The Sony Action Cam is a good entry in the POV camera market that includes a waterproof case with a standard tripod mount; is available with or without Wi-Fi; has a small, lightweight body; and offers a decent number of recording options
Video quality is disappointing viewed at larger sizes; can't rotate lens or flip video 180 degrees; camera can't stand on its own and can't easily be used without a door on its case; no access to mic jack when inside case; no still photos beyond interval
The Sony Action Cam is a solid first effort and worth its price, but some design shortcomings may be enough to put off some potential buyers....
Good video quality, Good battery life, Minimizes camera shake, Lightweight
Limited mounting options, Disappointing still photos
The Sony HDR AS-15 offers the best value we've seen in an action camera. Its video quality isn't exceptional, but it's surprisingly good for the price, and most owners find it easy to use. It also includes a few features that pricier cameras generally lac...
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Published: 2013-05-03, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Small without waterproof case, Good battery life, Aggressive price
Lens does not rotate, So-so video quality
While small and inexpensive, the Sony Action Cam could use improvement....
The Sony Action Cam is a good entry in the POV camera market that includes a waterproof case with a standard tripod mount; is available with or without Wi-Fi; has a small, lightweight body; and offers a decent number of recording options.
Video quality is disappointing viewed at larger sizes; can't rotate lens or flip video 180 degrees; camera can't stand on its own and can't easily be used without a door on its case; no access to mic jack when inside case; no still photos beyond interv...
The Sony Action Cam is a solid first effort and worth its price, but some design shortcomings may be enough to put off some potential buyers.
The Action Cam is a good start, but Sony can do better. The Action Cam HDR-AS15 was built on some great ideas—the WiFi functions work well, the slow motion options are easy to use and churn out decent videos, and the on-board menu system makes sense...
Maybe. The Sony produces pretty decent images at a nice price, and it has that neat 720p/120fps trick. But hold off for now.The Contour+2 is a better camera, but its also $130 more expensive, and its a lot bulkier. At the same time, GoPro just unveiled...
