Outside Magazine, December 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Sony Action Cam

By: Category: Cameras, Adventure Electronics, Gift Guide
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Sony’s rugged, waterproof Action Cam is the company’s first foray into wearable video cameras. While its size and specs make it comparable to a stock GoPro, two key features set it apart: on-board Wi-Fi and digital stabilization.

Brand: Sony

$270

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