Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R camera would suit you adequately.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Action Cam HDR-AS300R is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Sony provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.
The Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R is a great companion to have.
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.76 x 4.29 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.
Nonstop Activity - capture you exploits in vivid colour without worrying too much about this camera handling tough environments. It comes with the usual impact protections ensuring you remain free to focus on the action.
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.
Capturing photos and video from your perspective while in action is always something special. There's no substitute for people seeing things they you experienced it. Which is why the Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R is a good fit as it's shape and size makes POV shots a breeze.
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the Action Cam HDR-AS300R is a really good choice.
While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.
Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R for aquatic photos is a treat.
Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the Action Cam HDR-AS300R is a breeze.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
With the Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300R, you can rest easy while out and about in the rain because this model comes fully water resistant.
With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.
As it comes with a waterproof depth of up to 60 m metres, this camera ticks the box for underwater use.
While out and about taking photos or recording video, you may encounter quite a bit of dust. This could come from various sources such as a construction site or just the natural environment in your location. Being certified as dust-proof, the Action Cam HDR-AS300R is a great companion to have in these situations.
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Action |
Dustproof | Yes |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black, Silver |
Rainproof | Yes |
Splash Proof | Yes |
Waterproof | Yes |
Waterproof Up To | 60 m |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 2.6 |
Image Formats Supported | MPF |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Scene Modes | Sports, Underwater |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Shooting Modes | Burst Shooting, Continuous Shot, Movie, Sports, Super Slow Motion Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, Underwater |
White Balance | Auto, Color Temp, Custom |
Focusing | |
Focusing Distance | 50 |
Light Exposure | |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Multi-segment |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1/30 - 1/10000 s |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/30 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Live stream capable | 1 |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080, pixels |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 |
Speakers | 1 |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 800 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | MPEG-4 AAC-LC, LPCM |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Lens System | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 17 - 32 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 17 - 32 mm |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 32 mm |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 17 mm |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.5 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.76 x 4.29 mm |
Other Features | |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
SteadyShot | 1 |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Networking | |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 83 mm |
Height | 47 mm |
Weight | 109 g |
Width | 29.4 mm |