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2020-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great recorder for motorcycles!

I bought this SONY AS300 and mount on helmet with internel mic, Amazing video recording!

StargazerLeon

2018-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Image stable, light-weight

Bought this action cam mainly to relieve from use of phone video and battery, the cam is water splash/proofing which i can deploy during bad weather. Cam can power up fast enough to capture action but remote view connection does take abit of time. One IMPORTANT upgrade is to have one button for toggle between still capture and video rather than using menu.

Vinzlee

2018-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple, easy to operate, great result

Am so happy could buy this, due could give great result.

SirHert

2018-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple, easy to operate, great result

Am so happy could buy this, due could give great result.

Surhert

2018-05-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

As always never fails me when it comes to Sony.

Ease of usage Quality of motion files are great and live up to expectation IMO

Legionchaos

2017-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

first time using it and everything is great... i notice the the battery drop a little fast but everything else easy as pie lol!

JavierDFT

2017-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Been using Gopro & Now Sony As300

I have been using Gopro Hero 3 and bought Sony As300 several weeks ago and tested in my fishing boating trip. I am very satisfied with the camera: 1. Longer battery life compared to my Gopro 2. Useful viewer watch style 3. Good optical stabiliser 4. Nice looking image colors without post processing 5. Easy to use eg button n features Things to improve: 1. Add continous photo shoot until we manually stop like Gopro, easy for Kayak Fishing activity, no need to bring viewer and can take shot when holding fish. Owner will select the best shot. (High priority for me) 2. To add feature to select natural color mode in photo shot. Because the photo shot is too saturated and difficult to do post processing and play colors. 3. No video sound at all when using casing 4. Thats all.

ManMawi

2017-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Quality!

Full hd, 60 fps and BOSS of this action cam are the best in the market out there especially for the price. I will be so glad if sony can make the design to be less protruding, less worry to use with my helmet with center chin mount.

Ejad93

2017-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great picture and video quality

i had bought this sony hdr as300 action cam last month, simple to use,sharp quality picture, good video and durable body due to water resistance cover. overall simple. and best.

samadz

2017-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

HDR-AS300 Action Cam

The menu functions are not friendly. Navigation through the different modes is confusing.

EJ A.

2017-08-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Handy camera for events with action

I was comparing this action cam with go hero pro and eventually decided to go for sony. What attracted me ia the image stabilization on this gadget. As well as the shape. It is shaped as a small video cam and most accessories make it easy to operate and adapt

ValP75

2017-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Value for the price

Comparing apple to apple in value and function, ActionCam HDR-AS300 has much better performance in it video and audio recording. I can't wait to test the time lapse but I am sure it will be fun.

Rockwell

2017-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Challenges

Attachments are not easily interchangeable. Example, handheld to finger grip to hand strap. Difficulty in activating buttons on Live view needs a "harder push". Good quality video. Needs Live View to support if use like a "video camera" (though not the intention).

sonyfan2000

2017-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Action Camera

I bought this camera on the 13th of May 2017 and have been using it for about a month. Was getting another action camera for a long cycling trip around Europe that I'm doing in June, so wanted something good. Previously using other brands of action camera (not the market leader). I researched between the AS300, the X3000 and other action cameras on the market. Initially I didn't find much information on the AS300, most of the reviews online and YouTube were about the X3000. The price point for the X3000-R was abit more than I was willing to spend (especially with the Live View Remote I was planning on getting (as you couldn't buy it separately - at least then). The AS300-R was at a good price point for me, and what really sold the camera was that the stabilisation for both the X3000 and AS300 was the same, Sony's Balanced Optical Steady Shot - aka B.O.S.S. And it works, like a BOSS! No gimbal needed (although, you'll get even smoother footage with a gimbal). But the stabilisation was important for me, as shaky footage is nauseating and unwatchable, but a gimbal was yet another device to charge, and lug around. Video is stable and good outdoors, audio is OK, not great, but good enough for amateur video production, should be good enough for most holiday videos. Timelapse is good, although, you need to use the Sony's Action Camera Movie Creator to stitch the photos together. My smartphone can do that without any additional programs. If Sony's reading, please update this. I've used the Live View Remote all of once! There's an app (I use Android, but I think there's one for iOS too) to do most of the things the LVR does. Just that the LVR is waterproof to a few metres, and I rather have that wet than my phone. The Field of View is wide enough that you get what you're aiming for, besides, you'll know roughly where the centre of the lens is pointing. Spend the money upgrading to the X3000 (without remote) instead. Or on accessories. I bought the lens protector (MCP1). Apparently it was so popular that the Sony shop I went to had only two left. It's cheaper getting a replacement lens protector than to change the lens. Although the waterproof housing does the same job, but it's bulkier and will affect audio quality. One downside of the lens protector is that the shape makes it abit more awkward to fit into my pocket, but better that than a scratched lens. If you're looking for an action camera for sports, or just to capture daily life, you can't go wrong with the AS300. Or bump it up to the X3000 if budget allows. The BOSS system really works wonders.

empireridesback

2017-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Very good for vlogging and other outdoor activities and capturing precious moments.

