Want to run the mini without the housing, but are concerned about the lens? Sony also has an additional hard cover protector for the lens to keep it safe. If you want to go scuba diving Sony currently sells an additional dive housing for the larger AS100V which is waterproof to 60M/197 feet so we wouldn’t be surprised to see something for the Mini in the future. Just don’t go surfing without the waterproof housing. What does splash proof mean? We’re told normal mountain bike conditions should be fine, even if you were to briefly drop it in a puddle or stream. Take off the housing, and it feels impressively small and since the new body is splash proof you can run it without the housing. Even with the waterproof ( 5.0m/16 feet) housing, the Action cam Mini is one of the smallest on the market. The Live View might be the most exciting bit of the new design, but the actual size of the camera can’t be ignored. Sony brought us out to Northern New Jersey for a crash course in the new camera which included mountain bikes, mountain coasters, and even archery.Īfter just a day playing with the Action Cam Mini, we can’t help but think GoPro has some serious competition… The smaller size means you can stick it just about anywhere to create some creative videos while simultaneously controlling it from your wrist. In addition to the live view remote, the camera is 30% smaller than the original AS20 and the replacement AS100V. That seems to be what Sony is thinking and is exactly what they offer with the new Action Cam Mini AZ1. To keep you from having to constantly dig into your bag to fish out your phone, many cameras are paired with wrist or handlebar mounted remotes that allows you to control the recording.Įven so, wouldn’t it be more convenient if the same functions were available in a single wrist mounted remote? The introduction of the smart phone app and wireless capabilities was a huge step forward in terms of being able to properly capture the actual action, but they still leave things to be desired – connecting can be troublesome, and you still have to do something with your smartphone once you start riding. You can have the most feature packed action camera around, but if it isn’t easy to use you’ll end up with a bunch of boring footage that’s probably either of the ground or the sky. Support us! BikeRumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article.