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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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Sony FDR-AX700 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX700
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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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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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(Click for Reviews) The FDR-AX700 is Sony's upgrade to the popular FDR-AX100 4K consumer camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model shoots at 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution versus only 2 megapixels for Full HD, a four fold increase in resolution. The FDR-AX700 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. 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. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the FDR-AX700 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Infrared Night Vision. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards and won our BEST of 2022 Award... ...More...Read more
There has never been a better time to be a photo or video enthusiast. While the consumer market for camcorders and digital SLR cameras has largely disappeared due to improved smartphone video quality, tremendous innovations still occur regularly. The latest step forward in camcorders brings 4K quality trickling down to consumer products. While 4K video cameras have existed for a long time in professional grade gear, in recent years we’ve seen a steady increase in the number, and decrease in the price, of consumer focused 4K devices. In fact, most top tier cell phones have shot in 4K since 2015.Read more
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Sensor

Sensor typeExmor R CMOSCMOSExmor RS CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx14.2 Mpx
Total megapixels
N/A
8.29 Mpx14.2 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution6048 x 3400 px5440 x 3056 px5024 x 2824 px
White balance modes
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Indoor white balance
N/A
yes
N/A
Outdoor white balance
N/A
yes
N/A
Onepush white balance
N/A
yes
N/A
Image stabilizer type
N/A
OpticalOptical
Supported aspect ratios
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Supported image file formats
N/A
N/A
JPG

Optics and focus

Optical zoom10.0 x20.0 x12.0 x
Digital zoom120.0 x250.0 x192.0 x
Focal length equiv26.8 - 328
N/A
29 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.8 - 3826.8 - 536
N/A
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.05 in2.17 in2.44 in
Minimum aperture
N/A
22.8
Maximum aperture
N/A
3.8
N/A
Auto focus (AF) lock
N/A
yesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDOLED
Display aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in3.5 in
Touchscreenyesyesyes
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in0.24 in0.39 in
Articulated LCD
N/A
yes
N/A
Flip-out screen
N/A
N/A
yes

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Auto
Self-timer delay10.0 s10.0 s
N/A
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Spotlight
  • Beach
  • Snow
N/A
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Spotlight
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
Built-in flashyes
N/A
N/A
3D supportno
N/A
no
Face detectionyesyesyes
Shooting modes
N/A
  • Auto
  • Manual
N/A
Self-timer
N/A
yes
N/A
Flash modes
N/A
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Pre-flash
N/A

Videography features

Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
Maximum frame rate50.0 fps120.0 fps120.0 fps
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
Camera playback
N/A
  • Highlights
  • Slide show
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone typeSurround
N/A
Stereo
Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
N/A
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1
N/A
Supported audio file formats
N/A
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
  • PCM
N/A
Wind filter
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height3.09 in3.17 in3.52 in
Width2.8 in2.87 in4.57 in
Depth6.1 in6.56 in7.74 in
Weight24.69 oz22.4 oz36.33 oz

Storage

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

Power

Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
LithiumLithium
AC adapter includedyesyesyes
Battery voltage
N/A
6.8 V7.4 V
Number of batteries supported
N/A
1
N/A
Battery recharge time
N/A
N/A
2.5 h

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB portyes
N/A
N/A
Wi-Fiyesyesyes
DC-in jackyesyesyes
PictBridgeno
N/A
no
Headphone port
N/A
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Smartphone remote support
N/A
yes
N/A
Microphone port
N/A
N/A
yes
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes

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