Product Comparison: Sony FDR-X3000 vs GoPro Hero6 Black

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Sony FDR-X3000 Underwater Camcorder 4K, White

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

GoPro

Model

FDR-X3000

Hero6 Black

Origin

China

About the Product

Advanced FDR-X3000 Action Cam offers dramatic 4K POV movie shooting with reduced shake via Balanced Optical SteadyShot using the well-protected body alone or with supplied Underwater Housing. Advanced features encourage everyday moviemaking and travel fun.

HERO6 Black transforms your adventures into incredible QuikStories right on your phone. With its all-new GP1 chip, next-level video stabilization and 2x the performance, looking good has never been so easy. Add voice control and a durable waterproof design, and HERO6 Black is the ultimate GoPro for sharing life as you live it.

Key Specs

Effective Megapixels

8.2 MP

12 MP

Video Resolution

2160 p

Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance

197 feet

33 feet

Size & Weight

Depth

3.27 in.

1.3 in.

Height

1.85 in.

1.8 in.

Width

1.16 in.

2.4 in.

Weight

4.1 oz.

4.2 oz.

Sony FDR-X3000

GoPro Hero6 Black

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Sony FDR-X3000 Underwater Camcorder 4K, White

find that I prefer the way this camera fits in my pocket better than my GoPro, it's not a size issue just the layout of the cameras.
The size is also a plus and I like the fact that it has a tripod female screw mount built in which means it will mount to most accessory mounts.
This a camera for the everyday to the action packed. It's small, compact, and can do a variety of configures just by using your smartphone.
It has waterproof housing which gives very good shock and water protection, but it adds some size to the camera and muffles the sound.
Battery life is Horrific, as is the overall weight in the case. It's basically a 'handy cam' without the screen

GoPro Hero6 Black 4K Action Camera with Touch Screen

I recommend 100%. In addition its versatility, size, functionality and final quality make it an ideal video camera for adventures, tourism and sports.
There isn't another camera in the market that comes close to matching its superior picture quality + portability balance. It's light weight and very easy to use.
The apps/software are easy, seamless, and fun. The camera itself is so freaking small it’s crazy.
This is a very small camera writing a lot of data to a tiny card and so there will be a lot of expected heat.
The entire camera is small which is great but they sacrificed a lot to get the camera that small.

Display

Display Type

Monochrome

LCD

Screen Size

2 in.

What customers say about "Display"

Sony FDR-X3000 Underwater Camcorder 4K, White

The built-in screen on the camera is a little difficult to read and becomes a major issue when it's night time as there is no backlit on the screen (had to use a flashlight to view the screen).
This camera has GPS built in, and will display a cool overlay if you want.
The one thing that they could have done to really put the icing on the cake is a backlight screen. In dim areas you can't see the display.
he VLC program allows me to view the video,but I cannot edit the video,or display speed in the video, as accessing the GPS data is not possible.
Screen is too small can hardly read

GoPro Hero6 Black 4K Action Camera with Touch Screen

The touch screen is more responsive.
The touch screen is very responsive and quick.
Amazing quality. Love the screen on the back, shots are more accurate.
I got a dud! Out of the box, the screen freezes just when changing camera modes from video to photo, or trying to change camera view, or randomly when toggling through any of the control screens.
The touch screen is a little annoying, but the photos are great.

Video

Video Formats

MPEG4

MP4 (H.264)

Image Stabilization

Yes

Digital Zoom

2 x

Image Stabilization

What customers say about "Video"

Sony FDR-X3000 Underwater Camcorder 4K, White

Slow motion feature works fine, but I recommend you reduce the quality to 1080p because the frame rate will jump to 120fps. You can still do 4K in slow motion and yes it’s indeed beautiful.
The video quality is superb. Make sure you have the right sd card with the right read write speeds.
Very smooth video while walking and moving the camera around. It will get a little movement if you're running or riding a bike over rough terrain.
Great picture/video quality. I’m glad the 3.5mm jack is in the back instead of the bottom.
Nice little camera, the 4K video and stabilization is excellent.

GoPro Hero6 Black 4K Action Camera with Touch Screen

This is one incredible machine that is so compact and so useful.
Everything is better with the Hero6 and it's noticeable right away.
Stability is amazing and the color is outstanding.
This thing can shoot 4K in 60fps! Or 1080p in 240fps! This is one incredible machine that is so compact and so useful.
One issue with these extremely high frame rates is the inability to edit them in most mid range computers.

Features

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

Water Resistant

Yes

Memory Card Compatibility

M2, Memory Stick Duo, Micro SD

microSD Class 10

Extras

Live-View Remote for easy control, Smart operation with friendly UI, BIONZ X™ for superior detail and texture, Flexibly mountable Live-View Remote, Exmor R™ CMOS sensor with enhanced sensitivity, Built-in stereo mic captures quality sound, Sharp, ultra-wide ZEISS® Tessar™ lens, 4K Time-lapse Capture

Quikstories Enabled, Best-Ever Image Quality, Next-Level Stabilization, 3x Faster Offload Speeds, Rugged + Waterproof, Improved Low-Light Video + Photos, RAW

Wi-Fi Enabled
Water Resistant

What customers say about "Features"

Sony FDR-X3000 Underwater Camcorder 4K, White

The built-in Wi-Fi works flawlessly as you can use the camera with the smartphone app. I love this feature because when the camera is mounted on my helmet, instead of removing my helmet to get to my camera, I can configure it just by using my iPhone.
I expected worse from sound quality, but I was way surprised. Good sound.
NFC connection (or just scan the qr code) makes connection a snap.
The connection to your mobile device works nicely with the PlayMemories app, very easy to understand and really makes shooting a time-lapse a breeze.
It's water resistant and good quality, but I wish it had a speaker for playing back the video's audio.
Not waterproof but water resistant (rain, dropped in a puddle, etc.), you’ll need to install its housing unit if you’re planning to take this out to surf, fish, or any place with a large body of water.

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