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Panasonic HC-VX1 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-VX1
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Panasonic HC-VXF990 Camcorder
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Sony FDR-AX53 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX53
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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
Panasonic has chosen the CES show to announce four new camcorders with large sensors, improved stabilisation and a 24x optical zoom lens.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 typeMOS BSIMOS BSICMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx
Total megapixels8.57 Mpx18.91 Mpx8.29 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution6784 x 3816 px6784 x 3816 px5440 x 3056 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
N/A
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Supported image file formatsJPEGJPEG XR
N/A
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
N/A
Optical
Image stabilizer
N/A
yesyes
Indoor white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Outdoor white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Onepush white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Supported aspect ratios
N/A
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Optical zoom24.0 x20.0 x20.0 x
Focal length equiv25 - 60037 - 752.8
N/A
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.12 - 98.94.08 - 81.626.8 - 536
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.44 in1.93 in2.17 in
Digital zoom
N/A
250.0 x250.0 x
Minimum aperture
N/A
N/A
2
Maximum aperture
N/A
N/A
3.8
Auto focus (AF) lock
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyesyesyes
Flip-out screenyes
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
yesyes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:9
Viewfinder type
N/A
N/A
Electronic
Viewfinder screen size
N/A
N/A
0.24 in

Videography features

Resolution
  • 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 resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
N/A
N/A
  • Highlights
  • Slide show
Maximum frame rate
N/A
N/A
120.0 fps

Audio features

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

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height3.03 in3.07 in3.17 in
Width2.68 in2.68 in2.87 in
Depth5.55 in6.42 in6.56 in
Weight15.1 oz13.97 oz22.4 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS PRO Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Memory slots
N/A
1
N/A
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF

Connectivity

HDMIyesnoyes
Microphone portyes
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
N/A
USB port
N/A
yes
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm
DC-in jack
N/A
N/A
yes
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
yes

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