Sony added its new Action Cam camera with 4K video recording to its Action Cam wearable camera lineup at CES 2015. The Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam has a similar form-factor as the previous Action Cam models and will cost $499 and $599 with the Sony Live View Remote, a utterly useful accessory when...

For those of us of a certain vintage, it's almost impossible to believe that Sony could be described as an underdog when it comes to video cameras. But in the world of professional action cameras, it's fallen to Sony to play David to GoPro's Goliath.

Splash-proof without a housing; easy operation; image stabilization; GPS

Waterproof housing not rated for depths as low as the competition; colors can appear oversaturated; fewer resolution/frame rate options than the competition

Worth a look if you're new to the POV camera market, but if you've already got a GoPro, stick with it.

- Excellent video quality; - Small without the case; - Splash proof without case

- Colors are oversaturated; - Stills aren't very good

- 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,...

sleek design - stereo audio with noise reduction - image stabilization is smooth - great optics (1080p and 4K better quality than GoPro4 B - affordable price - flexible file formats (better than GoPro4 B - good battery life - great alternative if you HATE GoPro4 Black - love the play memories app...

- flimsy backdoor (its gonna break over time; opening and closing to access the charging port) - cheap and plastic construction - fish-eye 4K in 60Hz video (normal 1080p in 60Hz - high temperature sensitivity for an action cam (overheating fast when ambient temp increases) - device doesn't always...

Had this camera only for a short time but can say with comfort that it's a amazing piece of kit. I use as a dash cam in my car and also at use on a selfish stick at my sons party.

I guessed I can rely all the time on Sony product, even I have a hard time on learning how to used it.

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

Clearly aiming its sights at the GoPro Hero4 Black , Sony's FDR-X1000V is a tiny action cam that's capable of 4K recording. Just like the Hero4 Black, the FDR-X1000V can manage 4K (3,840x2,160) at up to 30fps.

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.

This camera is better than GoPro Hero 4 Black!!

Captures video as you see it with your eyes without making it cartoonish

Awkward shape not ideal for limited space mounting