digitalversus.com Updated: 2015-12-14 10:50:13
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In the already saturated market for pocket-sized action cams, the Sony HDR-AS30V struggles to stand out on image quality alone. However, the built-in GPS is a nice touch and onboard Wi-Fi (and NFC) is always handy. It also has a few interesting extra feat...
Digital stabilisation system, Decent image quality in low light (compared with other pocket camcorders), Slowmotion 120 fps mode in 720p HD, Builtin GPS, WiFi with quick connection via NFC, Charges over microUSB...
Image quality isn't as sharp and precise as the GoPro Hero3(1080/25p), LCD settings screen isn't backlit, Can't mount the camera directly on a tripod (only when in its waterproof housing), Some design features could be better (connections on the underside...
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Action cams have become very popular in recent times. They're very compact so they're easy to bring with you on vacation and smaller outings. They're so light you can mount them on clothing or a helmet, and tons of accessories and expansions exist for t...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2015-12-14 10:50:13
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The Sony Action Cam, at $199.99 or $269.99 (list) for built-in Wi-Fi, is one of the more affordable action cameras available that still offers features like 1080p60 recording. Unfortunately, its video performance is just not up to snuff when compared with...
The Sony Action Cam is one of the most affordable action cameras you can get, and while it's capable of shooting decent looking video at 1080p60, its video quality just isn't on the same level as some competitors...
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When people talk about action cameras, one brand immediately comes to mind: GoPro. It's not surprising – the company has a reputation of building sturdy cameras that can withstand almost everything that you can throw at it and survive, but for most people...
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A few days ago we attended the launch (re-launch, actually) of Sony's two Action cams – the AS30V and the AS100V. Today, Sony has been nice enough to send us the AS30V for review, and today we'll be unboxing the more affordable of the two – the AS30V. The...
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You can't just do something dangerous and insane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren't all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves which one could handl...
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SpecificationThis review was first published in the July 2015 issue of Practical Photography - download back issues here. Digital EditionsNewsletterAbout UsContact UsAdvertise...
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You can't just do something dangerous and insane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren't all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves which one could handl...
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The Sony Action Cam, at $199.99 or $269.99 (list) for built-in Wi-Fi, is one of the more affordable action cameras available that still offers features like 1080p60 recording. Unfortunately, its video performance is just not up to snuff when compared with...
Inexpensive. Rugged build. Good battery life.
Cumbersome controls. Struggles in low-light situations. Loses finer details...
The Sony Action Cam is one of the most affordable action cameras you can get, and while it's capable of shooting decent looking video at 1080p60, its video quality just isn't on the same level as some competitors...
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With the runaway success of the GoPro Hero , everyone's scrambling into the wearable POV camera market. So it's about time Sony — a long-time player in both camcorders and teeny-tiny imaging tech — trotted its own horse into the race.Sony's shooter, simpl...
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Lousy mounts, and a dearth of them. Is this thing on? Without the app, it's hard to tell. Want to use that WiFi? Cool, but your battery will die before your fun ends...
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Sony is a relative latecomer to the burgeoning action camera segment, which is something of a surprise given its heritage as a camera maker and AV in general. The segment leader is undoubtedly GoPro who were inspired by people using standard (but bulky fo...
Compact and light, Highquality 16megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, Image stabilization works well, Easy to use, Builtin WiFi...
Mounts oneuseonly, Can only be mounted in waterproof case, Outgunned by new GoPro Hero3...
We found the Action Cam to be a whole lot of fun to use out in the field, as you can see from our embedded video clip. We were able to position the camera in a number of locations on our Honda CBR 1000RR to get a great range of shots, with both forward an...
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Until now, Sony's efforts in the element-stopping sports cam world had largely consisted of handhelds such as the Bloggie Sport HD and the waterproof Handycam. The $200 Action Cam, however, is an all-out hiking-boot-wearing adventurist, with a backpack fu...
Shoots good-quality videoGreat for slow-motionEasy to use...
Limited photo modePoor app functionality...
Sony's Action Cam is a confident entry into the sports camera market, that is only marred by some easily fixable blemishes...
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