Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder
Sony- Product #:
- SYV1342
- Manufacturer #:
- FDRAX53/B
- UPC:
- 027242895638
- 4K Ultra HD 24/30p & 16.6MP stills
- Exmor R CMOS sensor
- 26.8mm Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* zoom lens
- Balanced optical steadyshot
- Fast intelligent AF
- High speed 120 fps recording
- Wi-Fi / NFC Connectivity
- 5.1 Channel surround sound microphone
- XAVC S, AVCHD, and MP4 codecs
- Multi Interface Accessory Shoe
- Face Detection and Smile Shutter
- NightShot infrared recording
- Screen Size:
- 3" , 0.24"
- Screen Size:
- The size of the screen listed by height and width.
- Compatible Media:
- Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Compatible Media:
- A storage medium that is compatible with your portable device, in a form that can easily be removed or accessed by a PC such as a type of memory card that is compatible with your camera.
- Megapixels:
- 16.6MP
- Megapixels:
- A megapixel is one million pixels. It is commonly used to describe the resolution of digital cameras. For example, a 7.2 megapixel camera is capable of capturing roughly 7,200,000 pixels. The higher the megapixel number, the more detail the camera can capture. Therefore, the megapixel count is a significant specification to look for when buying a digital camera.
- Video Resolution:
- XAVC S : 3840 x 2160p / 30 fps (100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps (100 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (60 Mbps) ; AVCHD : 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (17 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (17 Mbps), 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps), 1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (9 Mbps), 1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (5 Mbps) ; MP4 : 1280 x 720p / 30 fps
- Video Resolution:
- The measurement in height x width of a captured video file. Common sizes are VGA, 720p, and 1080p.
- Color:
- Black
- Color:
- The color of the item.
- Panel Type:
- LCD, Viewfinder
- Panel Type:
- Type of LCD monitor.
- Effective Pixels:
- 8,290,000 @ Video 16:9 ; 8,290,000 @ Photo 16:9 ; 6,220,000 @ Photo 4:3
- Maximum Aperture:
- f/ 2 - f/ 3.8
- Maximum Aperture:
- How wide a lens can be opened.
Overview
The Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam is a compact, palm-sized camcorder that combines a high-sensitivity image sensor and a Zeiss 20x optical zoom lens for producing crisp, high-quality UHD 4K videos. The newly developed Exmor R CMOS sensor comes with pixels that are about 1.6 times larger than the older models. This is essential for offering offers enhanced sensitivity to capture high-quality images with minimum noise under both dark and bright shooting conditions. The 250x digital zoom is useful for bringing distant objects closer to your line of sight. The Fast Intelligent AF achieves a fast and accurate contrast-detection autofocus. It does so by reducing the lens motion, accelerating lens drive, and predicting the AF range, hence, improving the overall response for capturing more fleeting moments.
Optics and Focus
The FDR-AX53 camcorder from Sony is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens that has an aperture ranging from f/2 to f/3.8 and a 35 mm-equivalent focal length of 26.8 mm. The Fast Intelligent AF achieves a fast and accurate contrast-detection autofocus. It does so by reducing the lens motion, accelerating lens drive, and predicting the AF range, hence, improving the overall response for capturing more fleeting moments. The 250x digital zoom is useful for bringing distant objects closer to your line of sight.
Sensor and Screen
The Sony FDR-AX53 features a newly developed Exmor R CMOS sensor comes with pixels that are about 1.6 times larger than the older models. This is essential for offering offers enhanced sensitivity to capture high-quality images with minimum noise under both dark and bright shooting conditions. The 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD touchscreen has a 921,600-pixel resolution for viewing your captured content with a great deal of clarity. The screen offers an opening angle of 90° and a turning angle of 270°. The 0.24-inch OLED Tru-Finder EVF features a resolution of 1555 K dots for reproducing rich color and deep blacks.
Image and Video
The Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder is capable of capturing 4K UHD videos at its highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 fps in the XAVC S format. It can also capture breathtaking still pictures at a maximum resolution of 5440 x 3056 pixels at a 16:9 aspect ratio in the JPEG format. Use the Balanced Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization function for suppressing camera shake in order to stabilize footage when it is being shot and works throughout the entire zoom range. The Dual Video Recording function is useful for recording two movies at a time for instant sharing and creating a professional-grade file to edit further.
Other Features
The FDR-AX53 camcorder is capable of recording 5.1 channel quality audio whenever you are performing video capture in the AVCHD format. It captures the atmosphere of the scene accurately so that you can enjoy a flawless surround sound playback on your home theater system. The inbuilt WiFi and NFC facilities come in handy for executing one-touch file sharing and remote control. A 1960 mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack powers the camcorder.
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Specifications
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Image Sensor | |
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Sensor Type: | CMOS |
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Display & Viewfinder | |
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Screen Size: | 3" , 0.24" |
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Monitor Resolution: | 921,600 ; 1,555,200 |
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Detailed Specifications | |
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USB Terminal: | Yes |
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Filter Diameter: | 55mm |
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Total Pixels: | 5440 x 3056 |
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Max Resolution: | 5440 x 3056 |
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Image Stabilization: | Optical |
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Compatible Media: | Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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Microphone Terminal: | Yes |
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Megapixels: | 16.6MP |
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Shutter | |
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Max Shutter Speed: | 1/8-1/10000 sec |
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Shutter Speeds: | 1/8-1/10000 sec |
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Self Timer: | 10 Sec |
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Control Specifications | |
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Meter Modes: | Preset: Yes |
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A/V Mode | |
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Video Resolution: | XAVC S : 3840 x 2160p / 30 fps (100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps (100 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (60 Mbps) ; AVCHD : 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps (17 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (17 Mbps), 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24 Mbps), 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps), 1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (9 Mbps), 1440 x 1080i / 60 fps (5 Mbps) ; MP4 : 1280 x 720p / 30 fps |
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Video Recording System: | Yes |
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Audio Recording: | Yes |
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Physical Specifications | |
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Dimensions: | 2.9 x 3.2 x 6.6 in. (7.4 x 8.1 x 16.8 cm) with battery attached |
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Weight: | 22.4 oz (635 g) with battery attached |
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Color: | Black |
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Imaging & Exposure Control | |
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White Balance: | Auto, Indoor 1, Onepush , Outdoors |
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Power System | |
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AC Adapter: | Yes |
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Battery Type: | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
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Recording Data | |
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Image Formats: | JPEG |
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Brand | |
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Brand: | Sony |
Monitor Specifications | |
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Panel Type: | LCD, Viewfinder |
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Camera Attributes | |
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Effective Pixels: | 8,290,000 @ Video 16:9 ; 8,290,000 @ Photo 16:9 ; 6,220,000 @ Photo 4:3 |
Image Sensor Size: | 1/2.5" |
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A/V Details | |
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Zoom: | Optical: 20x ; Clear Image Zoom: 30x 4K ; Clear Image Zoom: 40x (in HD) ; Digital: 250x |
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Lens | |
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Focusing Range: | 0.4" (1.0 cm) - Infinity |
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Focal Length: | 26.8 - 536 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 ; 32.8 - 656 @ Aspect Ratio: 4:3 |
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Lens Specification | |
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Maximum Aperture: | f/ 2 - f/ 3.8 |
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Digital Zoom: | 250x |
In The Box
- Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder
- NP-FV70 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1960mAh, 6.8-8.4V)
- AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Micro-HDMI Cable
- Micro-USB Cable
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