and lack of sharpness
  • IQ is blurred and noisy
  • it s not usable in medium/low light condition

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Sony HDR-AS50R - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels11.1 Mpx
Image processorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Focal length range (f-f)18.4 - 21.8
Fixed aperture0.11 in
Minimum illumination6.0 lx
Closest focusing distance11.81 in
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Maximum resolution (stills)4608 x 2592 px
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
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Dimensions
Weight2.93 oz
Width0.95 in
Height1.85 in
Depth3.27 in
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Power
Battery voltage3.6 V
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Image
Image ratio W:H16:9
Image stabilizeryes
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Type of protectionShock resistant
Waterproof up to60
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
USB connector typeMicro-USB
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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