Sony HDR-AS20 Compact POV Action Camcorder, 11.9MP, HDMI, HD 1080/60p, Wi-Fi, Waterproof, Shockproof

SKU: SOHDRAS20

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LARRY R : The e-mail add says it includes a "Free Sony Grip-Style LCD Cradle" Is this correct?
Shopper : What is the zoom?ANDREW R : There is no zoom. Lens is fixed focal length.
Shopper : Is there a bottom mount hole for tripod mounting?URBAN R : Yes.Don M : Yes, in the housing there. Is a 14-20 thread for tripod mounting. The cam itself, no.AHMED R : Yes there is one on the casingSHU S : Yes

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2018-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Marvelous Camera.

I bought this camera two years ago ,to be used on holidays ,it has been used to film my sons wedding indoors and out with no lights. my main pastime is squba diving the camera is used regular under water , in its under water case the results are allways good .

Bert D.

2018-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use, good battery life.

Have been using the model for 3 years now and love it. Easy to use. Great picture quality for the base model of action cam. It gets used heavily for OHV driving, diving and skiing. Love it and recommend it!

Yamhill

2018-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

This is an amazing camera for the price sound quality is good with case and without case video/camera quality is good and it’s waterproof and that built in stabilizer does help so it’s a win win for me thanks again Sony for makeing high quality products.

Buster 1.

2018-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony hdr action cam

Great camera, high quality of videos and pics, didn't try waterproof yet

Olaf84

2017-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Geneus

Sony every day presents incredible technologies, this camera is perfect in action,underwater, indoor videography,low light with active movementbut with the best settings,the best feature is the very high depth of field and super stabilizer enable me record video and easily transfers between targets in also no blur

Ghanem

2017-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Really nice camera

It's an excellent camera which fulfills my expectations for almost a year. I also purchased a dive suit with a flat lense and a few more accessories and the results are stunning. Never regret.

Gabriel7

2017-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant camera

I've been using it for just over 1 year, The operation and settings are just about as simple as can be. I love the options available options of video quality from 1080/60 to 720/120. I have used mostly 720/60 which gives incredible results on the videos I've been using it for. The viewing on mobile app is blockey but ideal for viewing where the camera is pointing. The only issue I have is the mounting system it can pretty much only by mounted on a tripod or bracket with the case fitted making charging while using not really an option. But apart from that it is a very good HD action cam.

The G.

2017-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

looks upscaled

all i can say is luckily i bought it open boxed, as the video quality doesn't look that great, and honestly was expecting better than the 1080p30 video on my samsung MILC which records at 15mbps, and this AS20 records at 1080p60@25-28mbps, and looks fairly terrible even in bright daylight, so when i can i'm going to be upgrading sooner than i wanted, and it's just frustrating, that with an BSI exmor sensor you expect clear detailed video and images, but it looks like 640p from a cheap gopro knock off.

bumblebunny

2017-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera for the price!

Despite the fish eye view and the fact that the battery only allows me to record for 30 minutes at a time the video is exceptional. The sound quality on the camera is much better than the hero 4. This camera is very durable i had it for 2 years and i dropped it a few times; its still in new condition. I am an artist who understands quality over quantity and this camera is worth the money i paid for it.

ladyknitz

2016-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love It All

I have just brought this beast, the picture taken was good and the water proof function was great.

Athrun90

2016-08-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features

Great little camera, can't fault it. You'll love it, loads of accessories available.

Stan9372

2016-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Average overall rating

the quality is fine but lot of noise in low light and it doesnt has strong and widely available mounts to use.

tin t.

2015-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost very very good

Very good camera, great picture and features; although a better way of charging it would have improved it immensely.

Windsurf

2015-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice camera

This camera works well mounted on my motorcycle helmet.

Dave1606

2015-09-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Thank you Sony

Firstly,Hats off to Sony. Some time ago I bought an AS15 cam and it was faulty. I got seriously ill and after some common sense chat and some e-mails Sony replaced my AS15 with an AS20. I'd lost the redeemable period due to the illness Then I tried the AS20 and it was terrific - I can't fault it. I'm still left with the memory of the kindness and understanding of the customer service thats rare these days.

Goldfingero

2015-09-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use - good WIFI link

I bought this camera for monitoring my shots at the (air) rifle range - linked through WIFI to my tablet. Works very well,easily set up and good battery life. And of course you can record the shots. Support software is good.

Buzz 1.

2015-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sony HDR AS 20

Normal product.Awesome picture quality! Steady shot is good! Recommend product.

Patrx

2015-08-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good entry level cam

I bought this a month ago, good for videos not so good for pictures - main problem is that drops of water are always present when taken out of the sea and pictures and videos are always distorted somewhere in the frame.

