Sony AS30V Black

MPN: HDRAS30V/B  |  EAN: 4905524945027  |  Model: AS30V

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony AS30V Black - HDRAS30V/B Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Advanced Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
POV (Point-of-view)
Outstanding
Action & Adventure Videos
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Live Streaming
Just Right
Rainproof
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Underwater Use
Outstanding
Fun & Funky Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Action Camera
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Shockproof
Outstanding

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony AS30V camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony AS30V will satisfy your needs..

Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the AS30V, will align with your skill level.

Video Scenarios

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.

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

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 AS30V is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (5.760 x 4.290 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

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.

Other Video needs

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 AS30V is a good fit as it's shape and size makes POV shots a breeze.

Photo Scenarios

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 AS30V 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 AS30V 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 AS30V 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.

Other considerations

With the Sony AS30V, 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 5m m metres, this camera ticks the box for underwater use.

Style

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the AS30V is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Sony AS30V Black - HDRAS30V/B Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Product Colour Black
Rainproof Yes
Waterproof Yes
Waterproof Up To 5m m
Camera
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video Formats Supported H.264, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 5.760 x 4.290 mm
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Other Features
GPS (satellite) Yes
Interval Recording 1
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Weight & Dimensions
Weight 90 g