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Sony - X3000 4K Waterproof Action Camera with Remote - White
Average customer rating
3.2
(25 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25 reviews
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46%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Sony - X3000 4K Waterproof Action Camera with Remote - White
Customer Rating
5
My everyday companion on my trip to Greece
on September 24, 2018
Posted by: Yiammi
Gender:Male
Straight to the point.
Video quality is fantastic. Day scenes at 4K will blow your mind. Stabilizer does excellent job and after a couple of days you will realize that that the use of a viewfinder is not necessary since the wide angle gets it all. Night scenes are OK and nothing special.
Now the sound.... As long it is out of the protective case, audio is great, but when it is inside that case, you hardly record anything.
Menu is not difficult to master, and the battery will keep up nicely.
Video quality is fantastic. Day scenes at 4K will blow your mind. Stabilizer does excellent job and after a couple of days you will realize that that the use of a viewfinder is not necessary since the wide angle gets it all. Night scenes are OK and nothing special.
Now the sound.... As long it is out of the protective case, audio is great, but when it is inside that case, you hardly record anything.
Menu is not difficult to master, and the battery will keep up nicely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
Poor motion focus
on October 8, 2018
Posted by: elmo60
Gender:Male
Poor motion focus, sent back to sony for warranty repair.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, October 9, 2018
Hi elmo60, We regret to hear that the motion focus didn't go well. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. Regards, Jen
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Customer Rating
5
Great cam - needs wireless audio
on February 2, 2019
Posted by: bernhtp
Gender:Male
Great video and stabilization. OK battery life (80 minutes @ 1080p60 50mbs).
I motovlog (motorcycle Vlogging) along with hundreds of thousands of others and need (in future models):
1. Wireless audio input. It would be great if the audio could come from the PlayMemories control app where the smartphone could combine/mix audio sources. Bluetooth audio input would also be a great option. You'll steal GP market share with this.
2. Better mounting options. GoPro-compatible mounts dominate, so compaitble mounting or a simple adaptor is important.
3. More battery life (2+ hours). Also, consider an (optional) small separate snap-in pack that connects via the USB.
1. Wireless audio input. It would be great if the audio could come from the PlayMemories control app where the smartphone could combine/mix audio sources. Bluetooth audio input would also be a great option. You'll steal GP market share with this.
2. Better mounting options. GoPro-compatible mounts dominate, so compaitble mounting or a simple adaptor is important.
3. More battery life (2+ hours). Also, consider an (optional) small separate snap-in pack that connects via the USB.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
Great camera without LIVE streaming
on March 17, 2020
Posted by: BK42 Channel
Gender:Male
This is a great camera, the stabilization is fantastic and the imagem quality is very high.
I bouth the canera because they offer a live streaming option "Ustream". A couple of months after the purchase Ustream was not avaliable anymore and IBM is charging a lot to use it.
So if you ever consider to go live with this camera - FORGET IT
I bouth the canera because they offer a live streaming option "Ustream". A couple of months after the purchase Ustream was not avaliable anymore and IBM is charging a lot to use it.
So if you ever consider to go live with this camera - FORGET IT
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Nick, DI PRO, March 31, 2020
Hello. You can actually live stream using the FDR-X3000 by using the HDMI Output and routing the cable into a video capture card connected to a computer.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
4 years without upgrading my old sony action cam
on September 27, 2017
Posted by: Greg007
Gender:Male
In 2013 I bought the Sony AS30 / AS20 action cam. I have been using it for 4 years now to built my youtube channel to 1 billion views (AmusementForce). Every year I have been waiting for Sony to make a better camera for me. They failed 4 years in a row. The AS20 comes with a waterproof case that has holes on front of the mic so the audio quality is very good. The problem with this camera is it doesn't offer the same housing instead it's housing is highly enclosed so the audio quality is much worse and for that reason I can't upgrade to this model - still. I know the image quality is much better but I can't trade it in for worse audio quality. Sony, if you are reading this what I'm asking is very simple. You offer 2 different waterproof housing for this camera selling them separately. One will be super waterproof like the one you have right now. The other one should be less waterproof (5m / 16ft) but with a membrane in front of the mic for better audio. It's simple. Go ahead and do it. I can't wait to upgrade my old camera I can definitely afford it just offer something to me that's good for what I do. I never bought this camera and never will until you sell the waterproof housing I'm asking for providing good audio.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: Bidib17
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
1. Personal ExperiencI bought this camera about a month ago. I was debating whether to buy this camera or the GoPro Hero 5 black. After watching so many in-depth reviews on both cameras, I decided to buy this camera. My main use for the camera is to use in vlogging vacation trips which always include some water activities. I took this camera to Florida's Universal Orlando theme parks and let me tell you, the video quality is unbelievable. I am a very picky person when it comes to video quality and the image stability while filming and walking. I was really pleased with the end result of my videos. Video quality is extremely clear and stable even in the 1080p setting; even though they advertise it for the 4k setting.
