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Sony FDR-AX33 vs Sony HDR-PJ410

    2.8 in
    3.09 in
    Sony FDR-AX33 Camcorder
    Sony FDR-AX33
      2.32 in
      2.34 in
      Sony HDR-PJ410 Camcorder
      Sony HDR-PJ410
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      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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      3.9 out of 5
      45 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx2.29 Mpx

      Image

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Maximum image resolution6048 x 3400 px4032 x 2272 px
      White balance modes
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Optical zoom10.0 x30.0 x
      Digital zoom120.0 x350.0 x
      Focal length equiv26.8 - 32826.8 - 804
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.8 - 381.9 - 57
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display aspect ratio16:916:9
      Display diagonal3.0 in2.7 in

      Photography features

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Light exposure modes
      • Program
      • Auto
      • Program
      • Auto
      • Manual
      Self-timer delay10.0 s10.0 s
      Scene modes
      • Fireworks
      • Landscape
      • Portrait
      • Spotlight
      • Beach
      • Snow
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Landscape
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Spotlight
      • Sunrise
      • Sunset
      Face detectionyesyes

      Videography features

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      		1920.0 px
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • XAVC S
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • XAVC S

      Audio features

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeSurroundStereo
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes

      Design

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Height3.09 in2.34 in
      Width2.8 in2.32 in
      Depth6.1 in5.04 in
      Weight24.69 oz8.29 oz

      Storage

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDXC
      • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
      • SDHC
      • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
      • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • Memory Stick Micro Mark2
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Connectivity

      Sony FDR-AX33Sony FDR-AX33
      Sony HDR-PJ410Sony HDR-PJ410
      HDMIyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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