Sony is releasing a pair of new action cams that are the company’s first POV cameras to feature their Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology. The bigger draw between the two cameras is the FDR-X3000R which shoots 4K. While it appears that the second camera, the HDR-AS300R, is built in a similar body as the FDR, it “only” shoots Full HD.
Both cameras (and their accessories) should be available towards the end of September at $400 and $300 respectively.
For more details and technical specifications, check out the full press release below.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2016 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced their first POV cameras to feature the innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS) image stabilization technology, the FDR-X3000R 4K1 model and HDR-AS300R Full HD model.
The flagship feature of the two new cameras – Balanced Optical SteadyShot2 – is an advanced form of image stabilization where internally, the camera’s lens and sensor are joined and moved together to compensate for camera shake caused by excessive motion, whether shooting handheld with optional accessories or during a fast-paced sporting activity. This is a particularly effective technology when paired with a POV action camera design as it ensures captured video footage is smooth and stable – even in 4K or high-frame-rate shooting modes.
Advanced Movie-Making Capabilities
The versatile new FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R Action Cam feature a new ZEISS® Tessar lens with significantly less lens distortion than previous models3. They are also equipped with a new back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with large pixels designed for 16:9 aspect ratio video plus a powerful BIONZ X™ processor, ensuring that video quality remains consistently strong across all settings.
The new cameras utilize full pixel readout without pixel binning technology to produce exceptionally high resolution and accurate colors in both 4K (FDR-X3000R only) and Full HD videos. This allows them to read and process data from all of the sensor’s pixels, producing highly detailed video content with minimal noise and ‘jaggies’ in a variety of formats including the high data stream XAVC S™ codec (100Mbps in 4K and 50Mbps in Full HD) 4. The FDR-X3000R can also shoot 120p in Full HD and HDR-AS300R can shoot 120p in HD for impressive slow-motion footage 5. Both cameras offer a new angle of view adjustment, with a 3x smooth zoom or preset “wide”, “medium” and “narrow”6 settings. This allows shooters to get even closer to the action during movie recording, and reducing barrel distortion common with wide view POV cameras.
FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R each have a built-in stereo mic7 with wind noise reduction to reduce the impact of wind interference on overall audio quality, and are equipped with stereo microphone input for advanced recording.
Live–View Remote and User Interface
Sony’s new Action Cam models will be offered in a kit with a compact Live-View Remote8 that is about 30% smaller than previous9 version. The remote, with a mountable design, acts as an extension of the camera and allows users to see what is being recorded when the camera is not accessible. The remote has the ability to control various functionalities including shooting settings, start/stop recording, power on/off and more. It also features an “auto display off” mode that turns off its LCD screen display automatically during shooting in order to save power of both camera and remote.
The versatile remote accessory can be attached to various optional accessories such as Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1), Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM2) using supplied mount adaptor, or worn as a wristband using supplied belt. Users can also utilize Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile™ application – available for both Android and iOS – to control the new Action Cam with a smart device10.
Based on extensive feedback from athletes, filmmakers and more casual users, the new cameras and Live-View Remote feature a more in-depth user interface and menu system, with a rich indication of camera settings that makes it easier to navigate menus and customize settings as needed. The new models also offers “Wi-Fi high power mode”, which extends to communication distance between the camera and Live-View Remote11 for more flexible shooting.
Additional Feature Enhancements
The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R both include a unique Time-lapse Capture feature that shoots still images in pre-set intervals that can later be transformed into a stunning 4K time-lapse movie utilizing the Action Cam Movie Creator software12. The Action Cam App13 can also create time-lapse movies in Full HD.
Built-in GPS inherited from previous models3 is available, allowing location tracking and speedometer to be added to the video file when Action Cam Movie Creator is used. This also allows GPS Data Overlay on video to read your speed data and generate another video file14 that includes your route, speed information, etc.
Additionally, an updated version Sony’s own in-built movie creator – Highlight Movie Maker15 – is available in the new cameras. The innovative feature, which now utilizes face detection technology, automatically assembles footage into a video highlight package and pairs it with custom music for the ultimate viewing experience.
For the more advanced user, there are an expanded scope of manual controls and setting adjustments including white balance, and auto exposure shifting. Loop recording is also available, allowing users to maximize usage of available memory card space to ensure they get the exact shot they are looking for.
