More convenient connection thanks to the Wi-Fi and NFC.

You have NFC support in connecting to smartphones. Thanks to NFC, you only need to touch devices to connect, and no complex setup is required when connecting to Android smartphones and tablets. An Android smartphone equipped with NFC allows remote control connection without the need for complicated settings. You can transfer videos via Wi-Fi.

Enjoy slimmer shape, smaller and lighter housing for easier use.

Feel less wind and water pressure with Action Cam’s slim design — ideal for outdoor activities like cycling and biking. Provided housing is 35% lighter and 25% smaller than HDR-AS15, with easy operation using side buttons over the housing and clear sound recording. Just team the unit with mounting accessories to make hands-free, first-person-view video recordings of a range of outdoor activities, including extreme sports.

Ultra wide-angle Carl Zeiss Lens (170° field of view)

The ultra-wide-angle Carl Zeiss®Tessar®lens provides a spacious 170° viewing angle—the perfect way to capture breathtaking scenes of expansive ski slopes and winding mountain trails.

Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light performance

Experience stunning low-light performance thanks to the back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, Exmor® R improves image clarity and drastically reduces noise when shooting in dimly lit environments. Photo diodes positioned above the circuitry help maximize the light gathering area per pixel. The end result is clearer, cleaner images in dark environments.

Take stunning still images and more with great features.

Turn action sports into dazzling pictures. Still image mode captures memorable high-quality 11.9 megapixel photos, and the 170° angle of view shows your experience as you see it.

Large start/stop button for one-touch shooting ease

Just press the large start/stop button to begin shooting. It's just that easy!

Built-in stereo mic

A built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture all the exciting sounds of your adventure.

Attach to flat and curved surfaces with two adhesive mounts

Hands-free shooting convenience! Mount HDR-AS30V easily and securely to flat and curved surfaces with the included adhesive mounts.

HDMI output for large-screen viewing

HDMI support makes it easy to share content with family and friends on HDTVs. (HDMI cable not included.)

Accessories

Optional accessories expand shooting enjoyment and creative possibilities.

Compatible with Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC

The memory card slot accepts Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) and Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4 or higher) memory cards. Choose the card best for your shooting requirements and compatibility with your PC. (Memory cards not included.)

Waterproof*1Slim housing to protect your camera up to 16 ' (5 m)

The included housing SPK-AS2, waterproof up to 16 ' (5 m), protects your camera from water and dirt. Suitable for shooting during surfing*2or any other action-packed activities in rainy or muddy conditions.

*1: Not to withstand continuous submersion or harsh environmental situations.
*2: After using in ocean/salt water, rinse the housing thoroughly with water.

Use Underwater White Balance mode for aquatic adventure.

Capture natural colour results even under water*. Set the underwater white balance before shooting and combine diving or snorkeling with taking fascinating aquatic video movies.

* Use of SPK-AS1 (sold separately) is recommended when using Action Cam under water. However, Wi-Fi does not work underwater.

Power up with USB Charging/USB Power Supply.

Simply charge from a PC via USB port. You can also operate and shoot Action Cam without stopping while charging, when using the handy optional AC Adaptor AC-UD10.

PlayMemories applications

A suite of applications for PCs, smartphones, tablets and PlayStation®3 to expand photographic enjoyment after the shot.

PlayMemories Home™

Free, easy-to-use image management software that installs onto Windows PCs.

PlayMemories Mobile™

Do more with your smartphone or tablet. Share photos and movies directly from the camera, or control your Wi-Fi-compatible Action Cam by remote.

PlayMemories Studio™

Transforms PlayStation®3 into a creative playground for editing, viewing, and sharing photos and movies.

PlayMemories Online™

A fun, cloud-based image-sharing experience that provides unprecedented access to photos and movies.