Sony's top 5 action cameras

Action camera from Sony in many respects differ from competitors: GoPro, Garmin and the like. Sony products are many times cheaper than similar models from the American brand - this is the first. Also Sony action cameras stand out:

• design and ergonomics. As users say in reviews and reviews, the Sony form factor is more convenient than GoPro faceless bricks. Sony fits well in hand, looks prettier in the frame, makes it compact;
• number of buttons. Sony action cameras are endowed, as a rule, with five buttons for control, and analogs are content with a pair of keys;
• the presence of optical stabilization (in some models, electronic stabilization). Competitors either do not have a stabilization system at all, or use an electronic one;
• autonomy. Sony action cameras are endowed with more powerful batteries than neighbors in the price range of other brands.

But not all Sony cameras for extreme shots are equally good. We have formed a rating of the best action cameras from the legendary Japanese brand. Models from our review deserve your attention.

Top 5 Sony Best Action Cameras

5 Sony HDR-AS50

The best camera for beginners. On sale there are modifications complete with remote control. The remote is attached with a hand strap and makes it easy to control the action camera and follow what is happening in the frame. This action camera "Sony" has a surprisingly low weight and compact dimensions - only 58 grams and a length of 83 mm.

Here the electronic stabilizer - it works fine, but the quality of the picture suffers during its operation. Frames go slightly zamylenny. In the reviews they say that if you disable the stub, the video will come out sharp and clear. Included is an aquabox for shooting underwater. This “Sony” creates high-quality photos. In the reviews, the owners share that they discovered another way to use the action camera - as a DVR. For this role, there is everything you need - a large capture angle, good recording quality and a rewriting function.

4 Sony FDR-X3000R

Model with support for 4K, with aquabox and functional remote included. The FDR-X3000R does not interrupt recording when a pilot bank is connected, it has an input for an external microphone, it is protected from splashes and boasts a good ISO — in low light conditions the frames are not as noisy as in other models.

The camera itself does not have a display, but it does have an external remote control, which is conveniently attached to the arm with a strap. A small functional device allows you to remotely control the Sony action camera and observe what is happening in the frame. The main drawbacks that the users named in the reviews are not the sharpest shots, the unreliable strap for the remote and the poor-quality sound when recording voice on the built-in microphones.

3 Sony HDR-AS300

The camera shoots in Full HD resolution, has an optical stabilization system and runs for 2.55 hours from the battery. For comparison, even more expensive models from GoPro and other competitors can withstand only about two hours of shooting without an outlet. What else is nice: if you do not have enough battery life, and you can not interrupt the shooting, just connect a portable battery and work on - the video will not be interrupted. One caveat - the action camera in this case is powered directly from the connected crib, but it does not charge itself.

In the reviews, the owners do not like the stabilization system - thanks to her, the model nominates for the title of the best camera in this price range. Splash protection, microphone jack, but no display here.

2 Sony FDR-X1000VR

4K camera from Sony with a wide-angle lens. Matrix resolution of 12.80 Mp and a good electronic stabilizer - these are the reasons for the pride of users of this model. And then there is wind noise reduction, a clearer background in the frame (compared to competitors), GPS (records the shooting route), moisture and dust protection (copes with splashes and dust in moderation), NFC (for simple pairing with smartphones).

In the reviews, people share their operating experience: initially the action camera was bought only for a vacation, but soon its multifunctionality was discovered - it works as a video nurse, a DVR, a camera for a drone and even toys for children.

1 Sony FDR-X3000

Action camera, which owns 4K and boasts an optical stabilizer with the best performance. "Stub" perfectly copes with the smoothing of the image, preserving the sharpness and clarity of objects. In reviews, experienced users praise the quality of the video, the simplicity of the menu, the ability to shoot with a pilot bank connected to the camera. Included is an aquabox - waterproof case for shooting under water.

In the reviews, techno-bloggers scold the model for the lack of a display and for the meager delivery set - the manufacturer did not put a lid on the lens. 8.2 MP matrix, triple digital zoom, F / 2.8 aperture, external microphone jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC for quick pairing of the device with a smartphone - all this is here.

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