The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R have a splash-proof body and are waterproof with supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) 7 that is certified down to 197 ft. / 60m in depth. A new range of accessories for Action Cam has also been announced, including the Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1) that is an ideal travel accessory as it enables flexible one-handed shooting and the MC Protector (AKA-MCP1) for extra protection from lens scratches and dirt.
Pricing and Availability
The new Sony FDR-X3000 will be sold as body only for about $400 US ($550 CA), and will be offered as a kit (model FDR-X3000R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $550 US ($700 CA).
The new Sony HDR-AS300 will be sold as a body only for about $300 US ($400 CA) and will be offered as a kit (model HDR-AS300R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $450 US ($550 CA).
The new AKA-FGP1 finger grip will be sold for about $25 US ($40 CA), and the AKA-MCP1 lens shield will be sold for about $35 US ($50 CA).
All products will be available in North America in late September at authorized dealers.
For more information on the new Action Cam lineup, please visit the Action Cam homepage within sony.com.
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Sony FDR-X3000R Specifications
| Camera | Camera Type | Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder | |
| Colors | Colors | (W)White | |
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| Imaging Sensor | Imaging Sensor | 1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated “Exmor R”CMOS Sensor | |
| Processor | BIONZ X image processor | ||
| Pixel Gross | approx.8.57 Megapixels | ||
| Effective Picture Resolution(movie) | approx.8.2 Megapixels(16:9) *1 *2 | ||
| Effective Picture Resolution(still) | approx.8.2 Megapixels(16:9) *1 *2 | ||
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters | ||
| Recording | Microphones.Max input level | – | |
| Frequency Response | – | ||
| S/N Ratio | – | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) | – | ||
| Wow and Flutter | – | ||
| Media Type | MP4: | ||
| Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2) | |||
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| Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) | |||
| XAVC S(50Mbps): | |||
| Micro SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher) | |||
| XAVC S(60Mbps): | |||
| Micro SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher) | |||
| XAVC S (100Mbps): | |||
| Micro SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher) | |||
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| Maximum Capacity of External Media | 128GB(As of 12/2015) | ||
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| Still Image File Format | DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible | ||
| Still Image Mode | JPEG | ||
| Still Image Max Effective | approx.8.2 Megapixels *2 | ||
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| Still Image Size(Photo Mode) | approx.12.0 Megapixels 16:9 (4624×2600) *2 | ||
| approx.6.1 Megapixels 16:9 (3280×1848) *3 | |||
| approx.3.0 Megapixels 16:9 (2304×1296) *3 | |||
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| Still Image Size(Time-lapse capture mode) | approx.2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080) | ||
| approx.8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160) | |||
| Still Image Size(Interval Photo Recording Mode) | – | ||
| Still Image Size(Sweep Panorama) | – | ||
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| Still Image Size(Motion Shot LE Photo Recording Mode) | approx.2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080) | ||
| Video Format | MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | ||
| XAVC S format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | |||
| Video Mode(Resolution) | <MP4> | ||
| PS:1920×1080 60p/50p | |||
| HQ:1920×1080 30p/25p | |||
| STD:1280×720 30p/25p | |||
| HS120(HS100):1280×720 120p/100p | |||
| HS240(HS200):800×480 240p/200p | |||
| <XAVC S 4K> | |||
| 30p/25p:3840×2160 30p/25p | |||
| 24p:3840×2160 24p | |||
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| 120p/100p:1920×1080 120p/100p | |||
| 240p/200p:1280×720 240p/200p | |||
| 60p/50p:1920×1080 60p/50p | |||
| 30p/25p:1920×1080 30p/25p | |||
| 24p:1920×1080 24p | |||
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| Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) *4 *5 | <MP4> | ||
| PS:approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| HQ:approx.16Mbps/ | |||
| STD:approx.6Mbps/ | |||
| HS120(HS100):approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| HS240(HS200):approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| <XAVC S 4K> | |||
| 30p/24p:approx.60Mbps/approx.100Mbps | |||
| 25p:approx.60Mbps/approx.100Mbps | |||
| <XAVC S HD> | |||
| 120p/240p:approx.60Mbps/approx.100Mbps | |||
| 60p/30p/24p:approx.50Mbps | |||
| 100p/200p:approx.60Mbps/approx.100Mbps | |||
| 50p/25p:approx.50Mbps | |||
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| Video Actual (Pixel) | approx.8.2 Megapixels *1 *2 | ||
| Video Signal | UHDTV | ||
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| Progressive Mode | Yes | ||
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| Recording and Playback Times(in Internal Media)(2ch) *6 *7 | – | ||
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| Number of Recording Pictures(in Internal Media) *8 | – | ||
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| Photo Capture from Movie | – | ||
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| Audio Format | MP4/MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch | ||
| XAVC S/LPCM 2ch | |||
| Microphone/Speaker | Built-in Microphone | ||
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| Audio Recording ON/OFF | Yes | ||
| Mic Level Control | – | ||
| Wind Position | – | ||
| Wind noise reduction | Yes(Off/On) | ||
| Auto wind noise reduction | – | ||
| Play List Edit | – | ||
| Dual Video Recording | – | ||
| Optics/Lens | Lens Type | ZEISS Tessar | |
| Lens Stabilization | Balanced Optical SteadyShot | ||
| Aperture | F2.8 | ||
| Optical Zoom | – | ||
| Extended Zoom | – | ||
| Digital Zoom | 3x | ||
| Clear Image Zoom | – | ||
| Focal Distance | f=2.6mm | ||
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| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Movie Mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Photo Mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Time-lapse capture mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Interval Photo Recording Mode) | – | ||
| Filter Diameter | – | ||
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| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 50cm | ||
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| ND Filter | – | ||
| Focus Ring | – | ||
| Zoom Ring | – | ||
| Iris Ring | – | ||
| Viewfinder | Type | – | |
| Field of View | – | ||
| VF Backlight | – | ||
| VF Power Mode | – | ||
| LCD Display | LCD Type | – | |
| Touch Panel | – | ||
| Angle Adjustment | – | ||
| Brightness Control *10 | – | ||
| LCD Contrast | – | ||
| LCD Backlight | – | ||
| Coverage | – | ||
| Histogram | – | ||
| Marker/Grid Display | – | ||
| Display Panel | Display Panel | Yes | |
| Projector | Light Output | – | |
| Resolution Output | – | ||
| Screen Coverage | – | ||
| Throw Distance | – | ||
| Endurance (Battery Life) | – | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| Keystone Adjustment | – | ||
| Focus Control | Focus System | – | |
| Focus Points | – | ||
| AF Modes | – | ||
| Focus Area | – | ||
| Push Auto Focus | – | ||
| AF Assist | – | ||
| Manual Focus Assist | – | ||
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| Focus Features | – | ||
| Tele Macro | – | ||
| Exposure System | Metering Modes | Multi-segment | |
| Exposure Compensation | AE Shift | ||
| Exposure Settings | Auto | ||
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| LOW LUX Mode | – | ||
| Scene Mode(s) | Auto/Underwater | ||
| D-RangeOptimizer | – | ||
| Backlight Compensation | Yes(Auto) | ||
| Noise Reduction | Yes | ||
| White Balance Mode | AUTO/Color Temp/Custom | ||
| WB Shift | – | ||
| Minimum Illumination | 6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed) | ||
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| Auto Iris Control | – | ||
| Manual Iris Control | – | ||
| Push Auto Iris | – | ||
| Manual Exposure Assist | – | ||
| Drive System | Drive Mode | Single Shooting/Burst Shooting/Motion Shot LE | |
| Self-timer | Yes(2sec/10sec) | ||
| Shutter Speed Auto Control Range | 1/30 – 1/10,000(30fps) | ||
| Shutter Speed(Standard) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Smooth Slow Rec) | – | ||
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| Convenience Features | Built-in USB Cable | – | |
| Stand | – | ||
| Multi Selector | – | ||
| Manual/Auto Lens Cover | – | ||
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD | – | ||
| Handle Zoom Speed | – | ||
| Red Eye Reduction | – | ||
| Fader Effect(s) *11 | – | ||
| Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects | -/- | ||
| Date/Time Stamp | – | ||
| Erase/Protect | -/- | ||
