Name: HDR-AZ1
Brand: Sony
SKU: 271007
Rating: 4.1 (35 reviews)

great iq with very flexible mounting
controls are well placed and large enough to operate easily in most conditions
The AZ1VR is really neat and simple to use

goggle-mounting and dog-back-mounting are sick
the WiFi was turned on and interfered with the RF of the drone
none of the Action Cams currently record 2K or 4K video

Image stabilizer: yes
Sensor type: CMOS
Effective pixels: 11.9 Mpx

Sony HDR-AZ1 - Pros & Cons

great iq with very flexible mounting
controls are well placed and large enough to operate easily in most conditions
The AZ1VR is really neat and simple to use
very light
simple would be great
steady shot feature
GoPro gives is more pleasing during most lighting conditions
File size is handled very well also
great features in excellent clarity
portable size is perfect for those who enjoy activities outdoors where size
Super
smooth imaging thanks to the SteadyShot technology
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

goggle-mounting and dog-back-mounting are sick
the WiFi was turned on and interfered with the RF of the drone
none of the Action Cams currently record 2K or 4K video
Image stabilization sucks for action cameras
Mounting options are more scarce than GoPro
much larger
bulkier
and heavy compared to their new design
Software Video editing software is not typically the cheapest
Wi-Fi settings

Sony - Video Reviews (6)

Sony HDR-AZ1VR and HDR-AZ1 Action Cameras

Sony HDR-AZ1 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective pixels	11.9 Mpx
Image processor	BIONZ X

Fixed aperture	0.11 in
Minimum illumination	6.0 lx

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	AVC H.264 MP4 MPEG4
Supported video modes	1080p
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	120.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed	0.03 s

Colour of product	White
Type of protection	Shock resistant

Compatible memory cards	microSD microSDHC microSDXC

USB connector type	Micro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
NFC	yes

Image ratio W:H	16:9
Image stabilizer	yes
White balance modes	Auto

Photo mode	yes
Maximum resolution (stills)	4608 x 2592 px

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speakers	yes

Weight	1.69 oz
Width	0.95 in
Height	1.42 in
Depth	2.91 in

Battery voltage	3.7 V

GPS	yes

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Published: 29.01.2015

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Published: 18.10.2014

Sony HDR-AZ1 Action Cam Mini Review - Nerd Techy

If you’re a fan of capturing all of your favorite footage wherever you go, investing in the right action camera is crucial. Introducing the Sony HDR-AZ1VR Action Cam Mini. It’s a rugged, high-tech mini camcorder that’s ready to be put through the wringer of any action sport you’d like. Sony plans on releasing it to the public on October 19th of 2014, so we decided to take a sneak peek at what it has to offer – is it really all that great? Let’s find out! Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases