Sony got new 4k action cameras (CES 2015)

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At the 2015 CES show Sony announced the FDR-X1000V – the first 4K action cam with video recording at 4K/30p (100 Mbps). TheFDR-X1000V has advanced SteadyShot technology and new wind noise reduction feature. The price is $499. Here are the remaining specs:

  • Supports 4K, 1080p, 720p, and 480p Video
  • Ultra-Wide 170° FOV Lens
  • Wi-Fi for Remote Monitoring and Control
  • Housing Waterproof to 33′
  • 8.8MP Stills with Burst / Interval Modes
  • 120 fps in 1080p and 240 fps in 720p
  • XAVC S and MP4 (H.264) Recording
  • Built-In Stereo Audio Recording
  • AE Compensation and Manual White Balance
  • Automatic In-Camera Editing

There is also another new Sony action came model – AS200V with full HD video ($299.99).

Several new accessories were also announced:

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Technical specifications

ModelFDR-X1000VR (includes RM-LVR2)HDR-AS200VR (includes RM-LVR2)
Sensor1/2.3 type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor1/2.3 type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Number of pixels (effective, still/video)Approx. 8.8 megapixelsApprox. 8.8 megapixels
LensZEISS Tessar® F2.8ZEISS Tessar® F2.8
Angle of View170° (SteadyShot OFF); 120° (SteadyShot ON)170° (SteadyShot OFF); 120° (SteadyShot ON)
ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Image StabilisationElectronic SteadyShotElectronic SteadyShot
Recording Mode (Approx. bitrate)MP4PS: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p (28Mbps), HQ: 1920 x 1080 30p/25p (16Mbps), STD: 1280 x 720 30p/25p (6Mbps),

HS120 (HS100): 1280 x 720 120p/100p (28Mbps),

HS240 (HS200): 800 x 480 240p/200p (28Mbps)

PS: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p (28Mbps), HQ: 1920 x 1080 30p/25p (16Mbps), STD: 1280 x 720 30p/25p (6Mbps),

HS120 (HS100): 1280 x 720 120p/100p (28Mbps),

HS240 (HS200): 800 x 480 240p/200p (28Mbps)

XAVC S4K: 3840 x 2160 30p/25p/24p (100Mbps/60Mbps) HD: 1920 x 1080 120p/100p (100Mbps/60Mbps) HD: 1280 x 720 240p/200p (100Mbps/60Mbps)

HD: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p (50Mbps)

HD: 1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p (50Mbps)
Compatible Recording MediaMP4Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2)Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2)
XAVC S60Mbps/50Mbps: Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class 10) or higher 100Mbps: Micro SDXC UHS-I U3 or higherMicro SDXC Memory Card (Class 10) or higher
AudioStereo micStereo mic
Wind Noise ReductionWind Noise Reduction
TerminalsMulti / Micro USB terminalMulti/Micro USB terminal
Wi-Fi /NFCYes / Yes (One-touch Remote)Yes / Yes (One-touch Remote)
GPSYesYes
Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.)24.4mm × 51.7mm × 88.9mm24.2mm x 46.5mm x 81.5mm
Weight (approx.)Main unit only89g68g
Including battery114g93g
Battery Type1240mAh rechargeable lithium ion (NP-BX1)1240mAh rechargeable lithium ion (NP-BX1)
Continuous Recording Time (approx.)4K 30p 50 minHQ 30p 115 minHQ 30p 115 min

 

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