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| Media/Battery Indicator | Yes(recordable time)/Yes(remaining capacity) | ||
| On Screen Main Indicators | Recording Mode | ||
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| Shooting Mode Status | |||
| GPS Tracking Status | |||
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| Built-in Video Light Coverage | – | ||
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| Live-View Remote | Yes *12 | ||
| Remote Control | Yes(REC S/S, and TC Reset only) | ||
| Time Code/User Bit | Yes(XAVC S only) | ||
| Self Recording | – | ||
| One Touch Disc Burn | – | ||
| Color Slow Shutter | – | ||
| Easy Handycam/Help Function | -/- | ||
| Advanced Features | Playback/Delete with Remote Commander | Yes *13 *14 | |
| Flip | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth function(built-in) | Yes | ||
| Time-lapse AE mode | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi HI power setting | Yes | ||
| Beep volume | Yes | ||
| Lamp setting | Yes | ||
| Only Audio Recording Mode(without video) | – | ||
| Wi-Fi(built-in) | Yes | ||
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| View on TV | – | ||
| NFC | One-touch remote | ||
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| Live Streaming | Yes *15 | ||
| Time-lapse capture | Yes(photo) | ||
| (1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/60s) | |||
| Interval Recording | – | ||
| Burst Shooting | Yes(8fps/5fps/2fps) | ||
| Motion Shot LE | Yes(8fps/5fps/2fps) | ||
| Loop Recording | Yes | ||
| Closer Voice | – | ||
| Premium Closer Voice | – | ||
| My Voice Canceling | – | ||
| LINE IN | – | ||
| Low Cut Filter | – | ||
| AGCLimit | – | ||
| Audio Level Display | – | ||
| 3D Depth Adjustment(Recording) | – | ||
| 3D Depth Adjustment(Playback) | – | ||
| Power Save | Yes | ||
| Built-in”PlayMemories Home(Lite Version)” | – | ||
| Pre-installed “PMB Portable” | – | ||
| Cinematone | – | ||
| Color Setting | Yes(Vivid/Neutral) | ||
| S-Master | – | ||
| Assignable Dial | – | ||
| Embedded GPS | Yes | ||
| Face Detection | – | ||
| Priority Setting( for Face Detetection) | – | ||
| Smile Shutter *9 | – | ||
| Golf Shot | – | ||
| Smooth Slow Rec | – | ||
| Image Stabilization | Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode | ||
| Intelligent Auto | – | ||
| View&Index | – | ||
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| Panorama | – | ||
| NightShot infrared System | – | ||
| x.v.Color | – | ||
| Water Proof | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Splash Proof | Yes(Equivalent to IPX4) *16 *17 | ||
| Dust Proof *18 | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Shockproof *18 *19 | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Airplane Mode | Yes | ||
| Assignable Button | – | ||
| Paint | – | ||
| Status Check | – | ||
| Color Bar | – | ||
| Motion Shot Video | – | ||
| Flash | Flash Type | – | |
| Flash Metering System | – | ||
| Flash Modes | – | ||
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| Flash Compensation | – | ||
| Flash Coverage | – | ||
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| Interface | Wireless LAN(built-in) | Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)) | |
| NFC | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) | ||
| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible | ||
| STD Output | Composite Video Out(AV CABLE VMC-15MR2(sold separately)) | ||
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| HD Output | HDMI Out(micro)(sold separately) | ||
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| 4K Output | HDMI Out(micro)(sold separately) | ||
| USB Port(s) | – | ||
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| Multi/Micro USB Terminal *20 | Yes | ||
| BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI) | Yes | ||
| PhotoTV HD | – | ||
| DVDirect | – | ||
| Headphone Jack | – | ||
| Line Input (Analog Audio) | – | ||
| Microphone Input | Stereo Minijack | ||
| Direct Copy | – | ||
| PictBridge Compatible | – | ||
| DC IN | – | ||
| Remote Termnal | – | ||
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (HDMI micro) *21 | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| A/V Remote Termnal | – | ||
| Accessory Shoe | – | ||
| Weights and Measurements | Dimensions(approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery) *22 | Approx.29.4mm x 47.0mm x 83.0mm | |
| Approx.1 3/16inch x 1 7/8inch | |||
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| Weight(approx) (Main unit only) | approx.89g | ||
| approx.3.2oz | |||
| Weight(approx.) (Total) *23 | approx.114g(NP-BX1(supplied battery)) | ||
| approx.4.1oz(NP-BX1(supplied battery)) | |||
