Relive the glory of every hardcore, gravity-defying moment in legendary Sony quality and share it wirelessly over Wi-Fi. No other mountable POV camera combines Carl Zeiss optics with a rugged exterior that welcomes mud, snow and water. So no matter what you do snowboard, surf, skate, bike record it all in HD and share your shredding with the world.
Compact, rugged Wi-Fi enabled HD video action camcorder
High quality Full HD 1080p recording
Ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount included
Built-in Wi-Fi allows instant sharing to smartphone
SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
Ultra wide angle Carl Zeiss Lens (170-degree FOV)
4x Slow Motion video mode in HD
Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light performance
Simply "Press-n-Go" with large start/stop button
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
Built-In stereo mic
HDMI output for easy file transfer
Mac & PC compatible w/ upload to Facebook, YouTube etc
Secure on flat and curved surfaces w/ 2 adhesive mounts
Compact, rugged Wi-Fi enabled HD video action camcorder
The Sony HDR-AS15 is a rugged, wearable full HD video camcorder with built-in Wi-Fi.1 Weighing in at just 90 grams (w/ battery) this compact, lightweight unit allows you to capture your adventures on the mountain, in the water, and anywhere else life may take you as the action happens.
High quality Full HD 1080p recording
The Sony HDR-AS-15 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
Ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount included
The Sony HDR-AS15 ships with a ruggedized, waterproof housing with universal tripod mount that is built to handle extreme environments, allowing you to concentrate on safety and composition while capturing Full HD videos. Within the housing, the camera is waterproof down to 197 feet and has dirt and dust resistant seals that help make it nearly impervious to mud, snow, rain, and grime.
Share via Connected Phone/Tablet
Wi-Fi-enabled mobile phones and tablets running the free PlayMemories Mobile application3 can pull optimized movies and photos from the Sony HDR-AS15 camera without requiring a special cable. Once copied, you can use your available 3G and 4G cell networks to upload your memories and share them via email or social media networks.
SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Ultra wide angle Carl Zeiss Lens (170-degree FOV)
With an ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, you will increase your perspective (170-degree viewing angle) while you venture out on breathtaking views of dynamic terrain to include ski slopes and mountain trails.
4x Slow Motion video mode in HD
Extreme sports athletes and enthusiasts will enjoy HD SLOW 2x (1280 x 720, 60p) and HD SLOW 4x (1280 x 720, 120p) that shoot slow motion, which is ideal for studying and refining form and technique. For traditional shooting methods, the camcorder also offers several different resolutions to suit your needs: shoots in Full HD (1920x1080 30p), STD HD (1280x720, 30p), SD VGA (640x480, 30p).
Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light performance
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony?s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.
Simply "Press-n-Go" with large start/stop button
Operation of the Sony HDR-AS15 is as simple as pressing a large, easy-to-press start/stop button. Just press the button and you?re shooting the adventure of a lifetime.
Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
The HDR-AS15 features a memory card slot that accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) and Micro SD/SDHC Memory Card (class 4 or higher) type memory cards. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of expandable memory via the memory card (sold separately) that is most convenient and offers maximum compatibility with the computers he or she uses the most.
Built-In stereo mic
A built-in stereo microphone allows you to capture all the exciting sounds of your adventure.
HDMI output for easy file transfer
With HDMI output, you?ll be able to share your Sony HDR-AS15 video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not included).
Secure on flat and curved surfaces w/ 2 adhesive mounts
Hands-free shooting is at your disposal. Mount your Sony HDR-AS15 easily and securely to flat and curved surfaces with included adhesive mounts.
Camera
Camera Type: POV Action Cam
Auto Non Flicker: Yes
Gain Control: Auto
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor: 1/2.3" (7.77mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Processor: BIONZ image processor
Pixel Gross: Approx.16800K pixels
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx.11900K pixels (16:9)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
Media Type: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC, Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image Mode: JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 2.0 megapixels
Video Format: MPEG4-AVC/H.264
Video Resolution: 1920?1080/30P (HQ), 1280?720/30P (STD,SLOW,SSLOW), 680?480/30P (VGA)
Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.11900K pixels
Video Signal: HD:HDTV 1080/60p
Audio Format: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Microphone, Monoral Speaker
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR): HQ:Approx.16Mbps/SSLOW:Approx.24Mbps/SLOW:Approx.12Mbps/STD:Approx.6Mbps/VGA:Approx.3Mbps
Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Size(Photo Mode): 2.0 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Progressive Mode: Yes
Optics/Lens
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Tessar Lens
Aperture: F2.8
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): f=15.3mm, f= 5/8 inch
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx.1 3/16inch (Approx.30cm)
Angle of View: 170? (without SteadyShot), 120? (with SteadyShot)
Focal Distance: f=2.5mm, f=1/8inch
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 21.3mm
Exposure System
Metering Modes: Multi-segment
Exposure Settings: Auto
Noise Reduction: Yes
White Balance Mode: Auto
Minimum Illumination: 6 lux
Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
Gain Control: Auto
Drive System
Shutter Speeds: Auto Control Range: 1/30 - 1/10,000 (30fps)
Convenience Features
Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time)
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time) / Yes (remaining capacity)
Multiple Language Display: English
Fast Playback: About 5 times/10 times
Image Management File Repair: Yes (AUTO)
On Screen Main Indicators: Recording Mode
On Screen Main Indicators: Image stabilization
Advanced Features
Waterproof: Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1))
Dustproof: Yes (In use with Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1))
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode
Wi-Fi: Send to Smartphone, Control with Smartphone
Interval Recording: Yes (photo) (5s/10s/30s/60s)
Power Save: Yes
Interface
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick Micro and Micro SD/SDHC compatible
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)
HD Output: HDMI Out (micro)
USB Port(s): micro-B/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
Microphone Input: Stereo Minijack
HDMI Terminal: Yes (micro)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): Approx.31/32inch x 1 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch (Approx.24.5mm x 47.0mm x 82.0mm)
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 2oz (Approx. 65g)
Weight (Approx.) (Total): Approx.90g (NP-BX1(supplied battery))
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation): 1.7W (in Display Panel operation)
Power Requirements: 3.6V (battery pack)
Battery Type: NP-BX1(supplied)
Charge on camcorder (Charging time with supplied Battery): Yes (Approx. 4h 05min)
Display Panel
Display Panel: Yes
Imaging Sensor(details)
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Approx.11900000 pixels
USB Charging(details)
blank: DC 5V 500mA/600mA
USB Power Supply
blank: Yes (1.5A or more is recommended)
