5 best Sony action cameras

Action cameras from Sony differ in many ways from competitors: GoPro, Garmin and the like. Sony's products are several times cheaper than similar models from the American brand - first of all. Sony action cameras also stand out:

• design and ergonomics. As users assure in reviews and reviews, the form factor from Sony is more convenient than the faceless GoPro bricks. Sony sits well in the hand, looks more beautiful in the frame, pleases with its compactness;
• number of buttons. Sony action cameras are usually endowed with five buttons for control, and analogs are content with a couple 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 other brands in the price range.

But not all Sony extreme cameras are created equal. We have compiled a rating of the best action cameras from the legendary Japanese brand. The models from our review deserve your attention.

Top 5 best Sony action cameras

5 Sony HDR-AS50

The best camera for beginners. There are modifications on sale complete with a remote control. The remote control is attached with a strap on the hand and makes it easy to control the action camera and monitor what is happening in the frame. This Sony action camera is surprisingly lightweight and compact - only 58 grams and 83 mm long.

There is an electronic stabilizer - it works fine, but the picture quality suffers when it works. The frames come out slightly blurry. The reviews say that if you turn off the stub, the video will come out sharp and clear. The set includes an aqua box for shooting underwater. This Sony creates quality photos. In the reviews, the owners share that they have discovered another way to use an action camera - as a video recorder. For this role, it has everything you need - a large capture angle, good recording quality and an overwrite function.

4 Sony FDR-X3000R

Model with 4K support, with aqua box and functional remote control included. The FDR-X3000R does not interrupt recording when a power bank is connected, has an input for an external microphone, is endowed with splash protection and boasts a good ISO - in low light conditions, the footage does not make as much noise as in other models.

The camera itself does not have a display, but an external remote control has one, which is conveniently attached to your hand with a strap. A small functional device allows you to remotely control the Sony action camera and watch what is happening in the frame. The main drawbacks mentioned by users in the reviews are not the sharpest frames, an unreliable strap for the remote control and 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 works for 2.55 hours from the battery. For comparison, even more expensive models from GoPro and other competitors only last about two hours of filming without an outlet. What's more nice: if you don't have enough battery life, and you can't interrupt shooting, just plug in the portable battery and continue working - the video will not be interrupted. One caveat - the action camera in this case is powered directly from the connected power bank, but does not charge itself.

In the reviews, the owners are not overjoyed with the stabilization system - thanks to it, the model is nominated for the title of the best camera in this price range. There is splash protection, a microphone jack, but no display.

2 Sony FDR-X1000VR

4K camera from Sony with a wide angle lens. The matrix with a resolution of 12.80 Mp and a solid electronic stabilizer are the reasons for the pride of the 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 resistance (copes with splashes and dust in moderation), NFC (for easy pairing with smartphones).

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

1 Sony FDR-X3000

An action camera that owns 4K and boasts an optical stabilizer with the best performance. "Stub" does an excellent job of smoothing the picture, while maintaining the sharpness and clarity of objects. In the reviews, experienced users praise the quality of the video, the simplicity of the menu, the ability to shoot with a power bank connected to the camera. The set includes an aqua box - a waterproof case for shooting underwater.

In the reviews, tech bloggers scold the model for the lack of a display and for a meager delivery package - the manufacturer did not put a lens cap on. 8.2 MP matrix, 3x digital zoom, F / 2.8 aperture, external microphone jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC for quick pairing of the device with a smartphone - it's all there.