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| Power | Battery Type | NP-BX1 | |
| Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery) *24 | Yes(approx. 4h 50min) | ||
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| Power Consumption (in Display Panel Operation) *25 | approx.2.0W | ||
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| Power Requirements | 3.6V (battery pack) | ||
| In the Box | Supplied Accessory *26 | Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1) (1) | |
| micro USB Cable (1) | |||
| “Startup Guide”(2) | |||
| Underwater Housing(MPK-UWH1)(1) | |||
| Attachment Buckle(1) | |||
| Live-View Remote(1) | |||
| Belt(1) | |||
| Mount Adaptor (1) | |||
| Cradle (1) | |||
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| Optics/Lens(details) | Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Movie) | Steady Shot Mode:Active(16:9) | 17mm |
| Steady shot mode:Intelligent active(16:9) | – | ||
| Camera(details) | Auto Non Flicker | Yes | |
| Gain Control | Auto | ||
| Shutter Speed | Auto(Auto Slow Shutter ON) | – | |
| Auto(Auto Slow Shutter OFF) | – | ||
| Scene Selection | – | ||
| LOW LUX | – | ||
| Manual lris Control(Photo Mode) | – | ||
| Manual Shutter Control(Photo Mode) | – | ||
| Face Detection | Auto Control | – | |
| Face Touch | – | ||
| Smile Shutter | Smile Sensitivity | – | |
| Imaging Sensor(details) | Recording pixels(photo, 16:9) | approx.12.0 Megapixels *2 | |
| Effective(movie, 16:9) | approx.8.2 Megapixels *1 *2 | ||
| Panel(details) | blank | – | |
| Projection(details) | Projection type | – | |
| Light source | – | ||
| Focus | – | ||
| Color repeatability | – | ||
| Contrast ratio | – | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| USB Charging(details) | blank | DC 5 V 500 mA/800 mA | |
| USB Power Supply | blank | Yes(1.5A or more is recommended) | |
| Convenience Features(details) | TV Connect Guide | – | |
| Image Management File Repair | Yes(AUTO) | ||
| Fast Playback | About 5 times/10 times | ||
| Slow Playback | – | ||
| Date&Time, Area Setting | Date&Time, Summer Time, Area Set | Yes | |
| Auto Date&Time, Area Adjustment by GPS | Yes | ||
| Media Format | Quick Format(Initialize) | Memory Card | |
| Full Format (Erase All completely) | – | ||
| Copying Image | Internal Media –> Memory card | – | |
| Memory card –> Internal Media | – | ||
| Dimensions(details) | blank | Approx.29.4mm x 47.0mm x 83.0mm | |
| Others(details) | Conversion Lens Mode(w/ Optional Lens) | – | |
| Wi-Fi(w/ optional Wireless adaptor) | – | ||
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| XLRBox | – | ||
| 5.1ch Center Mic Ready(w/ Optional microphone) | – | ||
| Demonstration Mode | – | ||
| Pre-Installed High Definition Demo Movie | – | ||
| Operating Temperature | -10 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / +14 degrees F. – +104 degrees F. | ||
| Storage Temperature | -20 degrees C. – +60 degrees C. / -4 degrees F. – +140 degrees F. |
Sony HDR-AS300R Specifications
| Camera | Camera Type | Digital HD Video Camera Recorder | |
| Colors | Colors | (W)White | |
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| Imaging Sensor | Imaging Sensor | 1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated “Exmor R”CMOS Sensor | |
| Processor | BIONZ X image processor | ||
| Pixel Gross | approx.8.57 Megapixels | ||
| Effective Picture Resolution(movie) | approx.8.2 Megapixels(16:9) *1 *2 | ||
| Effective Picture Resolution(still) | approx.8.2 Megapixels(16:9) *1 *2 | ||
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters | ||
| Recording | Microphones.Max input level | – | |
| Frequency Response | – | ||
| S/N Ratio | – | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) | – | ||
| Wow and Flutter | – | ||
| Media Type | MP4: | ||
| Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2) | |||
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| Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) | |||
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| Micro SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher) | |||
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| Maximum Capacity of External Media | 128GB(As of 12/2015) | ||
| Internal Media | – | ||
| Still Image File Format | DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible | ||
| Still Image Mode | JPEG | ||
| Still Image Max Effective | approx.8.2 Megapixels *2 | ||
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| Still Image Size(Photo Mode) | approx.12.0 Megapixels 16:9 (4624×2600) *2 | ||
| approx.6.1 Megapixels 16:9 (3280×1848) *3 | |||
| approx.3.0 Megapixels 16:9 (2304×1296) *3 | |||
