Sony AS100VR vs GoPro Hero4

panthro · 11 Jun 2015 at 13:41

Need some advice please guys. I bought an AS100VR last year with a few accessories. A few months later I had it on a monopod swimming in the sea and a big wave knocked the camera off the monopod and I never saw it again.

The AS100 attachments use a normal screw in type mount, the same as normal cameras. I never replaced it and am now thinking of cutting my losses and buying a GoPro Hero 4. I still have all the accessories for the AS100 but I think that the attachment/mount isn't as good as the GoPro bolt through attachments.

What are your thoughts on this? Should I get another AS100 as I still have the remote screen, case, headband attachment etc, or just flog it all and get a Hero4? Are the mounts and attachments more secure than the screw in type for the AS100? Cheers.

panthro · 11 Jun 2015 at 19:47

Thanks for the insight

why do you think the Sony mount is better? Surely the GoPro is more secure?

panthro · 19 Jun 2015 at 14:31

I had no idea Sony had updated to the FDR X1000V. Does anyone know if the live view remote from the AS100V will work with this?

panthro · 19 Jun 2015 at 23:01

Great thanks

the only problem I have now is that my old waterproof cases won't fit. Also found out theres an AS200V. Need to decide this weekend what to do but I may just stick with the AS100V or go with the AS200V if they're the same dimensions.

panthro · 22 Jun 2015 at 16:54

Thanks for the help guys, ended up buying the X1000V. I'm going to use my old LR1 remote and some of the other accessories. I also bought the dive door and suction cup off the Sony store using a 20% discount. One thing I do like is that you now only need to change the door for diving instead of the whole case. It's just a shame that it's so expensive. Can't wait to get my hands on it!