Name: FDR-AX1
Brand: Sony
SKU: 273257
Rating: 3.9 (50 reviews)

3.6

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.3 / 5

colors look great
vibrant and realistically reproduced
reach an enthusiastic audience of students

the high cost of the media is another pain point
very expensive and require special drive to format
Sony is just not cutting it

Sensor type: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/2.3 in
Effective megapixels: 8.3 Mpx
Maximum aperture: 1.6
Display diagonal: 3.5 in
Touchscreen: no
Maximum resolution: 3840, 2160 px

Sony FDR-AX1 - Pros & Cons

colors look great
vibrant and realistically reproduced
reach an enthusiastic audience of students
enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
great feature that works quite well for those with older eyes
very portable and user friendly
autofocus response time is adequate

the high cost of the media is another pain point
very expensive and require special drive to format
Sony is just not cutting it
take long for the rest of the world to catch up with newer technology
The ridges and depressions on each surface were clearly visible
surface was rough and colorful with water slowly dripping here
but not uncompressed -- video via HDMI
the fan working to move heat away from the processor

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

Sony FDR-AX1 4k Camcorder First Look With Sample Footage

Sony FDR-AX1 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective megapixels	8.3 Mpx
Total megapixels	18.9 Mpx

Optical zoom	20.0 x
Minimum aperture	3.4
Maximum aperture	1.6
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	4.1 - 82
Focus adjustment	Manual

Built-in flash	no
3D support	no
Face detection	no

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Supported audio file formats	LPCM

Height	7.6 in
Width	7.44 in
Depth	14.25 in
Weight	86.07 oz

AC adapter included	yes

GPS	no

White balance modes	Indoor Auto
Indoor white balance	yes
Outdoor white balance	yes
Onepush white balance	yes
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	3.5 in
Touchscreen	no
Viewfinder type	Electronic

Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 px
HD type	Full HD
Video formats supported	AVCHD H.264 MPEG4

Colour of product	Black

Compatible memory cards	XQD
Memory slots	2
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes

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Sony FDR-AX1 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

Videomaker

Published: 03.02.2014

Sony FDR-AX1 Test Footage

Originally shot in glorious 4k, this downscaled 1080p footage tests the capabilities of the Sony FDR-AX1. Tests include dynamic range, low light, gain,

Sony FDR-AX1 Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder Hands-On

Photography Bay

Published: 30.10.2013

Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder Hands-On

The Sony FDR-AX1 is a 4K camcorder that comes in at a low $4498 price tag and is really the first of its kind in bringing affordable 4K to the masses with its lightweight XAVC-S codec.

Sony FDR-AX1 Sony Handycam FDR-AX1, a 4K camcorder with $4.5K price tag

CNET

Published: 04.09.2013

Sony Handycam FDR-AX1, a 4K camcorder with $4.5K price tag

The company's Quad HD resolution camcorder comes with a a pro body and price, but Sony wants to sell it to consumers.

Sony FDR-AX1 Ultra High Definition Sony Handycam FDR-AX1 Review

Videomaker

Published: 27.08.2019

Ultra High Definition Sony Handycam FDR-AX1 Review

http://youtu.be/amq3mvg4tkUMany of us remember making the transition from SD to HD, with its crisper look and broader dynamic range. Now 4K is here. Much

Photography Bay

Published: 30.10.2013

Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder Hands-On

The Sony FDR-AX1 is a 4K camcorder that comes in at a low $4498 price tag and is really the first of its kind in bringing affordable 4K to the masses with its lightweight XAVC-S codec.