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Sony HDRAS100V/W Video Camera (White)
Brand | Sony |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, HDMI, NFC |
Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick |
Color | White |
Special Feature | camera |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Optical Zoom | 1 |
Camcorder type | Action Camera |
Model Name | Sony |
Included Components | User Manual |
About this item
- Advanced image stabilization adjusts to vibration
- New splash proof body with tripod mount
- View and control via smartphone/ Live View Remote1
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I purchased this camera thinking that I would have lot of time to ride my bike,the thing is I used 2 times.i spend much time taking and editing photos w my DSLR.
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Picture quality | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 | — | — |
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model name | Sony | C300 | — | CNHFG70 | kkkk |
display size | 3 inches | 1.3 inches | 2.27 centimeters | 3.5 inches | 2 inches |
digital zoom | — | 8 multiplier x | — | 800 multiplier x | 16 multiplier x |
optical zoom | — | 8 multiplier x | — | 20 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x |
video resolution | 1080p | 4K | 5.3K | 4K | other |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, HDMI, NFC | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi | USB | Wi-Fi |
shooting modes | Time Lapse | Underwater | Time Lapse | Slow Motion, Fast Motion, Face Detection | Underwater, Manual, Sports |
lens type | Zoom | Fisheye | Zoom | Zoom | Macro |
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Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 3 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
ASIN | B00HNJWSH4 |
Item model number | HDRAS100V/W |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #467,078 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,566 in Sports & Action Video Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 6, 2014 |
Department | unisex (child) |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Product Description
Product Description
Step it up with the Action Cam that brings pro-quality features along for the ride. Keep things smooth with Advanced Steady Shot and enjoy the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewing and control from your mobile device. All in a housing-free, splash-proof body that packs XAVC S HD recording and high frame rates in 120/240p. It"s ready for the big time, are you?
From the Manufacturer
Step it up with the Action Cam that packs pro-quality features like Advanced Steady Shot, built-in Wi-Fi, and XAVC S HD recording and 120/240p frame rates into a splash-proof body. With a built-in tripod mount and GPS tagging, it's ready for the big waves, the big air and the big jumps. The real question is, are you?
Technology
Stay Sharp with SteadyShot
Conquer jagged mountain peaks, rocketing descents or swerving slaloms in perfect clarity thanks to SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode that delivers stunningly smooth video even while in motion. In addition, innovative 3-way shake canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Weather Warrior
Keep focused on the footage and not the conditions thanks to a splash-proof body that takes the worry out of weather, even when your Action Cam is outside its included housing. Need to take a breather or set up a static shot? Simply attach a tripod via the universal tripod screw mount and keep capturing all the action in sublime stability.
Make Every Shot Count
Turn your compatible smartphone or tablet into a mobile, remote viewfinder and make adjustments to camera settings on the fly, even when your road takes you off the beaten path. With Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC), you can frame your shot perfectly before you step off into your next adventure and instantly share it with your friends to up the ante on the next trick or trail. And now you can now control up to 5 Action Cams (HDR-AS100V) at the same time using the optional LiveView Remote1.
Shoot Like a Pro
Capture quick action with smooth image motion pro-quality XAVC S recording with 50Mbps high bit rate data transfer. HDR-AS100V also supports 24p high-speed 120 fps and 240 fps shooting with sound, as well as MP4 HD video for when you just have to share your latest trick and turn across the Internet.
Track Your Trail
Use the built-in GPS with the free PlayMemories Home software to track your speed and performance. Location, trail and speed information add more layers to your ability to analyze your performance that can be captured and displayed on your video.
Serious Stereo Sound
Can you imagine skydiving without hearing the rush of air past your ears, or catching the perfect wave without the crash of the surf? Now you don't have to. Record the splashes, the shouts, and the swooshes in glorious stereo with Action Cam so you can relive your experiences in the detail they deserve.
Additional Features
Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low light shooting
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.
Ultra wide 170° pro quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
With an ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, you will increase your perspective (170-degree viewing angle) while you venture out on breathtaking views of dynamic terrain to include ski slopes and mountain trails.
Capture high quality 13.5MP still images in photo mode
Put your HDR-AS100V in still image mode and capture amazing high quality 13.5MP still images with a single press of the button.
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
Expandable memory with Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC card slot.
HDMI output for easy file transfer
With HDMI output, you'll be able to share your Sony HDR-AS100V video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not included).
