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JVC GZ-HM435 Camcorder
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Panasonic HC-VX980 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-VX980
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Panasonic HC-VXF990 Camcorder
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Sony FDR-AX53 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX53
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The HC-VX980EB-K is another great 4K camcorder from Panasonic, with fewer features than the top model but the keener price is more than compensation.Read more
The Panasonic HC-VX1 is an affordable camera with a good looking image, better than average low light performance and UHD 4K recording — all for $800.Read more
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Here's everything you need to know about Panasonic's HC-WXF990M, A 4K Camera Equipped with Advanced Imaging Technologies.Read more
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The newly released replacement for the classic FDR-AX33 – the FDR-AX53 4K HD Camcorder will serve as an extension to Sony’s popular high-end 4K handycam lineup. This camcorder combines the latest of shooting technology while retaining only the best parts from its predecessor: a relatively compact design, strong internal hardware and the highest shooting resolution. The AX53 is a strong contender for this year’s top camcorder, due to a combination of high resolution output, plenty of portability options and an all-around extensive video shooting capacity. Individuals ranging from student film makers to full-time professionals could definitely make use of it.Read more
The Sony AX53 is a 4K handycam designed for a wide range of users. Check out our detailed review and everything you need to know about the Sony AX53.Read more
(Click for Reviews) The FDR-AX53 is Sony's newest compact 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas (see video below). This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD, this model has Sony's best Balanced Optical Steadyshot (BOSS) image stabilization. This camcorder, although a consumer model has many high end features, such as a premium Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T lens f2.0-3.8 (20x optical and 30x extended zoom). Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. Manual Control (Iris, Shutter, Exposure, and White Balance. External Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Infrared Night Vision and an EVF Viewfinder. Future proof your videos by going with 4K Ultra HD resolution. The FDR-AX53 has won our BEST of 2022 award for camcorders under $1000. ...More...Read more
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSMOS BSIMOS BSICMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Total megapixels1.5 Mpx18.91 Mpx18.91 Mpx8.29 Mpx
Effective megapixels
N/A
8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx

Image

White balance modes
  • Manual
  • Auto
N/A
N/A
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Image stabilizeryesyesyesyes
Maximum image resolution
N/A
6784 x 3816 px6784 x 3816 px5440 x 3056 px
Supported image file formats
N/A
JPEG XRJPEG XR
N/A
Indoor white balance
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Outdoor white balance
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Onepush white balance
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Image stabilizer type
N/A
N/A
N/A
Optical
Supported aspect ratios
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Optical zoom40.0 x20.0 x20.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom200.0 x1500.0 x250.0 x250.0 x
Focal length equiv42 - 168037.6 - 752.837 - 752.8
N/A
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.9 - 1164.08 - 81.64.08 - 81.626.8 - 536
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Manual focusyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Filter size
N/A
1.93 in1.93 in2.17 in
Minimum aperture
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
Maximum aperture
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.8
Auto focus (AF) lock
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

DisplayLCDLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in3.0 in3.0 in3.0 in
Built-in display
N/A
yesyesyes
Touchscreen
N/A
yesyesyes
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
N/A
16:9
Viewfinder type
N/A
N/A
N/A
Electronic
Viewfinder screen size
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.24 in

Videography features

Resolution1920.0 px
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
3840.0 px
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Highlights
  • Slide show
Maximum frame rate
N/A
N/A
N/A
120.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyesyes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1
Built-in speaker(s)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
  • PCM
Wind filter
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Colour of productSilverBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height2.17 in2.87 in3.07 in3.17 in
Width1.99 in2.68 in2.68 in2.87 in
Depth4.35 in5.47 in6.42 in6.56 in
Weight7.58 oz12.38 oz13.97 oz22.4 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS PRO Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Memory slots
N/A
11
N/A
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesnoyes
USB port
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Wi-Fi
N/A
yesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm
DC-in jack
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Often compared with Panasonic HC-VXF990

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Often compared with Sony FDR-AX53

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