Sony Sports & Action Cameras

With the growing popularity of POV cameras, it’s no surprise Sony has entered this category. The best of the Sony action cameras, the FDR-X3000, offers impressive 4K video quality to record your action-packed videos. 

Its design resembles a sized-down camcorder, with the Record/Enter and Power buttons on top and the lens and microphone in front. They are all compact and lightweight and protected from dust and splashes. A small LCD screen displays menus, settings, and other buttons for navigation.

When it comes to connectivity, a rear flap opens to reveal a micro USB for data transfer and battery charging, a 3.5mm microphone output, and a micro HDMI to connect to a TV. There’s also built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and Bluetooth. These connectivity options allow you to expand the camera’s usability.  

You can connect the Sony action camera to your smart device or a remote that comes separately in a specified kit. Sony’s PlayMemories app allows you to connect the camera to your smartphone for file transfer and live view. The app also gives you control over most of the camera’s functions, including exposure settings, mode switching, and shutter.

The video on the Sony FDR-X3000 is crisp and features strong details. Thanks to newly developed Exmor R CMOS sensors, these cameras can capture detail in both the shadows and highlights. Optical stabilization means you will benefit from the steady effect at full resolution and field of view. The camera handles bumps and grinds without difficulties, while the rugged, waterproof housing allows you to go as far as 60 meters underwater.

Sony action cameras support live streaming video, looping, time-lapse, and burst photo capture. They are easy to attach to a variety of surfaces, so you won’t miss any of the action. If you’re interested in the Sony FDR-X3000 or other POV cameras, our staff at michaels can help you choose a camera that meets all your needs.