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√1. Requires NFC-compatible mobile device. Check device's user manual for compatibility. Device cases may prevent connection. Live View Remote is an optional purchase.
2. Live-View Remote (RM-LV1) included with bundle package.
3. Supplied housing Waterproof down to 3meters (15feet).
2014 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, SteadyShot, Exmor R and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Carl Zeiss is a registered trademark of Carl Zeiss, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Customers like the image quality, value, and image stabilization of the camcorder. They mention that it works really well, the wifi feature works perfectly, and the GPS works great. They also appreciate the appearance, performance, and size of the product. However, some customers disagree on ease of use, and battery life.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camcorder. They mention that it produces very high quality video that is easy to color grade. They also appreciate the crisp pictures and videos. However, some customers have reported issues with the camera's ability to increase the video quality under water.
"...- Built-in image stabilization, which makes the recorded video simply amazing, and shake-proof, which makes viewing the video quite pleasant...." Read more
"...At the time of writing, this is easily the best in class for action cams, and probably the best video capture quality you will find behind the DSL..." Read more
"...It is also cheaper. More about that in a moment. It does professional quality video at a peak of 1920x1080 at 60p frame rate...." Read more
"...the camera endures shock or quick movement, but the footage still comes out very crispy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camcorder. They say that it works well, has great WiFi and GPS features, and is easy to use. Customers are also impresseded with the software, saying it's clunky but useable. They mention that the cam works great for snorkeling, sledding, skiing, and normal back-yard type activities.
"...It has a shot steadying feature that works very well. It has a clumsy WiFi capacity which allows smart phone control and data downloading...." Read more
"...remote, I'm so glad I didnt buy the Sony remote because the wifi feature works perfectly with the iPhone app...." Read more
"...Paired this up with my phone just fine, and it works great for setting the view...." Read more
"...The camera still works with no issues either.So what are the little minor issues that I may have with this camera...." Read more
Customers like the image stabilization of the camcorder. They say it has excellent image quality, the stabilization is nice, and the digital stabilization works a treat. The shot steadying feature works well, and it's totally steady. The mounts are solid, and there is no autofocus to go wrong.
"...features that makes this camera awesome include: - Built-in image stabilization, which makes the recorded video simply amazing, and shake-proof..." Read more
"...Light!The AS100V handles dynamic range very intelligently in both bright and dark settings, and adjusts the exposure faster than most other..." Read more
"...It has GPS time and date stamping. It has a shot steadying feature that works very well...." Read more
"...There is a stabilization feature that compensates for the lack of a steady hand...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the camcorder. They mention that it looks fantastic on their television, takes awesome pictures and has very vivid color. They also like the white color and the fish-eye effect. The videos in daylight and indoors look great, and the design is smart. Customers also say that the camera is lovely, high quality HD, small and easy to operate, and cool.
"...Seriously, It handles quite well through the color gamut, and allows you to record at 1080p at 60fps...." Read more
"...It handles color beautifully, and allows you to record 1080p at 60fps so even the quickest turns and motions are captured accurately and not lost in..." Read more
"...Ample light footage and outdoor footage looks fantastic, there's an occasional jitter when the camera endures shock or quick movement, but the..." Read more
"...to neutral mode and you get very high quality video that is easy to color grade...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camcorder. They mention that the 1080p at 60 fps is really awesome, and the high speed setting is crazy. They also appreciate the progressive frame rates and the rock solid high performance image processor. The camera has an excellent image quality and the High bit rate codec does well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...It handles quite well through the color gamut, and allows you to record at 1080p at 60fps...." Read more
"...It handles color beautifully, and allows you to record 1080p at 60fps so even the quickest turns and motions are captured accurately and not lost in..." Read more
"...All the obvious lesser data rates are included. One may choose to preserve data storage size over resolution in many cases...." Read more
"...Minus one star for it's inability to do full-resolution timelapse sequences (Limited to 1920x1080), and maximum shots per second of one...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the camcorder. They mention that it is a perfect compact size, fits nicely in a fist, and is not awkward to hold. Some say that it's a brilliant compact action cam by a well respected company. They also mention that the ergonomics are pretty good for holding with one hand and recording.
