digitalversus.com Updated: 2015-02-07 07:11:15
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Although the GoPro Hero3+ is still the undisputed market leader, Sony's AS100V is easily as good. The GoPro remains slightly ahead on image quality, but the AS100V has plenty of other great features, including an effective digital stabilisation system, GP...
Camcorder is shockand splashresistant without its waterproof casing, Good sensitivity levels for lowlight filming, Pro mode with time code, Effective digital stabilisation, Builtin WiFi, NFC, GPS, Decent battery life, Auto white balance does a good job, 4...
Connections on the camera's underside: not accessible with the camera on a tripod, Image is a little soft compared with certain competitor models, Basic LCD with no backlighting, Can't take a still photo while filming, No 4K video mode...
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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...
The real question is “Should you buy it over the Hero 3+ Black?” Based on performance alone, we would say no. Ultimately, we still lean towards the GoPro. Image quality is more or less comparable (each has its strengths), and while audio quality isn't as...
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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 alternative...
The Sony's image quality is generally excellent, and more or less comparable to the GoPro Hero 3+ Black. Many people will prefer the punchier colors out of the box. Battery life is fan-freakin-tastic, coming in at two hours and forty minutes of consecutiv...
I experienced major software issues with constant card failures. The waterproof housing is only waterproof to 16 feet, which is ridiculous, and water really sticks to the lens. The surf mount is totally unusable, and a sure recipe for losing your camera...
AdvertisementAdvertisementUltimately, we still lean toward the GoPro. Image quality is more or less comparable (each has its strengths), and while audio quality isnt as good on the GoPro, its still really quite good. More to the point, though, is that t...
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Sony's Action Cam series used to be the affordable choice for extreme videographers, but at $299.99, the newer HDR-AS100V model's price tag is creeping closer to its more expensive rivals like the Editors' Choice GoPro Hero3 Black Edition%displayPrice% at...
Lightweight, streamlined design. Well-designed mobile app. Decent video in bright environments. Image stabilization.
Video quality suffers in low-light situations, even on overcast days. Shallow water depth limit...
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...
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Action cameras are about more than just capturing crazy stunts these days — they've become a way to make anything you do look cool. You've probably seen people wave a selfie stick around while riding a bike, or strap a camera to their chest at a sporting...
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The POV Action Camera HDR-AS100V/W is a life camera with HD video recording. However, the body style does not work with most harnesses, so it is mostly suitable for wearing on a helmet or holding. An XAVC-S sensor records in up to 4K quality with 8- to 12...
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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 bu...
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