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Sony FDR-AX700 vs Sony HXR-NX80

4.57 in
3.52 in
Sony FDR-AX700 Camcorder
Sony FDR-AX700
5.12 in
7.15 in
Sony HXR-NX80 Camcorder
Sony HXR-NX80
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
(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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The Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 offers all the features you want and need out of a camcorder. From hybrid autofocus to Hybrid Log-Gamma, the NX80 is feature-rich.Read more
(Click for Reviews) The HXR-NX80 is Sony's upgrade to the popular NXCAM Series 4K Pro 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 now 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. The Pro HXR-NX80 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 HXR-NX80 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. XLR Audio Inputs. Infrared Night Vision Feature. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards, and won our BEST of 2022 Award for 4K Pro Camcorders... ...More...Read more
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User rating
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Sensor

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSExmor RS CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
Total megapixels14.2 Mpx14.2 Mpx

Image

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
White balance modes
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Optical zoom12.0 x12.0 x
Focal length equiv29 - 34829 - 348
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.44 in2.44 in

Screen and viewfinder

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayOLEDLCD
Display diagonal3.5 in3.5 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in
Flip-out screenyesyes

Photography features

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
3D supportnoyes

Videography features

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Resolution
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • XAVC S
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
Maximum frame rate120.0 fps120.0 fps

Audio features

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo

Design

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Height3.52 in7.15 in
Width4.57 in5.12 in
Depth7.74 in11.3 in
Weight36.33 oz46.56 oz

Storage

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Power

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
Battery technologyLithiumLithium
Battery voltage7.4 V7.4 V
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Sony FDR-AX700Sony FDR-AX700
Sony HXR-NX80Sony HXR-NX80
HDMIyesyes
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
Wi-Fiyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DC-in jackyesyes
PictBridgenono
Remote controlyesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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