"...It is small and light but has a better control screen and more intuitive menu. It is basically pretty well sealed in the "splash" housing...." Read more
"...Lighter and more compact. The microphone is amazing and in stereo. Great low light video quality!..." Read more
"...It's light weight, compact, easily accessed, even with the included water proof case. Color rendering is pretty close if "vivid" is selected...." Read more
"...Its small and lightweight as well, I really love that the Sony is splashproof, meaning I can be stuck in the rain with it not in the water proof..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camcorder. Some mention it's easy to use and operate as a very simple, no fuss device. They say the software is intuitive, and the user interface is good. However, others say that the LCD display is difficult to navigate, the menus are difficult to understand, and that the interface requires lots of button pushing. They also mention that the software was clumsy and that it became very hard to press the play/stop button after weeks of use.
"...Furthermore, it will also make it easier for you to toggle between the different recording modes a lot more efficiently than trying to do so on the..." Read more
"...The mounting needs some design improvements. The buttons feel stiff and do not have the same quality that Sony once was known for...." Read more
"...Easy smartphone integration/preview/sharing...." Read more
"...It is small and light but has a better control screen and more intuitive menu. It is basically pretty well sealed in the "splash" housing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the camcorder. Some mention it has decent battery life in the lower resolutions, while others say it has very ridiculously short battery life. The remote control also has very short batterylife. The main issue is that it really eats the batteries quick and seems to lose power abruptly.
"...Battery life has met expectations, but I always have a spare if it's below 10 degrees or carry..." Read more
"...The biggest CON in my opinion is the battery life...." Read more
"...The video quality, at the highest settings, is superb. Battery life is good as well...." Read more
"...If it wasn't for a very ridiculously short battery life, I would have given this product a 4-star rating...." Read more
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The camera's splash-proof ability is pretty great, especially in times when mounted on the skeleton case and used in certain conditions (such as when its raining, or when biking or hiking). This also helped it not experience the 'fogging' issue that was quite a problem with the other models (based on the reviews that I read).
One of the biggest improvement (while very minute) is the mounting ability of this camera. Now that it has a built-in mount (albeit not a universal tripod mount hole), an adapter with an anti-rotation pinhole can be attached to this mount, from which any tripods can then be mounded. This makes this POV Camera from good to absolutely great.
Some of the other features that makes this camera awesome include:
- Built-in image stabilization, which makes the recorded video simply amazing, and shake-proof, which makes viewing the video quite pleasant.
- Wi-Fi preview using the free downloadable Android App allows you to have a real-time preview which is a definite must. It helps you set up your camera's POV, and adjust settings that you may not be able to adjust quite well on the camera itself. Furthermore, it will also make it easier for you to toggle between the different recording modes a lot more efficiently than trying to do so on the camera itself. The best part for me has been to be able to connect the phone to the camera by using NFC, always. I just bring my Nexus 5 close to the camera (when its on) and it will bring up the app, connect to the camera, and bam!, ready for real time preview.
- The quality of the video blows the GoPro Hero 3+ out of the water. Add stereo sound recording to that and you be like, Go-What? Seriously, It handles quite well through the color gamut, and allows you to record at 1080p at 60fps. Add Sony's image sensor, image stabilization, and splashproof ability (without the need of an extra case) and it blows the "industry leader" out of the water. The AS100 also has the ability to handle a wider dynamic range, and quite intelligently so, giving it the ability to adjust to changing light situations quite easily and quickly.
- Slow mo and super-slow mo: 120FPS(720p) and 240FPS(480p)
- Swapable Batteries - because battery life is a crapshoot.
The biggest CON in my opinion is the battery life. This becomes a double-whammy simple because when the camera is connected through the Wi-Fi to the phone, the Wi-Fi is always draining the camera while its streaming to the phone (recording or not); furthermore, the phone is now continuously streaming from the camera, and therefore is draining itself dry as well. Good thing the batteries can be swapped easily, and 3rd party batteries and chargers are cheaper than $15 (w/prime shipping).
I'm going to get straight to the main course. The quality of the video alone is an embarrassment to Go Pro (the innovator of this product and the "industry standard"). The sharpness of the lens and fluid motion of the CCD, even with the stabilizer turned off, isn't even in the same category as the competition's. It handles color beautifully, and allows you to record 1080p at 60fps so even the quickest turns and motions are captured accurately and not lost in frame sync.
On paper, there are a few competitors. The Go Pro Hero 3+ Black Edition offers just about the same specs, but lacks a live view remote. But the quality difference gets lost in the fine print. Sony's image sensor is far superior, its stabilizer is subtle and effective, and most importantly, there seems to have been a fine display of quality control and testing, whereas Go Pro absolutely craps themselves in that regard. The Hero 3+ is off focus, the Hero 3 is fragile and buggy, the Hero 2 skips frames and cannot focus underwater, etc, etc. That being said, I'm sure you can understand why I was so excited to try the Sony AS100VR out.
