SONY Handycam FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Camcorder with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

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Size & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx.73 x 80.5 x 166.5 mm (including supplied battery)

 

Sensor

Sensor Type

1 / 2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Effective Pixels (Video)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)

Weight

Approx.635 g (including supplied battery)

Effective Pixels (Still Image)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9) / approx. 6.22 Megapixels(4:3)

Sensor Type

1 / 2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor

 

Processor

Image Processor

BIONZ X image processor

Effective Pixels (Video)

Approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)

Approx. 8.57 Megapixels

 

Lens

Lens type

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*

Effective Pixels (Still Image)

Approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9) / Approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3)

Filter Diameter

55mm

Lens Cover

Auto

Filter Diameter

55 mm

Aperture

F2.0-3.8

Aperture Type

F2.0-3.8

Focal Distance

f=4.4-88mm

Focal Length (35mm) (Video)

f= 26.8 - 536.0 mm (16:9)

Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)

f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9)

Focal Length (35mm) (Still Image)

f=26.8 - 536.0 mm (16:9)f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3)f=1 1 / 16 - 21 1 / 8 inch (16:9)f=1 5 / 16 - 25 7 / 8 (4:3)

Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)

f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9) f=32.8-656.0mm(4:3)

Minimum Focus Distance

approx.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13 / 32inch(Wide), approx.31 1 / 2inch(Tele)

Iris diaphragm

6 blades

 

Zoom

Optical Zoom

20x

Optical Zoom

20x

Clear Image Zoom

4K : 30x;HD : 40x

Extended Zoom

4K : 30x;HD : 40x

Clear Image Zoom

4K : 30x HD : 40x

Digital Zoom

250x

 

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

0.6cm(0.24 type) / Color 1 555 200dots equivalent

 

Image Stabilization

Steadyshot

Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode

Field of View

100%

Diopter Adjustment

Yes (-4.0 to +3.0 m<sup>-1< / sup>)

 

Exposure

Exposure Modes

AutoFlexible Spot (Touch Panel)Manual (Menu / Ring)

Exposure Compensation

AE Shift (Touch Panel / Ring)

Backlight Compensation

Yes (Auto)

 

LCD

Screen Type

7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)

Minimum Illumination

4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1 / 25 Shutter Speed), 4K: Standard: 9 lux (1 / 50 Shutter Speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1 / 25 Shutter Speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1 / 50 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1 / 50 Shutter Speed)

Touch Panel

Yes

Metering Modes

Multi-segment / Spot

Brightness Control

Yes(Menu)

Marker/Grid Display

Grid Line

 

White Balance

White Balance Modes

Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

Angle Adjustment

Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.

Viewfinder Type

0.6 cm (0.24 type) / Color 1 555 200 dots equivalent

Image Stabilization Type

Balanced Optical SteadyShot w / Intelligent Active mode(5-axis)

 

Focus

Focus Type

Contrast AF

Screen Type

7.5 cm (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921 600dots) Wide (16:9)

Focus Mode

Auto / Manual(Touch Panel / Ring)

Angle Adjustment

Opening Angle: Max.90 deg., Turning Angle: Max.270 deg.

Focus Area

Full range Focus / Spot Focus

Brightness Control

Yes (Menu)

Fast Intelligent AF

Yes

Lock-On AF

Yes

 

Shutter

Shutter Speed

Auto Control Range (1 / 6-1 / 10000), Standard (1 / 50-1 / 10000), Manual Iris Control (1 / 25-1 / 10000), Manual Shutter (1 / 6-1 / 10000), Smooth Slow (1 / 215-1 / 10000)

Manual Focus Assist

Magnified display for precise manual focus, Peaking Display

Mode

Auto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu / Ring)

Metering Modes

Multi-segment / Spot

Focus Mode

Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Ring)

Focus Area

Full range Focus / Spot Focus

Exposure Compensation

AE Shift(Touch Panel / Ring)

LOW LUX Mode

Yes

Auto Iris Control

F2.0-F11

Manual Iris Control

F2.0-F11

Manual Exposure Assist

Zebra Pattern Display

 

Shooting

Image Processor

BIONZ X image processor

Backlight Compensation

Yes(Auto)

High Speed Rec

Yes (100p 1920x1080, 100Mbps / 60Mbps)

Gain Control

Auto

Time-Lapse Capture

Yes (Shooting Interval (1 / 2 / 5 / 10 / 30 / 60sec), Shooting number (1-999), Capture Image Size, (4K:L(8.3M;3840x2160) / HD:S(2.1M;1920x1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock / AE Tracking))

Self-Timer

Approx. 10sec.(Still Image / Golf Shot)

AGC Limit

Yes

Minimum Illumination

4K:Standard:9 lux(1 / 50 Shutter Speed) HD:Standard:6 lux(1 / 50 Shutter Speed), 4K:Low Lux 1.8lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed) HD:Low Lux 1.2lux(1 / 25 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1 / 50 Shutter Speed)

Scene Selection

Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow

Picture Effect

Yes

Auto Control Range

1 / 6-1 / 10000

Other Shooting Functions

AGC Limit, Face Detection , Smile Shutter , Cinematone, NIGHTSHOT, Golf Shot, Intelligent Auto, Red Eye Reduction , Smooth Slow Rec , Fader Effects

