Sony Announced the Sport Digital Camera "Action Camera HDR-AS10

Based on the information from web, I compile the information of Sony Action Camera HDR-AS10 for reference. Sony announce the Action Camera HDR-AS10. The Sony Action digital Camera HDR-AS10 includes features of steadyShot® image stabilization reduces blur ; exmor® R CMOS Sensor for superb low light performance; Built-In stereo mic; ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount included; 4x Slow Motion video mode in HD (Extreme sports athletes and enthusiasts will enjoy HD SLOW 2x (1280 x 720, 60p) and HD SLOW 4x (1280 x 720, 120p) that shoot slow motion, which is ideal for studying and refining form and technique. For traditional shooting methods, the camcorder also offers several different resolutions to suit your needs: shoots in Full HD (1920x1080 30p), STD HD (1280x720, 30p), SD VGA (640x480, 30p); memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC compatible; Secure on flat and curved surfaces w/ 2 adhesive mounts; high quality Full HD 1080p recording; ultra wide angle Carl Zeiss® Lens (170-degree FOV); "Press-n-Go" with large start/stop button; HDMI® output for easy file transfer.

Sony Action Camera HDR-AS10

 There is another model HDR-AS15 with wifi was announced at the same time.

Features and Specifications

Convenience Features(details)

Date&Time, Area Setting

• Date & Time, Summer Time, Area Set : Yes (except Summer Time)

Media Format

• Quick Format (Initialize) : Memory Card

Recording

• Media Type : Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
• Still Image Mode : JPEG
• Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 2.0 megapixels
• Video Format : MPEG4-AVC/H.264
• Video Resolution : 1920×1080/30P (HQ),1280×720/30P (STD,SLOW,SSLOW), 680×480/30P (VGA)
• Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.11900K pixels
• Video Signal : HD:HDTV 1080/60p
• Audio Format : MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
• Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Microphone, Monoral Speaker
• Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) : HQ:Approx.16Mbps/SSLOW:Approx.24Mbps/SLOW:Approx.12Mbps/STD:Approx.6Mbps/VGA:Approx.3Mbps
• Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
• Still Image Size(Photo Mode) : 2.0 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
• Progressive Mode : Yes

Drive System

• Shutter Speeds : Auto Control Range: 1/30 - 1/10,000 (30fps)

Interface

• Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick Micro™ and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
• HD Output : HDMI Out (micro)
• USB Port(s) : micro-B/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)
• BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
• Microphone Input : Stereo Minijack
• HDMI Terminal : Yes (micro)

Display Panel

• Display Panel : Yes

USB Power Supply

• blank : Yes (1.5A or more is recommended)

Camera

• Camera Type : POV Action Cam
• Auto Non Flicker : Yes
• Gain Control : Auto

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss^® Tessar^® Lens
• Aperture : F2.8
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : f=15.3mm, f= 5/8 inch
• Minimum Focus Distance : Approx.1 3/16inch (Approx.30cm)
• Angle of View : 170° (without SteadyShot), 120° (with SteadyShot)
• Focal Distance : f=2.5mm, f=1/8inch
• Steady Shot Mode:Active : 21.3mm

Convenience Features

• Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time)
• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time) / Yes (remaining capacity)
• Multiple Language Display : English
• Fast Playback : About 5 times/10 times
• Image Management File Repair : Yes (AUTO)
• On Screen Main Indicators : Recording Mode; Image stabilization

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 31/32inch x 1 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch (Approx. 24.5mm x 47.0mm x 82.0mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 2oz (Approx.65g)
• Weight (Approx.) (Total) : Approx.90g (NP-BX1(supplied battery))

Imaging Sensor(details)

• Recording pixels (photo, 16:9) : Approx.11900000 pixels

Imaging Sensor

• Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" (7.77mm) back-illuminated Exmor^® R CMOS Sensor
• Processor : BIONZ^® image processor
• Pixel Gross : Approx.16800K pixels
• Effective Picture Resolution : Approx.11900K pixels (16:9)
• Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Exposure System

• Metering Modes : Multi-segment
• Exposure Settings : Auto
• Noise Reduction : Yes
• White Balance Mode : Auto
• Minimum Illumination : 6 lux
• Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
• Gain Control : Auto

Advanced Features

• Waterproof : Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1))
• Dustproof : Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1))
• Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode
• Interval Recording : Yes (photo) (5s/10s/30s/60s)
• Power Save : Yes

Power

• Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.7W (in Display Panel operation)
• Power Requirements : 3.6V (battery pack)
• Battery Type : NP-BX1 (supplied)
• Charge on camcorder (Charging time with supplied Battery) : Yes (Approx. 4h 05min)

USB Charging(details)

• blank : DC 5V 500mA/600mA

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