EmCu

2017-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features!

Definitely anproduct worth buying. Very easy to use

Aliesh29

2017-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great video recording. Stabiliser are excellent.

I bought it on 23rd of march and the only issue is, when viewing the recorded clips, there are no sound even when I had go the setting and click the sound to ON.

Zulkifli

2017-03-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Impressed with video anti-shake stability!

I'm very impressed by the image stabiliser. It has surpassed even it's rival competitors on this technology. However, battery life could be better.

branndon

2017-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super compact

Item very handy.with all the acessories attached. like back pack harnes easy to move around

Whitemonster

2016-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not better than go pro

Should buy go pro. Used at wild wild wet. Did not record video. Clumsy to handle 0n wrist strap. Camera battery run out so fast.

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Sony HDR-AS300R Specifications

  • Sensor Type

    1/2.5 type (7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

  • Effective Pixels (Video)

    Approx. 8.2MP 2 3

  • Effective Pixels (Still Image)

    Approx. 8.2MP 2 3

  • Lens Type

    ZEISS Tessar

  • F-Number (Maximum Aperture)

    F2.8

  • Focal Length (1.38") (Video)

    f= 17mm (Wide), f= 23mm (Medium), f= 32mm (Narrow)

  • Focal Length (1.38") (Still Image)

    f= 17mm (Wide), f= 23mm (Medium), f= 32mm (Narrow)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx. 19.75" (501.65mm)

  • Steadyshot

    Balanced Optical SteadyShot with Active mode

  • Exposure Mode

    Multi-segment

  • Minimum Illumination

    6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • White Balance Modes

    AUTO/Color Temp/Custom

  • Shutter Speed

    1/30-1/10,000 (30fps)

  • Image Processor

    BIONZ X image processor

  • Other Shooting Functions

    Loop Recording, Motion Shot LE, Burst Shooting, 4K Time-lapse capture, Live Streaming 4

  • Waterproof

    Up to 60m (196.85') with supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1)

  • Dustproof

    With supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) 5

  • Shockproof

    With supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) 5

  • Compatible Recording Media

    Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • Recording Format (video)

    MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Recording Format (still Image)

    DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

  • Video Resolution

    MP4 PS: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p, MP4 HQ: 1920 x 1080 30p/25p, MP4 STD: 1280 x 720 30p/25p, MP4 HS120 (HS100): 1280 x 720 120p/100p, MP4 HS240 (HS200): 800 x 480 240p/200p, XAVC S: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

  • Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)

    MP4 PS: Approx. 28 Mbps/HQ: Approx. 16 Mbps/STD: Approx. 6 Mbps/HS120 (HS100): Approx. 28 Mbps/HS240 (HS200): Approx. 28 Mbps
    XAVC S 1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Approx. 50 Mbps

  • Still Image Size (Photo Mode)

    Approx. 12.0MP 16:9 (4,608 x 2,592) 3

  • Audio Recording Format

    MP4/MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch, XAVC S: LPCM 2ch

  • Microphone

    Built-in stereo microphone

  • Speaker

    Monaural Speaker

  • Input And Output Terminals

    Memory card slot
    Micro HDMI output
    Multi/micro USB terminal
    Stereo minijack

  • Power Requirements

    3.6V (battery pack)

  • Battery Type

    NP-BX1

  • Camera's Wi-Fi Is On

    MP4: 1920 x 1080 30p (HQ) 125min 6 7

  • Camera's Wi-Fi Is Off

    MP4: 1920 x 1080 30p (HQ) 135min 6

  • Battery Life

    155min. (Live-view displayed)

  • Connectivity

    Wi-Fi, Bluetooth V4.1

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    1.88 x 2.07 x 0.75" (47.75 x 52.58 x 19.05mm)
    Live-View Remote: Approx. 29.4 x 47.0 x 83.0mm (1.16 x 1.85 x 3.27")

  • Weight

    Body Only:
    1.62oz (45.93g)
    Live-View Remote:
    Approx. 3.9oz (110.56g) (Including supplied battery)
    Approx. 109g (3.84oz) (Including supplied battery)

  • UPC Code

    027242895768

About Sony HDR-AS300R

FEATURED REVIEWS

Simple, easy to operate, great result

By SirHert

Am so happy could buy this, due could give great result.

