Sony FDR-X1000V

Better than GoPro 4 Hero

I tried GoPro Hero 4 Black and I was very dissappointed, I had to returned everything including all accesories. Then I tried this Sony FDR-X1000V and it is great, is not perfect though but certainly better than the GoPro. I really love the Steady Image Stabilization. So I will keep this camera.

I love the new case

I love the new case, the ability to control the menu without taking it out of the case is huge. The new video options (4k and higher frame rate) are nice too, but as far as video quality it may be better, I didn't do a side by side, but it is not significantly better than several versions back.

Sony FDR-X1000V review

It’s exciting to see new competition in the action cameras arena. It's especially exciting to see some useful new features such as the GPS and handy sensor data used by the TomTom Bandit and Garmin Virb Elite, as they introduce new possibilities. Then there are other innovations, such as EE's 4G streaming, that we’re not so sure about. But GoPro has been doing this, and only this, for a long time - and it shows. The Hero4 has abundant mounting options and a focus on image quality and versatility that means it’s still the one to beat. Its free editing software is just as powerful, helping you to get carefully ­crafted action vids up in double­quick time. Having said that, £410 is a lot to spend, so we’d recommend looking at its cheaper cousin the Hero4 Silver (£330) to see if your needs can be satisfied for less of an outlay. It can only record 4K video at 15fps rather than 30fps, but does have a built­-in live-view screen. And if you don’t need 4K videos, the smaller Hero4 Session could yet prove to be your best bet. After that we’d consider the Garmin Virb Elite. Its video quality and editing package with G­-Metrix overlays are just brilliant, but most attractive of all is the price - it's practically half the price of the Hero4 Black. It's the TomTom that comes in third - it's overall design is really well thought out, and while it's automatic video editing isn't perfect, the innovation is to be applauded. And then there's the Sony FDR-X1000V - it comes second on the video quality front, but the usability is just a little too compromised. Finally, while novel and unique, the 4GEE’s focus on standalone streaming feels like a slightly misguided concept to us.

SONY 4K Action Cam

- get the correct memory card to run this camera for 4K - needs a cradle to turn into a handy-cam with display (SONY if you're listening) - it is harder to live with than the GoPro4 B (hard to explain why, but that's why you should get this, as its off the norm) - it is sleeker than the GoPro4 B,...

Sony FDR-X1000V - 4K action camera

Its menu system is rather fiddly, but the Sony FDR-X1000V is top-notch 4K action camera

Fantastic image quality but fiddly

I use this camera professionally on numerous classic and exotic cars and it was chosen over the GoPro due to the image quality. At 4k however you do get an awful fish-eye effect which needs tweaking in post production.

Better than GoPro Hero 4 Black

This camera is better than GoPro Hero 4 Black!!

An alternative to Arlo

If you're an Arlo owner looking to expand you coverage, give this a try.

WAY WAY better than GoPro!

This action Cam blows away the competition! Ease of use, functionality, picture and video quality. The remote is awesome. Forget about wondering if your video is turned on or if you have the shot you want.

Superb

Awesome.It was delivered within 3 days.The product is very good.The video clarity is almost unbelievable. If you planning to buy,don't think much and buy this.it is a superb product