Sony got new 4k action cameras (CES 2015)
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 :
Technical specifications
Model
FDR-X1000VR (includes RM-LVR2)
HDR-AS200VR (includes RM-LVR2)
Sensor
1/2.3 type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
1/2.3 type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Number of pixels (effective, still/video)
Approx. 8.8 megapixels
Approx. 8.8 megapixels
Lens
ZEISS Tessar® F2.8
ZEISS Tessar® F2.8
Angle of View
170° (SteadyShot OFF); 120° (SteadyShot ON)
170° (SteadyShot OFF); 120° (SteadyShot ON)
Processor
BIONZ X
BIONZ X
Image Stabilisation
Electronic SteadyShot
Electronic SteadyShot
Recording Mode (Approx. bitrate)
MP4
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)
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 S
4K: 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 Media
MP4
Micro 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 S
60Mbps/50Mbps: Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class 10) or higher 100Mbps: Micro SDXC UHS-I U3 or higher
Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class 10) or higher
Audio
Stereo mic
Stereo mic
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction
Terminals
Multi / Micro USB terminal
Multi/Micro USB terminal
Wi-Fi /NFC
Yes / Yes (One-touch Remote)
Yes / Yes (One-touch Remote)
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.)
24.4mm × 51.7mm × 88.9mm
24.2mm x 46.5mm x 81.5mm
Weight (approx.)
Main unit only
89g
68g
Including battery
114g
93g
Battery Type
1240mAh rechargeable lithium ion (NP-BX1)
1240mAh rechargeable lithium ion (NP-BX1)
Continuous Recording Time (approx.)
4K 30p 50 min
HQ 30p 115 min
HQ 30p 115 min