Sotiris

2015-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great picture quality

This little camera gives a big return for your money. The quality of the video is surprisingly good. The sound quality is also very good. I have used it in low light situations and the results are more exceptional.

Exman

2015-08-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little camera

I can say that I love this wee camera the slow motion features when videoing my dogs is great I got this to replace a camera I had bought and was nt as good as this so glad I have this one I use it for biking and comutting to work the battery life is excellent easy to use and set up and just plug on to your pc for instant play back also the app works great on my phone and tablet So in a nut shell excellent product and highly recommended to any one wanting a great camera with the same quality of a go pro but not the pricetag

Jjd 4.

2015-07-08T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

something not to buy

never could get it to work, downloaded program on two different computers and still couldn't get it to work. couldn't find any help online....

wegotjunk

2015-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

HDR-AS20

Great camera bought last week. Only problem is the waterproof case. Not tried in water yet but it is not as per the official case. Black clip and black front door. Surposed to be yellow clip and clear front door. Have asked for an explanation on this but alas nothing.. as per the photos must be the only SPK-AS2 in the world that is not the norm.

Shebnpep

2015-06-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

HD video is superb, and still photo is amazing

I like the video stabilizer, and camera works even in minimal or low light. I can't use the camera while charging. Overall, video quality and colors is better than GoPro.

Dandy2015

2015-06-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Best Purchase in the year

I love the wide angle and the stabilizer is perfect. THE ZEISS takes pictures out of this world and the small size of the camera makes it very very comfortable

Francocaruso62

2015-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good quality pictures , poor construction

It was a good camera until it fell all of 2 feet, and now it no longer functions.

RichNY8

2015-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Lots of features, cheaper than the Hero3+ Black

So far, few issues. My previous camera was a GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition, which had a broken remote right out of the box. The Sony is significantly less expensive, and though it lacks a few video modes, it makes up for them in other features, such as the bundled remote viewer. I'm still not fond of the fisheye effect, but the GoPro suffers from it as well. Other issue is that the camera has to be completely removed from the case to access the USB port for charging and transferring files. Also, unable to transfer files via wi-fi because the current version of PlayMemories doesn't seem to support it.

Dan70

2015-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great buy

great product

ljubisav

2015-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than my GoPro

Great camera nice and slim ,good battery life loads of accessories and an add on Flip out LCD screen

stormbringer

2015-04-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama totally impressed me

camera came with the lcd cradle for free!!! Wahoo what a deal. This is the third Sony cam I have purchased and I still have less into it than I would have if I would have gone Go pro.

Frank

2015-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Respectable cam

In my eyes Sony has very good design and is convenient when in use with or without protective case. Seems that Sony has plastic lens cover instead of glass. Wi-Fi has no special button so you cannot switch it on for a short moment to adjust camera when you're already in action. When Wi-Fi is on battery lasts twice as less as when it is off. Head straps are a little bit unconvenient when used without helmet. You should choose special mode from menu when go to underwater filming - otherwise those frames will be unsharp.

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Sony HDR-AS20 Specifications

  • Image Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode

  • Dustproof

    Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2))

  • Wi-Fi

    Control with Smartphone

  • Interval Recording

    Yes (photo) (5s/10s/30s/60s)

  • Waterproof

    Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2))

  • Airplane Mode

    Yes

  • Power Save

    Yes

  • Shockproof

    Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2))

  • Camera Type

    POV Camcorder

  • Camera: Auto Non Flicker

    Yes

  • Camera: Gain Control

    Auto

  • Media/Battery Indicator

    Yes (recordable time) / Yes (remaining capacity)

  • On Screen Main Indicators

    Recording Mode; Image stabilization; Shooting Mode Status

  • Image Management File Repair

    Yes (AUTO)

  • Fast Playback

    About 5 times/10 times

  • Date & Time, Summer Time, Area Set

    Yes

  • Display Panel

    Yes

  • Drive System

    Shutter Speeds: Auto Control Range: 1/30 - 1/10,000 (30fps)

  • Exposure System

    Minimum Illumination: 6 lux
    Exposure Settings: Auto
    Scene Mode(s): Auto / Underwater
    Metering Modes: Multi-segment
    Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
    Noise Reduction: Yes
    White Balance Mode: Auto

  • Imaging Sensor: Processor

    Processor: BIONZ image processor
    Pixel Gross: 16.8MP
    Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
    Effective Picture Resolution: 11.9MP
    Imaging Sensor: 0.30" / 7.77mm back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
    Recording pixels: 11.9MP

  • HDMI Terminal

    Yes (HDMI micro)

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

  • HD Output

    HDMI Out(micro)(sold separately)

  • Interface: Wi-Fi

    Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band))

  • Multi/Micro USB Terminal

    Yes

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out(AV CABLE VMC-15MR2(sold separately))

