Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder or perhaps GoPro Hero7 Black, Black? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder vs GoPro Hero7 Black, Black

SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder specs

SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder
 GoPro Hero7 Black, Black specs

GoPro Hero7 Black, Black
Type: Digital camcorder

Type: Action camera

VIDEO

VIDEO

Maximum resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080p (60 fps)

Maximum resolution: 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p (60 fps)

Other resolutions: HD 1280 x 720p (30 fps)

Other resolutions: – 2.7K 2704 x 1520p (120 fps)
– Quad HD 2560 x 1440p (120 fps)
– Full HD 1920 x 1080p (120 fps)
– HD 1280 x 720p

Sensor: CMOS

Sensor: CMOS

Image stabilisation: Optical

Image stabilisation: Digital

Sensitivity: 6 lux

LENS
Shutter speed: – Normal: 1/25 – 1/10000
– Auto control range: 1/6 – 1/10000

White balance: Auto, Onepush, Outdoor, Indoor

Focusing: Autofocus

LENS

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

Maximum aperture: f/1.8 – f/4.0

Screen: – 1.95″ / 49.5 mm LCD Touchscreen
– Front information screen

Focal length: 1.9 – 57 mm

FUNCTIONS
35 mm equivalent: 26.8 – 804 mm

Minimum focusing distance: 80 cm

Time-lapse function: Yes

Normal focusing distance: 1 – 80 cm

Slow motion: Yes (8 modes)

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Scene modes: Auto

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

SHOOTING

Viewfinder: No

Photo mode: Yes

Screen: 75 mm LCD tiltable touchscreen

Continuous shooting: 30 fps

FUNCTIONS

Sound: Yes

Video file formats: MP4

Time-lapse function: Yes

Audio file formats: MP4

Scene modes: Auto, Night scene, Sunrise & sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

MEMORY
SHOOTING

Memory card: microSD

Photo mode: Yes

Maximum memory card size: 256 GB

Image resolution: 4032 x 2272p

CONNECTIONS
Video file formats: MPEG4-AVC/H.264

Audio file formats: – MPEG-4 Linear PCM
– MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Interface: USB 3.0

ZOOM

TV output: – NTSC
– HDMI
– PAL

WiFi connectivity: Yes

Optical zoom: 30 x

Bluetooth: Yes

Digital zoom: 350 x

GPS functionality: Yes

MEMORY

App available: GoPro app

CONSTRUCTION
Memory card: – Micro SD
– Micro SDHC
– Micro SDXC

CONNECTIONS

Waterproof: Yes, up to 10 m

Price: £339

Price: £349

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder or GoPro Hero7 Black, Black, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder, which is the Digital Camcorders category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the GoPro Hero7 Black, Black, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Gopro, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £75.19 for Gopro. The max for each was £13999/£389 and minimum was £7.49/£7.97

Price analysis of SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder

Price analysis of GoPro Hero7 Black, Black

  • SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder
  • Full HD video (60 fps)
  • Optical zoom: 30 x
  • 3″ tiltable LCD touchscreen
  • Built-in WiFi / NFC
  • Top features: – Clear, focused footage with 5 axis stabilisation – Wide angle lens with 30 x optical zoom Clear, focused footage With 5 axis stabilisation the Sony CX625 will hold steady so that whenever you’re shooting, the video will look smooth and clear. The Camcorder also has SteadyShot technology, to compensate for camera shake so that even if you’re running your footage looks more stable. Featuring a fast autofocus, you don’t have to worry about motion blur, as the HDR-CX625 will keep moving subjects in sharp focus. Wide angle lens So that you don’t have to take a step back to capture the entire image, the Sony CX625 Traditional Camcorder has a wide angle lens that can go out to 26.8 mm to frame everything easily. But if you want to capture something from far away, the 30 x optical zoom is perfect for narrowing in on your subject without having to move. Add a layer of creativity to your videos with the time-lapse mode, which is perfect for capturing events in a truly unique way.
  • Product codes: 4548736021181
  • GoPro Hero7 Black, Black
  • 4K Ultra HD video (60 fps)
  • Waterproof to 10 m
  • Built-in WiFi / GPS / Bluetooth
  • 1.95″ LCD touchscreen
  • 12 megapixel still photos & time lapse mode
  • Top features: – Up for anything with a tough waterproof exterior – Capture beautiful Full HD footage and photos – Loads of nifty features like voice control and timer Up for anythingWhether you’re trying to capture some extreme snow-boarding footage or you’re snorkelling with dolphins, the GoPro HERO7 Black Action Camera lets you take videos and photos you’d never be able to get with your smartphone. With a tough exterior that’s waterproof up to 10 m, it’s the perfect companion for all your adventures. Weighing under 500 g, it’s super lightweight, making it perfect for attaching to yourself, your bicycle, or maybe even your dog – you’ll be able to capture great footage at new and exciting angles. The simple to use touchscreen makes it easy to jump straight into recording, so you won’t miss that perfect shot while you’re setting up.Capture beautiful HD footageThe HERO7 Black records and shoots in Full HD, so your videos and photos will always be clear and sharp, and the built-in stabilisation makes sure you’ll never end up with shaky footage, even if you’re skiing or running. With the timelapse function, you can speed up longer recordings to make them short and shareable, and you can shoot in portrait mode as well as landscape – ideal if you’re planning on uploading to Snapchat or Instagram.Loads of nifty features When you’re in the middle of something, you don’t want to pause to start your recording. With the HERO7 you can use voice commands to control your action camera, so you can stay in the moment completely hands-free. If you’ve ever struggled to get a good photo of the whole group, there’s a photo timer too, so no one has to be left out of the shot.With WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC capabilities, it couldn’t be easier to share your photos and videos straight from the GoPro app – no need to wait until you get home to upload to your computer.Get the most out of your action camWe recommend using a UHS Speed Class 3 memory card as it offers the speed you need for capturing Quad HD footage. Keep your new gear protected with a travel-friendly case or bag which will also hold your daily essentials. Capture shots from unique angles and perspectives by mounting your action cam – we offer a wide selection of action cam mounts and harnesses.
  • Product codes: 818279023077

What’s better SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder or GoPro Hero7 Black, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder and GoPro Hero7 Black, Black, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £339 cost of SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder is closer to the expectation you had than the £349 pricep point of GoPro Hero7 Black, Black.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder and GoPro Hero7 Black, Black. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas GoPro Hero7 Black, Black scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Digital Camcorders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY HDR-CX625 Traditional Camcorder



Rating:
8.80 out of
10