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| Still Image Size(Time-lapse capture mode) | approx.2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080) | ||
| approx.8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840×2160) | |||
| Still Image Size(Interval Photo Recording Mode) | – | ||
| Still Image Size(Sweep Panorama) | – | ||
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| Still Image Size(Motion Shot LE Photo Recording Mode) | approx.2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920×1080) | ||
| Video Format | MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | ||
| XAVC S format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | |||
| Video Mode(Resolution) | <MP4> | ||
| PS:1920×1080 60p/50p | |||
| HQ:1920×1080 30p/25p | |||
| STD:1280×720 30p/25p | |||
| HS120(HS100):1280×720 120p/100p | |||
| HS240(HS200):800×480 240p/200p | |||
| <XAVC S HD> | |||
| 60p/50p:1920×1080 60p/50p | |||
| 30p/25p:1920×1080 30p/25p | |||
| 24p:1920×1080 24p | |||
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| Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) *4 *5 | <MP4> | ||
| PS:approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| HQ:approx.16Mbps/ | |||
| STD:approx.6Mbps/ | |||
| HS120(HS100):approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| HS240(HS200):approx.28Mbps/ | |||
| <XAVC S HD> | |||
| 60p/30p/24p:approx.50Mbps | |||
| 50p/25p:approx.50Mbps | |||
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| Video Actual (Pixel) | approx.8.2 Megapixels *1 *2 | ||
| Video Signal | HDTV | ||
| NTSC color, EIA standards | |||
| PAL color, CCIR standards | |||
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| Progressive Mode | Yes | ||
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| Recording and Playback Times(in Internal Media)(5.1ch) *6 *7 | – | ||
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| Recording and Playback Times(in Internal Media)(2ch) *6 *7 | – | ||
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| Number of Recording Pictures(in Internal Media) *8 | – | ||
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| Photo Capture from Movie | – | ||
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| Dual Record *9 | – | ||
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| Audio Format | MP4/MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch | ||
| XAVC S/LPCM 2ch | |||
| Microphone/Speaker | Built-in Microphone | ||
| Monaural Speaker | |||
| Audio Recording ON/OFF | Yes | ||
| Mic Level Control | – | ||
| Wind Position | – | ||
| Wind noise reduction | Yes(Off/On) | ||
| Auto wind noise reduction | – | ||
| Play List Edit | – | ||
| Dual Video Recording | – | ||
| Optics/Lens | Lens Type | ZEISS Tessar | |
| Lens Stabilization | Balanced Optical SteadyShot | ||
| Aperture | F2.8 | ||
| Optical Zoom | – | ||
| Extended Zoom | – | ||
| Digital Zoom | 3x | ||
| Clear Image Zoom | – | ||
| Focal Distance | f=2.6mm | ||
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| FOV | – | ||
| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Movie Mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Photo Mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Time-lapse capture mode) | f=17mm(WIDE), | ||
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| f=32mm(NARROW) | |||
| Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Interval Photo Recording Mode) | – | ||
| Filter Diameter | – | ||
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| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 50cm | ||
| approx. 19 3/4inch | |||
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| Aperture Blade | – | ||
| ND Filter | – | ||
| Focus Ring | – | ||
| Zoom Ring | – | ||
| Iris Ring | – | ||
| Viewfinder | Type | – | |
| Field of View | – | ||
| VF Backlight | – | ||
| VF Power Mode | – | ||
| LCD Display | LCD Type | – | |
| Touch Panel | – | ||
| Angle Adjustment | – | ||
| Brightness Control *10 | – | ||
| LCD Contrast | – | ||
| LCD Backlight | – | ||
| Coverage | – | ||
| Histogram | – | ||
| Marker/Grid Display | – | ||
| Display Panel | Display Panel | Yes | |
| Projector | Light Output | – | |
| Resolution Output | – | ||
| Screen Coverage | – | ||
| Throw Distance | – | ||
| Endurance (Battery Life) | – | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| Keystone Adjustment | – | ||
| Focus Control | Focus System | – | |
| Focus Points | – | ||
| AF Modes | – | ||
| Focus Area | – | ||
| Push Auto Focus | – | ||
| AF Assist | – | ||
| Manual Focus Assist | – | ||
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| Focus Features | – | ||
