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Panasonic HC-WXF990 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-WXF990
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Sony FDR-AX33 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX33
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Sony FDR-AX53 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX53
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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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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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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 BSIExmor R CMOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx
Total megapixels18.91 Mpx
N/A
8.29 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution6784 x 3816 px6048 x 3400 px5440 x 3056 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
N/A
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
N/A
Optical
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 zoom20.0 x10.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom1500.0 x120.0 x250.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
N/A
2
Maximum aperture3.6
N/A
3.8
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.09 - 81.63.8 - 3826.8 - 536
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size1.93 in2.05 in2.17 in
Focal length equiv
N/A
26.8 - 328
N/A
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
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in0.24 in
Display aspect ratio
N/A
16:916:9
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
yes

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
3D supportnono
N/A
Light exposure modes
N/A
  • Program
  • Auto
  • Auto
  • Manual
Self-timer delay
N/A
10.0 s10.0 s
Scene modes
N/A
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Spotlight
  • Beach
  • Snow
N/A
Built-in flash
N/A
yes
N/A
Face detection
N/A
yesyes
Shooting modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Manual
Self-timer
N/A
N/A
yes
Flash modes
N/A
N/A
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Pre-flash

Videography features

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Resolution
N/A
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum frame rate
N/A
50.0 fps120.0 fps
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
N/A
N/A
  • Highlights
  • Slide show

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Built-in speaker(s)yesyesyes
Microphone type
N/A
Surround
N/A
Audio system
N/A
Dolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1
Supported audio file formats
N/A
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
  • PCM
Wind filter
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height3.07 in3.09 in3.17 in
Width2.68 in2.8 in2.87 in
Depth6.42 in6.1 in6.56 in
Weight14.29 oz24.69 oz22.4 oz

Storage

Internal storage64.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
  • MS PRO Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF

Power

Battery life (max)1.05 h
N/A
N/A
Battery capacity1940.0 mAh
N/A
N/A
Battery voltage3.6 V
N/A
6.8 V
AC adapter includedyesyesyes
Battery technology
N/A
Lithium-Ion
Lithium
Number of batteries supported
N/A
N/A
1

Connectivity

Microphone portyes
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
N/A
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
USB port
N/A
yes
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
yesyes
PictBridge
N/A
no
N/A
Headphone port
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
yes

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