Good Action Camera

By empireridesback

I bought this camera on the 13th of May 2017 and have been using it for about a month. Was getting another action camera for a long cycling trip around Europe that I'm doing in June, so wanted something good. Previously using other brands of action camera (not the market leader). I researched between the AS300, the X3000 and other action cameras on the market. Initially I didn't find much information on the AS300, most of the reviews online and YouTube were about the X3000. The price poin...

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Balanced Optical SteadyShot for images with significant stability
By controlling the entire optical path as one floating unit, Balanced Optical SteadyShot is significantly more effective at cutting the effects of camera shake. This advanced stabilization system makes it easier to shoot beautifully clear, stable images while travelling, bike riding and in other active situations.

Live-View Remote for easy control
Perfect pairing for shooting success. Live-View Remote provides full command of shooting setting and now turning on/off the power. They even share the same friendly UI design for seamless teamwork in action. So however you shoot, wherever you go, your camera and remote are in sync and ready for adventure.

Smart operation with friendly UI
Selecting and changing features has never been easier thanks to the new, intuitive user interface. All menus are easily accessible. Enjoy a seamless camera setting experience and find the perfect setting for your shooting needs. Camera can also be turned on/off via smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile.

Exmor R CMOS sensor with enhanced sensitivity
Mountain-biking downhill at breakneck speed at dusk? Kayaking at dawn? Your footage is still going to look great, thanks to the low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain provided by Sony's Exmor R CMOS sensor.

BIONZ X for superior detail and texture
Sony's image processing engine faithfully reproduces textures and details, as seen by the naked eye, via extra high-speed processing. Together with front-end LSI (large scale integration) that accelerates processing, BIONZ X enables more natural details, more realistic images, richer tonal gradations and lower noise whether you're shooting photos or movies.

Flexibly mountable Live-View Remote
This compact new remote controller can not only be used as a wristwear accessory but also as a mountable controller in combination with a mount adapter and other mountable accessories . And, take full control through a Wi-Fi connection while turning the camera on/off via new Bluetooth to save battery power.

Adjustable field of view and zoom freedom
Discover new flexibility to vary your shooting in action for dramatic effects and added excitement. For example, your angle of view can be selected from "Wide", "Medium" or "Narrow"10. In addition, seamlessly adjustable zoom mode enables you to change zooming while shooting.

Built-in stereo mic captures quality sound
Make a great movie even better with great audio. Built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture sounds of your adventure in two-track stereo, naturally. Clear sound with reduced noise enhances the most sophisticated movie work you can produce.

Sharp, ultra-wide ZEISS Tessar lens
Capture epic wide-angle views with the ZEISS Tessar lens or choose standard but striking views. Either way, you'll always be capturing beautiful shots of the most challenging ski slopes, mountain trails, swirling rapids or pitted asphalt paths.

Highlight Movie Maker with face detection
Discover how easily built-in Highlight Movie Maker works with face detection for in-camera auto-editing. Highlight Movie Maker13 also supports a wider range of scenes - not just sports performance but also daily situations and travel - automatically selecting highlight points of footage to create a highlight movie, complete with background music. You can share your work immediately using your smartphone.

Manual control for sophisticated movie style
Explore sophisticated shooting features for thrilling action movies you'll be proud to share with family, friends and fans. Use advanced manual settings like white balance and AE shifting and optimize brightness and hue to match images of other camcorders for easier movie editing. Show your skill and style as a director and action star.

4K Time-lapse Capture
Time-lapse Capture lets you produce time-lapse movies easily by using high-quality 4K still images shot at designated intervals. Then Action Cam Movie Creator (v. 5.1 for Windows, v3.1 for Mac) or Action Cam App (v. 2.0)12 simply transforms these images into an impressive time-lapse movie.

120 fps at HD resolution for slo-mo video
See every detail of fast-moving action in smooth slow motion14, thanks to 120fps high frame rate recording at HD resolution.

Burst Shooting
Catch fast-moving action with burst shooting. This allows you to take a maximum of eight high-quality shots of a trick or transition, making it the perfect feature for those who love to go back and analyze their style. Settings are 10fps, 5fps and 2fps.