| Tele Macro | – | ||
| Exposure System | Metering Modes | Multi-segment | |
| Exposure Compensation | AE Shift | ||
| Exposure Settings | Auto | ||
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| LOW LUX Mode | – | ||
| Scene Mode(s) | Auto/Underwater | ||
| D-RangeOptimizer | – | ||
| Backlight Compensation | Yes(Auto) | ||
| Noise Reduction | Yes | ||
| White Balance Mode | AUTO/Color Temp/Custom | ||
| WB Shift | – | ||
| Minimum Illumination | 6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed) | ||
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| Auto Iris Control | – | ||
| Manual Iris Control | – | ||
| Push Auto Iris | – | ||
| Manual Exposure Assist | – | ||
| Drive System | Drive Mode | Single Shooting/Burst Shooting/Motion Shot LE | |
| Self-timer | Yes(2sec/10sec) | ||
| Shutter Speed Auto Control Range | 1/30 – 1/10,000(30fps) | ||
| Shutter Speed(Standard) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter) | – | ||
| Shutter Speed(Smooth Slow Rec) | – | ||
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| Convenience Features | Built-in USB Cable | – | |
| Stand | – | ||
| Multi Selector | – | ||
| Manual/Auto Lens Cover | – | ||
| S/S & Zoom button on LCD | – | ||
| Handle Zoom Speed | – | ||
| Red Eye Reduction | – | ||
| Fader Effect(s) *11 | – | ||
| Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects | -/- | ||
| Date/Time Stamp | – | ||
| Erase/Protect | -/- | ||
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| Media/Battery Indicator | Yes(recordable time)/Yes(remaining capacity) | ||
| On Screen Main Indicators | Recording Mode | ||
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| Shooting Mode Status | |||
| GPS Tracking Status | |||
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| Still Image Playback Options | – | ||
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| Video Playback Options | – | ||
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| Built-in Video Light Coverage | – | ||
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| Live-View Remote | Yes *12 | ||
| Remote Control | – | ||
| Time Code/User Bit | – | ||
| Self Recording | – | ||
| One Touch Disc Burn | – | ||
| Color Slow Shutter | – | ||
| Easy Handycam/Help Function | -/- | ||
| Advanced Features | Playback/Delete with Remote Commander | Yes *13 *14 | |
| Flip | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth function(built-in) | Yes | ||
| Time-lapse AE mode | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi HI power setting | Yes | ||
| Beep volume | Yes | ||
| Lamp setting | Yes | ||
| Only Audio Recording Mode(without video) | – | ||
| Wi-Fi(built-in) | Yes | ||
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| View on TV | – | ||
| NFC | One-touch remote | ||
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| Live Streaming | Yes *15 | ||
| Time-lapse capture | Yes(photo) | ||
| (1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/60s) | |||
| Interval Recording | – | ||
| Burst Shooting | Yes(8fps/5fps/2fps) | ||
| Motion Shot LE | Yes(8fps/5fps/2fps) | ||
| Loop Recording | Yes | ||
| Closer Voice | – | ||
| Premium Closer Voice | – | ||
| My Voice Canceling | – | ||
| LINE IN | – | ||
| Low Cut Filter | – | ||
| AGCLimit | – | ||
| Audio Level Display | – | ||
| 3D Depth Adjustment(Recording) | – | ||
| 3D Depth Adjustment(Playback) | – | ||
| Power Save | Yes | ||
| Built-in”PlayMemories Home(Lite Version)” | – | ||
| Pre-installed “PMB Portable” | – | ||
| Cinematone | – | ||
| Color Setting | Yes(Vivid/Neutral) | ||
| S-Master | – | ||
| Assignable Dial | – | ||
| Embedded GPS | Yes | ||
| Face Detection | – | ||
| Priority Setting( for Face Detetection) | – | ||
| Smile Shutter *9 | – | ||
| Golf Shot | – | ||
| Smooth Slow Rec | – | ||
| Image Stabilization | Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode | ||
| Intelligent Auto | – | ||
| View&Index | – | ||
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| Panorama | – | ||
| NightShot infrared System | – | ||
| x.v.Color | – | ||
| Water Proof | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Splash Proof | Yes(Equivalent to IPX4) *16 *17 | ||
| Dust Proof *18 | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Shockproof *18 *19 | Yes(In use with Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) | ||
| Airplane Mode | Yes | ||
| Assignable Button | – | ||
| Paint | – | ||
| Status Check | – | ||
| Color Bar | – | ||
| Motion Shot Video | – | ||
| Flash | Flash Type | – | |
| Flash Metering System | – | ||
| Flash Modes | – | ||
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| Flash Compensation | – | ||
