Sony got new 4k action cameras (CES 2015)
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:
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 |
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