Compact action cameras have come a long way in just a few short years, providing outstanding image quality and camera toughness for all extreme shooting situations. GoPro has been the standard household name for these cameras, but an outstanding alternative is Sony's FDR-X3000, providing 4K and Full...

Top quality 4K video from an action camera thanks to the EXMOR sensor and BIONZ processor; Optical SteadyShot leads the way in providing you with smooth video; Built-in GPS allows the camera to collect a ton of data about your adventure; WiFi lets you connect the Live View Monitor; Three pre-set...

Only wide-angle shooting for 4K video; Images provide more noise and less detail than a smartphone image; No built-in screen to assist you in composing

Sony FDR-X3000R Action Camera Review

We were using Sony's action cam for the past few days and after our initial impressions on it, we're now ready to give you our review. It could be compared to the latest Hero5by GoPro in the sense that both shoot up to 4K video, but the FDR-X3000R has been boasting about its optical image...

Great image stabilization (OIS; Stereo audio recording; Minimal delay in live preview via Bluetooth; Decent battery life; Wearable live preview makes operation a lot easier; Option to zoom in and out; Good low light performance

Limited accessories in the bundle; Dropped frames during playback over Wi-Fi; Wind reduction is not that effective; Connecting the camera to a smartphone is a hit and miss; Picture quality needs more detail

Incredible. Best action cam available. **GoPro Killer**

*I am in Japan *I bought this without the remote because I use my Android phone if I even need a remote; I have it mounted on the handlebars of a Specialized Allez XXL size road bike; The vibration is excessive.

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Sony FDR-X3000 Action Cam Review

The rise of portable action cameras has allowed us to capture virtually every moment of our sporting events. Whether you're perfectly landing that difficult trick or taking a spill, you've got the whole thing on tape.