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Sony FDR-AX33 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX33
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2 editorial reviews
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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With full manual controls and its BOSS image stabilization, Sony rolls out another traditional 4K camcorder at a lower price.Read more
(Click for Reviews) The FDR-AX33 was Sony's first compact 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model a while back at CES in Las Vegas and it received many Best of CES awards. 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, the first 4K model to have this technology. This camcorder, although a consumer model has many high end features, such as a premium Carl Zeiss lens f1.8-3.4 (10x optical and 20x 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. EVF Viewfinder. Shoots at 100Mbps for best picture quality. ...More...Read more
The Sony FDR-AX33 4K Handycam Camcorder is my first camcorder. I am quite happy with it and using it more often than my smartphone and DSLR. To figure out why, keep reading my review.Read more
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User rating
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4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
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4 stars
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3.8 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
28 %
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
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28 %
4 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSMOS BSIExmor R CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx
Total megapixels3.28 Mpx18.91 Mpx
N/A

Image

Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px6784 x 3816 px6048 x 3400 px
White balance modes
  • Tungsten
  • Daylight
N/A
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeOptical
N/A
N/A
Supported image file formats
N/A
JPEG XR
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom32.0 x20.0 x10.0 x
Digital zoom1140.0 x1500.0 x120.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
N/A
N/A
Maximum aperture4.5
N/A
N/A
Focal length equiv38.5 - 123237.6 - 752.826.8 - 328
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.8 - 89.64.08 - 81.63.8 - 38
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size1.69 in1.93 in2.05 in

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Articulated LCDyes
N/A
N/A
Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyesyesyes
Flip-out screenyes
N/A
N/A
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
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
Analog signal format systemPAL
N/A
N/A
Maximum frame rate50.0 fps
N/A
50.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone typeStereo
N/A
Surround
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 2.0
Supported audio file formatsAC3
N/A
N/A
Built-in speaker(s)
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Height2.28 in2.87 in3.09 in
Width2.09 in2.68 in2.8 in
Depth4.57 in5.47 in6.1 in
Weight8.47 oz12.38 oz24.69 oz

Storage

Internal storage16.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
N/A
N/A
Memory slots
N/A
1
N/A

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB portyesyesyes
Microphone portno
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
N/A
yes
PictBridge
N/A
N/A
no

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