Live Streaming4 via Ustream
Share ski runs, killer waves and wipeouts in real time. Stream scenes as they happen with high-quality picture and sound.

Multi Camera Control
Use up to five cameras to get exciting ground-up or head-down shots. And control them all effortlessly with Live-View Remote9 or smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile app.

Action Cam Movie Creator for easy creative editing
Make your movies look even better with Action Cam Movie Creator. Produce and edit videos quickly and easily thanks to a range of features such as time-lapse movie and slo-mo video. You can also flip your videos clockwise or counter clockwise by 90deg. with Movie Rotation or use Multi View to combine up to four movie footage segments - captured simultaneously by different cameras - and make a split-screen composite.

Motion Shot LE
Capture an entire action sequence in a single frame. This feature creates a composite image of a subject in motion, with variable settings for different burst speeds, which are 10fps, 5fps and 2fps.

Action Cam App
Intuitive mobile app lets you "prove yourself" anytime anywhere - via easy video editing with time-lapse, slow motion/speed up and wireless movie file transfer.

Convenient Loop Recording
Don't worry about missing the perfect moment with loop recording. Loop overwrite shooting can be chosen with duration options of 5, 20, 60, 120 minutes or "unlimited." Use it to capture the decisive moment without worrying about running out of capacity.

Enhanced convenience
Built-in tripod socket means you can quickly attach your Action Cam to a tripod for rock-steady shots. And, USB connections are now located on the back of the camera for enhanced ease of accessory attachment.

Underwater Housing as standard gear
Take Action Cam diving to 197 ft/60 m using supplied Underwater Housing 11-no need to buy optional gear. Equipped with a flat panel, it lets you control all camera buttons easily through the housing. What's more, it shields this hardy compact camera from shocks, damp, rust, dust and sand. Enjoy carefree aquatic adventures and extend your exploration to tough terrain.

Tough body endures harsh conditions
Action Cam body alone is splashproof and freezeproof and supplied Waterproof Housing is dustproof, shockproof and waterproof to 197 ft/60 m. So whether you're hiking on a rainy day, skiing or snowboarding, making dirt biking movies, surfing the waves or exploring undersea, Action Cam provides real-world rugged design.

Additional tally lights for easy recognition of camera status
This Action Cam features three tally lights on the front, top and rear of the camera. Now you can easily check the recording status from various directions, as well as hear the sound of the helpful beep reminder.

Memory Stick Duo / SD slot
The memory card slot accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) and Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card5 (class 4 or higher) memory cards. Choose the card best suited to your shooting requirements and compatibility with your PC. (Memory cards not supplied .)

Display your Action Cam route
Built-in GPS inherited from previous models is available. Location tracking and speedometer can be indicated on the movie when Action Cam Movie Creator is used. This also allows GPS Data Overlay on Video to read your speed data and generates another video file that displays speed information, etc.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie15.

Shoot Full HD movies with significant stability

Stunningly stable images with Balanced Optical SteadyShot
Make Full HD POV movies of travel and everyday fun. Capture stable images as never before with Balanced Optical SteadyShot. Shoot anywhere with Action Cam real-world rugged design.

Action Cam and Live-View Remote team up
More than just wristwear, this compact new remote controller also doubles as a mountable controller for convenient use with many optional accessories including Finger Grip.

Rugged shielding for real-world conditions
You're ready to shoot with the right protection. The Action Cam body alone is splashproof and freezeproof and supplied Underwater Housing8 is dustproof, shockproof and waterproof to 197 ft/60 m.

Sony HDR-AS300R Features

  • Ultimate image stabilization from Balanced Optical SteadyShot
  • Outstanding Full HD with ZEISS lens and Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • Camera control and viewing with optional Live View Remote or smartphone
  • Splash-proof body or use incl. waterproof housing down to 197ft.
  • Selectable viewing angle: Wide, Medium or Narrow and 3x zoom
  • High quality 12MP still images and up to 10 fps in burst mode
  • Interval record at 8.3MP for stills and 4K time-lapse video
  • High Quality stereo sound with wind noise reduction
  • Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, HDMI, USB and mic jack
  • Intuitive interface, 3x rec. lights and adjustable beep volume

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-AS300R 8.2MP Action Camera with Live View Remote
  • Attachment Buckle
  • RM-LVR3 Live-View Remote
  • Wristband
  • Mount Adapter
  • Cradle
  • Micro USB Cable
  • NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery Pack
  • Startup Guide
  • MPK-UWH1 Underwater Housing
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty