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Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300
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Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Pink
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot WX220 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Action Cam HDR-AS300 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot WX220 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Action Cam HDR-AS300 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot WX220 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Action Cam HDR-AS300 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot WX220 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Action Cam HDR-AS300. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot WX220 . | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Action Cam HDR-AS300 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot WX220 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
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. | ||
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
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 Action Cam HDR-AS300 is a great companion to have. |
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 Cyber-shot WX220 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.76 x 4.29 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Action & Adventure Videos |
Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then. | ||
| Slow Motion Videos |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. | ||
| Low-light Videos |
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. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| High FPS Videos |
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. |
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. | |
| POV (Point-of-view) |
Because you are keen to show the action from your perspective, the build and form factor of the Action Cam HDR-AS300 is a good fit your needs. | ||
| Rainproof |
During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Sony is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles. | ||
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Underwater Use |
Taking photos while taking a dive requires it to fully waterproof. This model will suit your needs as it is fully waterproof up to 60 m metres. | ||
| Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
| Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | ||
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| Camera Body with Lens | |||
| Action Camera |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | - | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 2.8 | 3.3-5.9 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | MPEG-4 AAC-LC, LPCM | - | |
| Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | - | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1.5 - ∞ m | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 210 shots | |
| Battery Life (max) | - | 1.75 h | |
| Battery Type | - | NP-BN | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | - | |
| Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Cables Included | - | AC, USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC | Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™(high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Ca | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/30 - 1/10000 s | 1 - 1/1600 s | |
| Camera Type | Action | Compact | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | - | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | - | Yes | |
| Depth | 83 mm | 21.6 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 20 x | |
| Display | - | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | - | 2.7 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | - | 460800 pixels | |
| Dustproof | Yes | - | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/10000 s | 1/1600 s | |
| Flash Modes | - | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | - | 1.5 - 2.2 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | - | 0.2 - 3.7 m | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 17 - 32 mm | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 17 - 32 mm | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 4.45 - 44.5 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Auto | |
| Focusing Distance | 50 | - | |
| Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | D | D | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 47 mm | 52.4 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | MPF | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | - | BIONZ X | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.5 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.76 x 4.29 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| International Protection (IP) Code | IPX4 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | - | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | - | 12800 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | - | 100 | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 9/7 | |
| Light Exposure Correction | - | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Multi-segment | Auto | |
| Light Metering | - | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 32 mm | 250 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | - | 4896 × 3264 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | - | 18.2 MP | |
| Microphone In | Yes | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | - | 3.3 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 17 mm | 25 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | - | 50 fps | |
| Multi Burst Mode | Yes | - | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 10 x | |
| Panorama Mode | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | - | 1 | |
| Power Source Type | - | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black, Silver | Pink | |
| Rainproof | Yes | - | |
| Scene Modes | Sports, Underwater | High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | - | 2, 10 s | |
| Shooting Modes | Burst Shooting, Continuous Shot, Movie, Sports, Super Slow Motion Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, Underwater | Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Easy Shooting, Scene Selection, Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto/Scene Selection) | |
| Slow-Mo Capable | 1 | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/30 s | 1 s | |
| Speakers | 1 | - | |
| Splash Proof | Yes | - | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | 1 | 1 | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | - | 3:2 - 16M(4896×3264) / 8.9M(3648×2432) / 4.5M(2592×1728)4:3 - 18M(4896×3672) / 10M(3648×2736) / 5M(2592×1944) / VGA16:9 - 13M(4896×2752) / 7.5M(3648×2056) / 2.1M(1920×1080)1:1 - 13M(3664×3664) / 7.5M(2736×2736) / 3.7M(1920×1920)7152×1080 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Twilight | - | Yes | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Charging | Yes | - | |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB | Micro-USB | |
| USB Connector Type | B | B | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | AVCHD, MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 800 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Waterproof | Yes | - | |
| Waterproof Up To | 60 m | - | |
| Weight | 109 g | 105 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | - | 121 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Color Temp, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight, Incandescent, Flash,Custom | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | b/g/n | |
| Width | 29.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
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