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Sony FDR-AX100

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
9
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9 editorial reviews
The new top-of-its-consumer-line model incorporates a 1-inch BSI sensor that outputs 4K/30p.Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • capable of taking fairly impressive 20-megapixel still images

Cons

  • Wi-Fi cameras rely on for connectivity
  • 4K equipment is expensive and usually has a steep learning curve to operate
  • the color is heavily affected

Key specs

  • Exmor R CMOS
  • 1 in
  • 14.2 Mpx
  • 4.5
  • 3.5 in
  • yes
  • 3840, 2160 px

Sony FDR-AX100 - Pros & Cons

Sony FDR-AX100

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • capable of taking fairly impressive 20-megapixel still images
  • the viewfinder is very clear and is a joy to use
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • hood and cover on the front are solid and can be easily removed and installed
  • affordable
  • small and easy to use

Cons

  • Wi-Fi cameras rely on for connectivity
  • 4K equipment is expensive and usually has a steep learning curve to operate
  • the color is heavily affected
  • arrow buttons to move the area of magnification around the frame
  • exposure is still too bright
  • The menu system itself is a bit difficult to navigate
  • dynamic range is another limitation this camera is suffering from
  • A slightly overexposed picture can turn ugly fast
  • effect-off (no way to access different parameters
  • only records in MP4 video format
  • not

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Sony FDR-AX100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor R CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels14.2 Mpx
Total megapixels14.2 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Digital zoom160.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.5
Focal length equiv29 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)9.3 - 111.6
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size2.44 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Spotlight
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
Built-in flashno
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeSurround
Built-in speaker(s)yes
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Dimensions
Height3.54 in
Width3.29 in
Depth8.8 in
Weight27.87 oz
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Power
Battery technologyLithium
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Maximum image resolution5968 x 3352 px
White balance modes
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display aspect ratio16:9
Display diagonal3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supported
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Dustproofno
Waterproofno
Freezeproofno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Headphone port3.5 mm
Microphone portyes
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes

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Sony FDR-AX100 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.6
Based on 9 reviews
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Sony FDR-AX100 Sony's CES 4K push expands to consumer camcorders
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CNET
Published: 07.01.2014
Sony's CES 4K push expands to consumer camcorders

The new top-of-its-consumer-line model incorporates a 1-inch BSI sensor that outputs 4K/30p.

Sony FDR-AX100 Panasonic HC-X1000 and Sony FDR AX-100 - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 28.05.2015
Panasonic HC-X1000 and Sony FDR AX-100 - Luminous Landscape

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Sony FDR-AX100 Sony FDR-AX100 Test Footage
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Videomaker
Published: 02.08.2014
Sony FDR-AX100 Test Footage

Check out the footage from the AX100 review. We test dynamic range, detail, sharpness, depth-of-field, autofocus, image stabilization, rolling shutter,

Sony FDR-AX100 Sony FDR-AX100/B 4K Video Camera Review
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techwalls.com
Published: 17.05.2015
Sony FDR-AX100/B 4K Video Camera Review
4.6

The Sony FDR-AX100 was among the first consumer 4K camcorders on the market. Let's check out my review of the camcorder a year later.

Sony FDR-AX100 Re: Sony 4K Handycam FDR-AX100 sample 2160p video !: Digital Video Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Re: Sony 4K Handycam FDR-AX100 sample 2160p video !: Digital Video Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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Sony FDR-AX100 Sony FDR-AX100 4K Handycam Review
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Videomaker
Published: 18.06.2014
Sony FDR-AX100 4K Handycam Review

Sony’s Handycam line has been around since 1985 and a lot has changed since then. In this new digital age, things seem to get smaller, faster and

Sony FDR-AX100 Sony Handycam AX100 Camcorder Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 19.06.2014
Sony Handycam AX100 Camcorder Review

Sony FDR-AX100 Sony FDR-AX100 review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 08.06.2014
Sony FDR-AX100 review | Digital Trends

The Sony FDR-AX-100 is expensive, but it's a smart choice for shooters wanting the highest performance, adjustability, and great stills in a small package.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 21.01.2014
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