Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera Preview

We have a hands-on look at the new Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera.

5 Feb 2016 2:10PM by Joshua Waller | Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam in Action Cameras

BUY NOW SONY HDR-AS50 Action Cam

The new Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam was introduced at CES 2016, and is an updated FullHD action camera that comes with a waterproof case that makes the camera waterproof down to 60 metres. The HDR-AS50 features an 11.1 megapixel sensor, which can be used for stills photography, as well as 4K timelapse video creation. The camera has an updated interface, with updated buttons and an updated menus system designed to make the camera easier to use.

The bottom of the camera is now flat so that it can stand up on it's own, whereas the previous version was curved, and there is now a standard tripod socket on the bottom. The HDR-AS50 uses the Sony NP-BX1 battery, that is shared with a number of Sony Cyber-shot cameras, which should make finding a spare easy.

Sony HDR-AS50 Key Features

11.1 megapixel 1/2.3inch BSI CMOS sensor
Wide-angle f/2.8 Zeiss Tessar lens
Image stabilisation
8fps burst shooting mode (1s)
FullHD, 60,50,30,25,24fps video
Built in stereo microphone
Adjustable FOV (narrow or wide) and zoom
Wi-Fi for Sony PlayMemories remote app
MicroSD / Sony M2 memory card slot

An optional remote screen can be purchased to let you remotely control the camera as well as view what the camera is seeing, or alternatively you can use the Sony PlayMemories Mobile app to control the camera with your smartphone. The included waterproof case not only makes the camera waterproof down to 60 metres, but also makes it dustproof, shockproof (1.5m), and freezeproof letting you use the camera down to -10C.

Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam Hands-On Photos of Equipment

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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/2.8
	35mm equivalent	18.4mm
	Optical Zoom	0x
Image Sensor
	Pixels	11.1Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	2592
	Sensor Type	Back-lit CMOS (B.S.I.)
	Sensor Size	1/2.3inch
	Sensor Size (width)	No Data
	Sensor Size (height)	No Data
	Aspect Ratio	16:9
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	No Data
	Screen resolution	No Data
	Touch Screen	No Data
Focusing
	Min Focus	30cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Face Detection
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/10000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	1/30sec
	Bulb mode	No Data
	Exp modes
	Metering	Multi Pattern
	ISO sensitivity	No Data
	White balance	Auto Manual
	Exposure Comp	No Data
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	8fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 FullHD
	Video FPS	60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	No Data
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	No Data
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No Data
Storage
	Card Type	Micro SD Micro SDHC Memory Stick Micro (Sony M2)
	File Type	JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	NP-BX1
	Battery Life (CIPA rating)	No Data
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1), Micro USB Cable, Startup Guide, Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1), Attachment Buckle
Dimensions
	Weight	58g
	Width	24.2mm
	Height	47mm
	Depth	83mm

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