Sony HDR-AS300 Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony HDR-AS300
The Sony HDR-AS300 is a capable Full HD action camera that leans heavily on Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS.) stabilization to stand out in a crowded field. Reviewers consistently praise its image quality, noting vibrant and sharp footage even in low light thanks to the back-illuminated Exmor R sensor and BIONZ X processor. The weather-sealed body, 60-meter waterproof housing, and features like GPS, live streaming, and 4K time-lapse capture add versatility for adventure shooters. The camera's 170-degree ultra-wide Zeiss Tessar lens and up to 120 fps at 720p offer solid creative options.
However, the AS300's limitations are clear. It maxes out at 1080p for standard video recording, a significant drawback when competitors offer 4K at this price point. Reviewers note the lack of higher frame rate options for slow motion and express a desire for 4K video capability. Battery life is reasonable at around two hours but not exceptional. At $299.99, the AS300 is positioned as a mid-range option that trades cutting-edge resolution for strong stabilization and a mature feature set.
- Excellent Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS.) stabilization with Active mode
- Good low-light performance with back-illuminated Exmor R sensor
- Weather-sealed body with 60-meter waterproof housing included
- Built-in GPS, live streaming, and 4K time-lapse capture
- Zeiss Tessar lens delivers sharp, vibrant footage
- No 4K video recording for standard footage
- Limited high frame rate options (120 fps only at 720p)
- 1080p max resolution trails competitors at this price
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Featuring a 4K recording option, this camera delivers vibrant and sharp footage, even in challenging lighting conditions. With its 170-degree ultra-wide-angle ...
Sony HDR-AS300 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to ...
Overall, I was very pleased with the shooting quality of the Sony HDR-AS300. Unless I would like higher recording speeds and 4K video. It is ...
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About this product
Full HD with B.O.SS.
Specs
- Usb
- Multi/micro USB terminal
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slot
- Memory Stick Micro, Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Mic Input
- Stereo minijack
- Battery
- NP-BX1
- Waterproof
- 60 m with supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1)
- Battery Life
- 135 min at 1080p30 (Wi-Fi off), 125 min at 1080p30 (Wi-Fi on)
- Weight Grams
- 109 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 29.4 x 47.0 x 83.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- None
- Aperture Range
- f/2.8
- Focal Length Equiv
- 17 mm (wide), 23 mm (medium), 32 mm (narrow)
- Min Focus Distance
- 50 cm
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120 fps (720p), 240 fps (480p)
- Max Video Bitrate
- 50 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Gps
- Yes
- Speaker
- Monaural
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Tessar
- Microphone
- Built-in stereo
- Time Lapse
- 4K Time-lapse capture
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI
- Audio Format
- MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, XAVC S: LPCM 2ch
- Shutter Speed
- 1/30 to 1/10,000 s (30 fps)
- Video Formats
- MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- White Balance
- AUTO/Color Temp/Custom
- Burst Shooting
- Yes
- Live Streaming
- Yes (requires Wi-Fi router or smartphone tethering)
- Loop Recording
- Yes
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X
- Power Requirements
- 3.6 V (battery pack)
- Minimum Illumination
- 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.5 type
- Sensor Type
- 1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- Effective Megapixels
- 8.2 MP
- Stabilization
- Balanced Optical SteadyShot with Active mode
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$448Buy
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