Sony has been producing SteadyShot-capable Handycam camcorders for some time now. Over the years, the company has refined the tech so as to produce better and more stable footage. It means your favourite memories aren't ruined by wibbly-wobbly video that makes you feel a little seasick.

Excellent image and audio quality; Good optical image stabilisation; Thoughtful design improvements; Long battery life

Poor display on the Live-View Remote Control; Slow to power on (when using the Remote Control; Bulky waterproof case

This model has a great support for older a-mount lenses and in-body image stabilization. These two features triggered my decision to buy a6500. Aside from that, image quality, instant autofocus, bright and colour-accurate display, possibilities of customization and rather compact size make it one of...

I have just had the opportunity to unbox and do a test usage on this action camera. I do VLOG's outdoors and on motorcycles. I was attracted to this camera because of its ability to work with a direct plug in external microphone. I have not had the chance to test this feature just yet.

Excellent image and audio quality; Good optical image stabilisation; Long battery life; Thoughtful design improvements;

Poor display on the Live-View Remote Control; Slow to power on (when using the Remote Control); Bulky waterproof case;

There are some things to love about the Sony FDR-X3000. It delivers excellent, ultra-wide angle video with optical stabilization, not a lot of distortion, 4K resolution, and strong audio quality.

4K recording with optical stabilization; 100Mbps XAVC S compression; In-body tripod mount; Protected from dust and splashes without case; Includes waterproof case; Standard mic input; Wi-Fi

Monochrome information LCD only; Underwhelming still image quality; Limited battery life

This tiny action cam's nicely image stabilized 4K 30fps footage impresses, but an unreliable live view remote makes this variant of the cheaper FDR-X3000 of dubious value.

Waterproof housing included; B.O.SS image stabilization tech impresses; Remote monitoring; Useful 3x digital zoom for close-up shots; Tripod thread; Plenty of accessories

High price; Live View Remote drop-outs common; 3x zoom lacks autofocus; Soft still images; Short battery life

Sony on their website have a listed price of ? 39,000 (remote included). This is way too expensive.

Would highly recommend to get your hands on this action cam! 10/10. After reviewing so many action cams on the market, the sony fdr-x3000 definitely won me over. Great for Vlogging since it has an OPTICAL stabiliser.

The feature set on the Sony FDR-X3000 is absolutely AMAZING for the money, the menu is actually fairly easy to understand once one uses it for a short while, and the B.O.S.S. system is absolutely tremendous in both execution and final results. Blown away by it, actually.

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