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Sony FDR-X3000 vs Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

Sony FDR-X3000

2017 · $249.99 today

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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

2016 · $199.99 today

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VideoStabilisationDurabilityBatteryMounting & ecosystemValue
Sony FDR-X3000Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

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Why Sony FDR-X3000 is better

  • Battery Life (min): 130 vs 90(44% more)
  • Weight (g): 114 vs 150(32% less)

Why Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 is better

  • Battery Capacity (mAh): 1250 vs 1240(higher)

Verdict

Sony FDR-X3000 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecSony FDR-X3000Garmin VIRB Ultra 30
Video
Max Resolution4K304K30
Max Frame Rate at 4K (fps)3030
Photo Resolution (MP)1212
Field of View170° WideWide / Medium / Narrow
Stabilization & Capture
Stabilization TypeBalanced Optical SteadyShotBasic EIS
LivestreamingNoNo
Durability & Design
Waterproof Depth w/ Housing (m)60
Weight (g)114150
Operating Temp0°C to 40°C-10°C to 60°C
Waterproof Depth w/ Case (m)30
Battery & Connectivity
Battery Capacity (mAh)12401250
Battery Life (min)13090
WirelessWi-Fi + Bluetooth + GPSWi-Fi + Bluetooth + ANT+ + GPS
StoragemicroSD up to 128GBmicroSD up to 128GB