Who is the Sony - HDR-AS300 for?
Budget-tier action camera. The 65.0 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 9 measured specs against the transparent formula for the action cameras category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Sony - HDR-AS300: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every action cameras we track, here is where the Sony - HDR-AS300 pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Waterproof depth: 60 m — among the best action cameras we track.
- ▲Weight: 109 g — well above the typical action cameras.
- ▼No Horizon lock — a feature most stronger action cameras include.
- ▼Max video: 4K60 — below the typical action cameras.
- ▼Max 4K fps: 60 — below the typical action cameras.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Max video
- 4K60
- Max 4K fps
- 60
- Waterproof depth
- 60m
- Weight
- 109g
All specifications
Video
- Max video
- 4K60
- Max 4K fps
- 60
- Log profile?
- false
Stabilization
- Horizon lock
- false
- Stabilization
- advanced
Durability
- Waterproof depth
- 60 m
- Weight
- 109 g
- Removable lens
- false
Latest from the lab
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How Sony - HDR-AS300 fits the Action Cameras field
Sony - HDR-AS300 is listed in the Action Cameras catalog with a Mars Score of 65.0. It currently ranks 15 of 18 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Max video
- 4K60
- Max 4K fps
- 60
- Waterproof depth
- 60 m
- Weight
- 109 g
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Sony - HDR-AS300?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 scores 65.0 on the transparent Mars Score formula for action cameras, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Sony - HDR-AS300 belong to?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 is a Sony action camera catalogued in the Action Cameras category.
When was Sony - HDR-AS300 released?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 was released on 2016-08-04.
What is the max video of Sony - HDR-AS300?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 has a max video of 4K60.
What is the max 4k fps of Sony - HDR-AS300?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 has a max 4k fps of 60.
What is the waterproof depth of Sony - HDR-AS300?+
Sony - HDR-AS300 has a waterproof depth of 60 m.