You're probably thinking: "But wait, doesn't the Hero 3+ support 4K video?"
Technically it almost does. What Go Pro considers to be 4k is actually about a thousand pixels short of the WHXGA standard. Practically it does not even come close. It can only shoot (almost) 4K at 12fps, which is about half of the suitable minimum for video. Remember claymation? That was mostly 15fps. You're also shooting "4k video" out of a lens that isn't designed for that resolution, or even properly focused.
Not that it should even matter right now. Most of us can't even keep a 720p video stream from Netflix or Youtube without buffering. 4k as a standard is a decade away.
Light!
The AS100V handles dynamic range very intelligently in both bright and dark settings, and adjusts the exposure faster than most other cameras. This means that if you're wearing it on a bike and ride out of a tunnel, it won't take 3 seconds to adjust to the drastic light change.
I was a little worried that the AS100V would fall short on low-light performance, as almost all action cameras do. But, anxiety averted. Recording under streetlights looks sharp and clean. I would put it far beyond the Hero 3 or 3+, and just slightly above the Hero 2 (which was my previous pick for low-light
performance). Sony takes the gold with quite a bit less noise. I would assume that the the Sony had a larger aperture lens while the Hero 2 had to compensate with ISO, but they're both f/2.4, so I have no explanation other than an improved CCD.
Finally, the game changer: You can opt to record in XAVC format if you buy a high speed memory card. If you plan on using this for anything other than your own enjoyment, this is huge. Before this camera, XAVC was only used in high-end professional camcorders. The compression is much crisper, and there's an upgrade in color depth from your standard 8-bit, to 12-bit. It's a proprietary format, but it is supported by all current Adobe products as well as Vegas and other mainstream video editing applications.
Other goodies worth mentioning:
-240 FPS/480p and 120FPS/720p for super slow motion fun.
- The option to shoot at 170 degrees or crop to a less wide 120 degrees.
-Tripod screw on both camera and waterproof case. The waterproof case has a standard 1/4 screw hole, and the camera has a 1/8. However it comes with a 1/8 to 1/4 base should you choose to use the camera on a tripod without the waterproof case.
- Both the camera and the wrist display charge via standard micro-usb. (Android phone charger)
- On-board GPS that doesn't require specific software or a website to use (although you have the option). It saves the data in a .log file, so you can load it into virtually anything.
- Easy smartphone integration/preview/sharing.
At the time of writing, this is easily the best in class for action cams, and probably the best video capture quality you will find behind the DSL price-range.
The only thing I can't comment on is it's longevity. But if it breaks easily or stops working, I'll certainly change those 5 stars and complain to the world by updating this review.
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Splashproof and also a waterproof case that's good for 5 meters under water is what I use mostly for when I'm taking it out for use, the case does muffle the audio but then again if you're doing something that involves noise like muffling wind that's basically all you will hear straight from the playback. The stereo speakers are there and I have yet to realize the value of the sound since it's mostly about the video rather than audio for Action Cameras.
Now this camera does get hot when recording, REAL HOT. Inside the W-P case it can get to the point where leaving it on constant it can only record about 1hr45mins of footage before the battery succumbs to the heat and dies, well the heat isn't the only thing the actual recording, but it does seem to get extremely warm and you need to take that into consideration. Like remembering to put the record button into the lock position when it's in your pocket or it just might pocket record and start feeling warm after 40 mins and many wasted GB of space.
Also the 64GB memory card I use for mine ultimately has more than enough I'd even consider getting 32 since I can get close to 6 hours with my card without the pro mode which just boosts the bit rate on the recording which would only give me less than 3 and a half hours of footage if the battery can last that long. Then again I'm not the one that leaves a lot of footage on the card only to retrieve it later on after I'm all done I like to get the videos out and onto my computer as fast as possible. So the bigger (and a card that can handle REALLY HIGH bitrate speeds for writing data) would be most useful.
Don't forget to check out wearable accessories some that aren't licensed by Sony are good enough at decent prices, just make sure you do your research.
The only area that could use improvement would be battery life. If Sony could find a way to allow for an external power supply while the camera is in its waterproof case, it would be perfect.