Sony AZ1 Action Camera Mini POV HD Video Camera

Great little camera!Pros:- Lighter than a GoPro at 63gr with battery vs 88gr - which matters for quadcopters and planes for example- Great form factor, again compared to a GoPro. It seems like the volume is the same but it feels and looks smaller. Its easier to mount on cars, bikes, helmets, rc planes, etc too because of the shape. Also, when mounted on the helmet it does not stick out like a GoPro which is great at high speed and also great for your head if you do fall. (GoPro are really dangerous for that)- Good video quality in all modes, slightly worse than the GoPro 3 Black and 4 Black, but better than GoPros 3, 4 silvers and white. Better than the Mobius too, by far. No problem with the exposure control either, very fast.- Its waterproof. Without the case. That means you can splash it, it can rain on it, it can fall in water, etc. Of course, you can't dive without a case tho. Still.. this is enough for most use cases!- You have a screw mount without using the case (but also with) unlike the GoPro- XAVC 50mbp support- The digital stabilization system. This thing is great because it saves a lot of editing time. Your videos are ready to show/post as soon as you finished recording. It does work well and that feature is a great advantage over the GoPros.The Meh- Setting up the camera requires a smartphone or a sony watch/accessory. You cannot set it up otherwise. Now, the smartphone UI is very nice and works very well especially if you have NFC (swipe the camera and it auto connects), but still.- The camera case is a little on the heavier side when you need to use it, compared to a GoPro.- Video quality while quite good is not up to par with the GoPro 3 Black and GoPro 4 black (not to mention not being able to record in 4k and the other GoPro features). Not really a deal breaker tho, since the quality is still quite good/better than a GoPro 2.The Bad- Honestly, I can't really fault it right now. The price could be a little lower, I suppose.

I bought this camera for a multi use camera for vacations and such. Although it does not have any screen, the wifi makes up for it. In fact, I prefer seeing the camera pov through my phone than the actual camera.VIDEO 5/5The quality of the camera is sustainable. Not "4k" or any of that. 1080 is great for me because it meets today's standards as well as not taking as much space as higher qualities. The case slightly blurs the camera, but no notifiable unless compared. The fish eye is wonderful, as it is very wide.CONSTRUCTION 4/5The camera is durable in and out of the protective case. The only fragile part is of course the lens. This insures the care free factor of an action camera. This thing is not going to break! Well. kind of, my battery live a short life, but easily replaced, and cheap.EASE OF USE 5/5Simply put a micro chip in, download the app, and start recording. I advise to buy extra batteries, as they are very cheap and useful. Especially if your first one breaks. I was able to get it running without any external help. Pretty Easy.Compared to the competition, a go pro, this is a much more solid camera. The pricing is simply better than the go pro.

more features than GO PRO and just as sharp IF NOT SHARPER video quality than the GO PRO Hero line, this Sony has Stereo sound recording {go pro is mono} this has wifi linking to the wrist viewer device thats a game changer for action cam's u can now see what your camera see's in real time as your filming or setting up to film. another plus is the ability to link with your smartphone for the real-time camera/ video as well. ANOTHER GAME CHANGER! in so many ways this camera is superior to the GO PRO line of action cams. INCLUDING PRICE!$$$ these are more value priced for what you get. i can go mountain biking, Scuba diving, or sky diving or go to any type of Mud run or endurance run with full confidence that the camera will capture sharp video and water and mud isn't going to be an issue or concern. as a U.S Marine and Active outdoors type person, these action cams offer me what I truly need. reliable clear video with stereo sound and a durable waterproof case and sleek design and finally ease of use. it's simply unbeatable for4 the price I paid for it.

I was exciting getting this camera but very disappointed after I couldn't get microSD card to work. First I was thinking is the SD card, even do card was brand new and I got it in the same time I got this camera. Went to Best buy to get new, different brand. at first I get it to work for short time but as soon you take it out that's it. Camera stop responding to it. I order the replacement and I got it in 3 days. Great, but another disappointment. Same issue just, this time I couldn't get it to work at all. So, great camera if its reading your microSD card.