Sony HDR-AS100V

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.

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

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

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

  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'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.