60 degree – detailed info about GoPro FOV) 120 degree depending on the resolution) and Narrow FOV (prox. Sony’s 240fps mode uses its wide field of view (170 degree) while GoPro can only shoot at that speed in Medium Field of View (FOV)(aprox.the GoPro Hero4 has a wider range of shooting modes to choose from, including 2.7K, some 4:3 ratio modes, and SuperView, which allows for more real estate at the top and the bottom of the picture.Sony 4K Action Cam on top and GoPro Hero4 Black below – Crested Butte, Colorado What is different from the Gopro Hero4 Black? Input/output 4K micro HDMI output, HD micro HDMI output, Memory card slot, Multi/micro USB terminal, Stereo minijack.Waterproof Up to 32.81 ft with supplied SPK-X1 case.Sensor 1/2.3 in-type back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor.F ield of View 120° (with SteadyShot), 170° (without SteadyShot).Effective pixel Still image approx 8.8 MP (16:9).
Record fast-moving action at Full HD 120 p for slo-mo.Electronic Image stabilization SteadyShot – not supported in 4K mode.4K Ultra HD shooting mode (and others, see below).For this experiment, I brought a GoPro Hero4 Black to see how the new Sony wearable camera compared in video quality and user experience. I bought all my gears including the Gopro compatible helmet 9in the photo), and I rented the skis and boots, Sony paid for the flight, the hotel for 2 days and the ski pass. Sony invited a group of journalists in Crested Butte Colorado to try the new Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam while skiing. The 4K video recording supports 30p/25p and 24p frame rates.
Just like its competitor, the new Sony wearable camera can also shoot 1080p video at 120 frames per second (and 60 fps, 30 fps as well) and 720p video at 240 frames per second for slow motion. Price-wise and feature-wise the Sony 4K Action Cam is comparable to the Gopro Hero4 Black, with slight differences here and there. The Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam has a similar form-factor as the previous Action Cam models and will cost $499 and $599 with the Sony Live View Remote, a utterly useful accessory when you are skiing. *Compatible with all video modes the camera can record in.Sony added its new Action Cam camera with 4K video recording to its Action Cam wearable camera lineup at CES 2015. Select the correct mounts and accessories Treat each other with respect and follow proper reddiquette. Use a language the moderator(s) understand(s) (currently English and German).
If you are streaming live on Ustream you must remove your post after you go offline or add the link to the recording as a comment. Posts duplicating topics on the front page may be removed. Rule 6Ĭontact the Sony support if you have technical problems. Posts will be removed and users will be warned and later banned for continued abuse. Rule 5īigotry, racism, and harassment are unacceptable and have a zero tolerance policy. You are only allowed to post links to offers of trusted retailers Rule 4Īs always, report any posts breaking the rules. You are not allowed to try to directly sell your used/unused ActionCams, nor are you allowed to post links to advertise your webshop. Self-promotion should be limited and consistently well received by the community. Criticism should be focused on the ideas or comments presented, not on individual users. Threads and comments breaking the rules below will be removed at the discretion of the moderators.Ĭontent should be directly related to Sony Action Cam. If you own multiple cameras and want them all to be listed in your flair please contact me via Mod-Mail or post a comment so I can manually assign it to you. I enabled all the ActionCam model names so you can choose the newest camera you own or the one you like/use most. It looks like:" - next to it there is " (edit)" which you can click to assign a flair to your username. In the sidebar you should find an option called " Show my flair on this subreddit.
Compatible* cards for FDR X3000 and FDR X1000:ġ28GB Samsung EVO Plus tested by /u/mistersantyĬompatible* cards for the HDR AS10, AS15, AS20, AS30, AS100, AZ1, AS200, AS50, AS300:Ħ4GB SanDisk (select the 64GB version) Please flair your username with the camera you are using to make discussions easier