2. Battery Life: This was my main concern because GoPro battery life is very short and I needed a camera to shoot plenty of videos within a long period of time. I'm the person that records videos, stops and turns off the camera to save battery. Even though the camera lasted me 3 whole days, I would still buy an additional battery back because, by day 3 mid day, my camera died. Definitely advise not to overcharge your camera, which results in battery damage in general.
I took this camera to a water park and the waterproof housing was sturdy and kept all the water away from getting into the actual camera. The only small con I would say about the camera is that when the waterproof housing is in use, the microphone is covered and the video sounds like in underwater. But nothing like video editor systems can fix that.
3. Live Remote: When you get the product, I would suggest buying it with the Live Remote. The live remote not only is handy for viewing your camera angles, but it also controls your camera settings so you dont have to use the actual camera to control it. In addition, having the remote allows you to save battery on your phone because you would not have to use the sony app to control views. The live remote does work with wifi bluetooth. The only thing I was kind of annoyed with was that the fact that while you are recording your videos, it only shows 5 seconds of the view then the screen goes black;but still records. I wish I would be able to view the whole video while recording.
4. Overall: i'm satisfied with this camera and all the updated features. I would recommend this camera for people who are interested in action video/photo shots as well as people who are interested in normal vlogging video/photo shots
2. Battery Life: This was my main concern because GoPro battery life is very short and I needed a camera to shoot plenty of videos within a long period of time. I'm the person that records videos, stops and turns off the camera to save battery. Even though the camera lasted me 3 whole days, I would still buy an additional battery back because, by day 3 mid day, my camera died. Definitely advise not to overcharge your camera, which results in battery damage in general.
I took this camera to a water park and the waterproof housing was sturdy and kept all the water away from getting into the actual camera. The only small con I would say about the camera is that when the waterproof housing is in use, the microphone is covered and the video sounds like in underwater. But nothing like video editor systems can fix that.
3. Live Remote: When you get the product, I would suggest buying it with the Live Remote. The live remote not only is handy for viewing your camera angles, but it also controls your camera settings so you dont have to use the actual camera to control it. In addition, having the remote allows you to save battery on your phone because you would not have to use the sony app to control views. The live remote does work with wifi bluetooth. The only thing I was kind of annoyed with was that the fact that while you are recording your videos, it only shows 5 seconds of the view then the screen goes black;but still records. I wish I would be able to view the whole video while recording.
4. Overall: i'm satisfied with this camera and all the updated features. I would recommend this camera for people who are interested in action video/photo shots as well as people who are interested in normal vlogging video/photo shots
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: driftwood145
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
In a world where action camera stabilization is all the rage, the Sony AS-300 meets the challenge. I've had the camera for about a month and a half with zero complaints. The stabilization is fantastic. The battery life shreds my GoPro battery life. Color looks great in full daylight or as the sun is setting. Haven't used it much in dark settings, so I can't speak to the quality there. Sound is a little tinny, but still usable. Great camera!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
GPS DOES NOT WORK
on June 3, 2019
Posted by: Barkme
Gender:Male
The GPS functions stopped working and will be nonfunctional indefinitely. Would not buy this or any other products Sony makes that depend on GPS.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, June 12, 2019
Hi Barkme, Have you tried using the GPS function in another location? GPS may not work in certain countries/regions under their situation and regulations. To isolate the issue further, you may follow the guidelines here: https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1640/v1/en/contents/TP0000912316.html
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