| Flash Coverage | – | ||
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| Interface | Wireless LAN(built-in) | Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)) | |
| NFC | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible) | ||
| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible | ||
| STD Output | Composite Video Out(AV CABLE VMC-15MR2(sold separately)) | ||
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| HD Output | HDMI Out(micro)(sold separately) | ||
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| 3D HD Output | – | ||
| 4K Output | – | ||
| USB Port(s) | – | ||
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| Multi/Micro USB Terminal *20 | Yes | ||
| BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI) | Yes | ||
| PhotoTV HD | – | ||
| DVDirect | – | ||
| Headphone Jack | – | ||
| Line Input (Analog Audio) | – | ||
| Microphone Input | Stereo Minijack | ||
| Direct Copy | – | ||
| PictBridge Compatible | – | ||
| DC IN | – | ||
| Remote Termnal | – | ||
| HDMI Terminal | Yes (HDMI micro) *21 | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| A/V Remote Termnal | – | ||
| Accessory Shoe | – | ||
| Weights and Measurements | Dimensions(approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery) *22 | Approx.29.4mm x 47.0mm x 83.0mm | |
| Approx.1 3/16inch x 1 7/8inch | |||
| x 3 3/8inch | |||
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| Weight(approx) (Main unit only) | approx.84g | ||
| approx.3.0oz | |||
| Weight(approx.) (Total) *23 | approx.109g(NP-BX1(supplied battery)) | ||
| approx.3.9oz(NP-BX1(supplied battery)) | |||
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| Power | Battery Type | NP-BX1 | |
| Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery) *24 | Yes(approx. 4h 50min) | ||
| Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) *25 | – | ||
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| Power Consumption (in LCD Operation) *25 | – | ||
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| Power Consumption (in Display Panel Operation) *25 | approx.2.0W | ||
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| Power Requirements | 3.6V (battery pack) | ||
| In the Box | Supplied Accessory *26 | Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1) (1) | |
| micro USB Cable (1) | |||
| “Startup Guide”(2) | |||
| Underwater Housing(MPK-UWH1)(1) | |||
| Attachment Buckle(1) | |||
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| Optics/Lens(details) | Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Movie) | Steady Shot Mode:Active(16:9) | 17mm |
| Steady shot mode:Intelligent active(16:9) | – | ||
| Camera(details) | Auto Non Flicker | Yes | |
| Gain Control | Auto | ||
| Shutter Speed | Auto(Auto Slow Shutter ON) | – | |
| Auto(Auto Slow Shutter OFF) | – | ||
| Scene Selection | – | ||
| LOW LUX | – | ||
| Manual lris Control(Photo Mode) | – | ||
| Manual Shutter Control(Photo Mode) | – | ||
| Face Detection | Auto Control | – | |
| Face Touch | – | ||
| Smile Shutter | Smile Sensitivity | – | |
| Imaging Sensor(details) | Recording pixels(photo, 16:9) | approx.12.0 Megapixels *2 | |
| Effective(movie, 16:9) | approx.8.2 Megapixels *1 *2 | ||
| Panel(details) | blank | – | |
| Projection(details) | Projection type | – | |
| Light source | – | ||
| Focus | – | ||
| Color repeatability | – | ||
| Contrast ratio | – | ||
| Projector Input | – | ||
| USB Charging(details) | blank | DC 5 V 500 mA/800 mA | |
| USB Power Supply | blank | Yes(1.5A or more is recommended) | |
| Convenience Features(details) | TV Connect Guide | – | |
| Image Management File Repair | Yes(AUTO) | ||
| Fast Playback | About 5 times/10 times | ||
| Slow Playback | – | ||
| Date&Time, Area Setting | Date&Time, Summer Time, Area Set | Yes | |
| Auto Date&Time, Area Adjustment by GPS | Yes | ||
| Media Format | Quick Format(Initialize) | Memory Card | |
| Full Format (Erase All completely) | – | ||
| Copying Image | Internal Media –> Memory card | – | |
| Memory card –> Internal Media | – | ||
| Dimensions(details) | blank | Approx.29.4mm x 47.0mm x 83.0mm | |
| Others(details) | Conversion Lens Mode(w/ Optional Lens) | – | |
| Wi-Fi(w/ optional Wireless adaptor) | – | ||
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| XLRBox | – | ||
| 5.1ch Center Mic Ready(w/ Optional microphone) | – | ||
| Demonstration Mode | – | ||
| Pre-Installed High Definition Demo Movie | – | ||
| Operating Temperature | -10 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / +14 degrees F. – +104 degrees F. | ||
| Storage Temperature | -20 degrees C. – +60 degrees C. / -4 degrees F. – +140 degrees F. |
