Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
Top 12%1,346 points
Top 12%
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Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000 review: 42 facts and highlights
1. megapixels
8.2MP
Samsung Gear 360: 30MP
2. has a removable battery
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
71% have it
3. video recording (main camera)
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.
1080 x 60fps
JVC GY-LS300: 2160 x 150fps
4. has a 24p cinema mode
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
31% have it
5. has a BSI sensor
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
31% have it
6. has GPS
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
13% have it
7. has a brand lens
The lens is made by a reputable photographic equipment manufacturer, as opposed to a low-cost unbranded lens.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
7% have it
8. Supports slow motion video recording
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
18% have it
9. has a CMOS sensor
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
80% have it
10. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
53% have it
11. weight
114g
Veho Muvi Atom: 30g
12. Is compatible with Android
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
23% have it
13. Has 802.11n WiFi connection
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
26% have it
14. has manual exposure
This allows to manually set the exposure.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
27% have it
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15. Weather sealed
Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
30% have it
16. Has timelapse function
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
7% have it
17. has a microphone in
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
58% have it
18. has built-in optical image stabilization
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
52% have it
19. has manual white balance
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
55% have it
20. height
47mm
Canon Legria Mini: 22mm
21. Supports 4K resolution
Allows you to view in ultra-high definition.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
5% have it
22. has an external memory slot
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.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
77% have it
23. width
83mm
Veho Muvi Micro Camcorder: 20mm
24. thickness
29.4mm
GoPro Hero6 Black: 1.26mm
25. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Sony Action Cam FDR-X3000
48% have it
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