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Sony FDR-AX53 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX53
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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 typeCCD3MOSCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Total megapixels5.37 Mpx38.28 Mpx8.29 Mpx
Optical sensor resolution4000000.0 px
N/A
N/A
Effective megapixels
N/A
8.49 Mpx8.29 Mpx

Image

Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Maximum image resolution
N/A
6016 x 3384 px5440 x 3056 px
White balance modes
N/A
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Indoor white balance
N/A
yesyes
Supported image file formats
N/A
  • JPG
  • MPO
N/A
Supported aspect ratios
N/A
16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Outdoor white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Onepush white balance
N/A
N/A
yes
Image stabilizer type
N/A
N/A
Optical

Optics and focus

Optical zoom10.0 x12.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom300.0 x40.0 x250.0 x
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)6.3 - 632.84 - 34.126.8 - 536
Auto focusyes
N/A
N/A
Manual focusyes
N/A
N/A
Filter size1.81 in1.93 in2.17 in
Lens mount
N/A
Leica M
N/A
Focal length equiv
N/A
29.8 - 399.2
N/A
Focus adjustment
N/A
Auto/ManualAuto/Manual
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

DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in3.5 in3.0 in
Built-in display
N/A
yesyes
Viewfinder type
N/A
Not availableElectronic
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
yes
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:9
Touchscreen
N/A
N/A
yes
Viewfinder screen size
N/A
N/A
0.24 in

Design

Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Black
BlackBlack

Dimensions

Height2.83 in2.83 in3.17 in
Width2.91 in2.64 in2.87 in
Depth4.65 in5.91 in6.56 in
Weight16.58 oz14.71 oz22.4 oz

Storage

Internal storage40.0 GB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cardsSD
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS PRO Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
N/A
Memory cardMemory card
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF

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