  • Microphone Input

    Stereo Minijack

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx.11 7/8inch (Approx.30cm)

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Tessar Lens

  • Focal Distance

    f=2.5mm, f=1/8inch

  • Steady Shot Mode

    Active

  • Aperture

    F2.8

  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

    Movie mode

  • Angle of View

    170 deg. (without SteadyShot), 120 deg. (with SteadyShot)

  • Power Requirements

    3.6V (battery pack)

  • Battery Type

    NP-BX1

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    1.8W (in Display Panel operation)

  • Charge on camcorder

    Approx. 4h 05min

  • Progressive Mode

    Yes

  • Video Signal

    HD

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in Microphone, Monoral Speaker

  • Video Resolution

    1920 x1080 60p/50p (PS), 1920 x1080 30p/25p (HQ), 1280 x720 30p/25p (STD), 1280 x720 60p/- (SLOW), 1280 x720 120p/- (SSLOW), 640 x480 30p/25p (VGA)

  • Movie Recording Rate

    PS

  • Audio Format

    MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

  • Video Format

    MP4

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG

  • Still Image File Format

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

  • Media Type

    Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)

  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution

    11.9MP

  • Still Image Size(Photo Mode)

    11.9MP

  • Video Actual (Pixel)

    11.9MP

  • USB Charging

    Blank: DC 5 V 500 mA/800 mA

  • USB Power Supply

    Blank: Yes (1.5A or more is recommended)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    24.5 x 47.0 x 82.0mm / 0.96 x 1.85 x 3.22" (Approx.)

  • Weight

    2oz / 58g (Approx.)

  • UPC Code

    027242883833

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About Sony HDR-AS20

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By Jimmy123456789

This little camera is awesome! I have no problems with it whatsoever! I've only had it for about a week and a half, but have already taken a ton of videos. Anything you want to shoot, this is great for! I honestly can't think of anything you wouldn't be able to shoot with this camera!

Great purchase!

By Stylegui

I have been extremely please with this Sony Action Cam. I've used it in the snow and on the beach it is always takes outstanding stills and movies. It is very easy to use too!

The Sony HDR-AS20 Compact POV Action Camcorder is SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. Turn compatible smart phones and tablets in to remote control viewing devices via Wi-Fi with One Touch Near Field Communication (NFC).

6 video modes including 1080/60p HD and 4x slow motion
Six video shooting modes are available for flexible shooting scenarios. Record in Full HD 1920x1080/60p for beautiful smooth video. HQ mode delivers full-HD quality for the highest image resolution. Three standard HD modes are provided: STD mode, 2x SLOW and 4x SSLOW. 2x SLOW is useful for recording fast-moving extreme sports, while the 4x SSLOW mode can be used to slow the action down even further in order to analyze a golf or baseball swing, for example. There's also an SD mode that provides extended recording time at VGA resolution (640 x 480, 30p). FULL HD: PS(1920 x 1080 60p), HQ(1920 x 1080 30p) HD: STD(1280 x 720 30p), SLOW(1280 x 720 30p), SSLOW (1280 x 720 30p) SD: VGA(640 x 480 30p)

Built-In stereo mic for quality sound recording
A built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture all the exciting sounds of your adventure.

Never miss the action with long lasting up to150min stamina battery
Sony Action Cam has as much stamina as you do. With its long lasting battery that will record in HD at up to 150 minutes (when fully charged) you'll never miss the action.

Ultra wide 170deg. pro quality ZEISS Tessar lens
With an ultra-wide angle ZEISS Tessar lens, you will increase your perspective (up to 170-degree viewing angle) while you venture out on breathtaking views of dynamic terrain to include ski slopes and mountain trails.

Exmor R CMOS sensor for excellent low light performance
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.

Ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount included
The Sony HDR-AS20 ships with a ruggedized, waterproof housing (SPK-AS2) with universal tripod mount that is built to handle extreme environments, allowing you to concentrate on safety and composition while capturing Full HD videos. Within the housing, the camera is waterproof down to 15-feet and has a shock resistance rating for up to 5 foot drops plus dirt and dust resistant seals that help make it nearly impervious to mud, snow, rain and grime.

Hand free control and remote viewing of up to 5 Action Cams
Using optional Live View Remote accessory you can control up to 5 HDR-AS20 units via Wi-Fi. This multi-functional watch allows you to frame your shots and control the camera's recording settings and start/stop record.

Capture amazing high quality 11.9MP still images in photo mode
Put your HDR-AS20 in still image mode and capture amazing high quality 11.9MP still images with a single press of the button.

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-AS20 Compact POV Action Camcorder
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Operating Guide
  • Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2)
  • Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1)
  • Sony 1 Year Parts and 90 Day Labor Limited Warranty