Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000 review: specs and price

The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. Show more

The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water. Show more

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A prime lens has a fixed focal length. In general, these are sharper, with a wider aperture.

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You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.

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24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions. Show more

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The burst mode, also called serial shot mode or continuous shooting mode, allows you to shoot multiple photos in a row. Show more

A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky. Show more

Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.

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CMOS image sensors are slowly replacing CCD sensors, due to reduced power consumption and better image quality. They can be very compact and cost relatively little to produce. Show more

With manual white balance you can choose the most accurate setting and avoid the green, blue or red hue which can occur in auto mode. You can also change the setting for artistic effect.

The lens is made by a reputable photographic equipment manufacturer, as opposed to a low-cost unbranded lens.

This allows to manually set the ISO level. Show more

Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image. Show more

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.

A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. Show more

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken. Show more

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) so that you can either extend the internal storage with affordable memory modules or you can retrieve data, such as photographs, easily from a memory card. Show more

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.

It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

The device can connect to Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.

It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.