Standard

1 / 50-1 / 10000

 

Flash

Flash Metering System

Pre-flash TTL

Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)

1 / 25-1 / 10000

Flash Mode

Auto / On / Off

Manual Shutter

1 / 6-1 / 10000

Flash Compensation

Yes (3 steps)

Smooth Slow

1 / 215-1 / 10000

White Balance Modes

Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

 

Storage Media

Compatible Recording Media

XAVC S 4K(100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps) / XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)

White Balance Shift

Yes

 

Recording

Recording Format (Video)

XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC / H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

Flash Metering System

Pre-flash TTL

Recording Format (Still Image)

DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

Flash Compensation

Yes(3 steps)

Video Resolution

XAVC S 4K : 3840x2160 / 25p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920x1080 / 50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD:1920x1080 / 50p(PS), 24p(FX, FH), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p, MP4: 1280x720 25p

Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR)

XAVC S 4K: Approx.100Mbps / Approx.60Mbps, XAVC S HD: Approx.50Mbps, AVCHD PS: Approx.28Mbps / FX: Approx.24Mbps / FH: Approx.17Mbps / HQ: Approx.9Mbps / LP: Approx.5Mbps

Flash Mode

Auto / On / OFF

Still Image Size (Photo Mode)

L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)

Still Image Size (Movie Mode)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Media Type

XAVC S 4K(100Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps): SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card(4GB or over, Class10 or Higher) / SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)

Still Image Size (Photo Capture)

XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Still Image Size (Dual Record)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Recording Format (Video)

XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC / H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC / H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

Progressive Mode

AVCHD: 50p / 25p / 24p progressive recording, MP4: 25p progressive recording, XAVC S 4K : 25p / 24p progressive recording, XAVC S HD: 50p / 25p / 24p progressive recording

Video Resolution

XAVC S 4K : 3840x2160 / 25p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920x1080 / 50p, 25p, 24p, AVCHD : 1920x1080 / 50p(PS), 25p(FX, FH), 24p(FX, FH), 50i(FX, FH), 1440x1080 / 50i(HQ, LP), MP4: 1280x720 25p

Video Recording Rate (ABR/VBR)

XAVC S 4K: approx.100Mbps, XAVC S 4K: approx.60Mbps, XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps, AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps / FX:approx.24Mbps / FH:approx.17Mbps / HQ:approx.9Mbps / LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps

 

Audio

Microphone

Built-in 5.1ch Zoom Microphone

Recording Format (Still Image)

JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)

Still Image Size (Photo Mode)

L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440x3056), 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080x3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)

Audio Recording Format

XAVC S: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz / 16bit), AVCHD: Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Mic Level Control

Yes (31 steps)

Still Image Size (Movie Mode)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

My Voice Canceling

Yes

Still Image Size (Photo Capture)

XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Auto Wind Noise Reduction

Yes (On / Off)

Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture)

4K:L(8.3M, 3840x2160) / HD:S(2.1M, 1920x1080)

Wind Noise Reduction

Yes (On / Off)

Still Image Size (Dual Record)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Speaker

Monaural Speaker

Microphone

Built-in Zoom Microphone

 

Interface

Input and Output Terminals

Accessory Shoe (Multi Interface shoe), HDMI (micro) Terminal, Remote(integrated into Multi / Micro USB Terminal) Terminal, Stereo Minijack

Audio Recording Format

MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz / 16bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Mic Level Control

Yes(31steps)

Wi-Fi®

Yes

NFC™

One-touch remote, One-touch sharing

Auto Wind Noise Reduction

Yes(On / Off)

My Voice Canceling

Yes

Lens Cover

Multi Camera Control

Speaker

Monaural Speaker

 

Playback

Playback Modes

Highlight Movie Maker , with background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible , Motion Shot Video , Slide Show (Still Images)

 

Advance Feature

High Speed Rec

Yes (100p / 1920x1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)

Time-lapse Capture

Yes, Shooting Interval(1 / 2 / 5 / 10 / 30 / 60sec), Shot Number(1-999), Capture Image Size(4K:L(8.3M, 3840x2160) / HD:S(2.1M, 1920x1080)), AE Mode(AE Lock / AE Tracking)

 

Power

Supplied battery

NP-FV70

Scene Selection

Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow

Power Consumption (Viewfinder)

4K: 4.9W

NightShot Infrared System

Yes

Power Consumption (LCD Screen)

4K: 4.9W

Time Code/User Bit

Yes

Other Features

Face Detection, Cinematone, Golf Shot, Smooth Slow Rec, Fader Effect(s)(White / Black), Intelligent Auto(Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / Auto wind noise reduction), Smile Shutter(Off / Dual Capture / Always On ), Red Eye Reduction(Yes), Direct Copy

Fast Playback

About 5 times / 10 times / 30 times / 60 times

Slow Playback

Forward:1 / 5 speed, Reverse:1 / 2 speed

Trimming Playback

Yes

Highlight Movie Maker

Yes, Highlight background music(Preinstalled 6 music file

Motion Shot Video

Yes

Slide Show (Still Image)

Slide Show

 

Wireless Function

Wi-Fi®

Yes(Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b / g / n(2.4GHz band) )

NFC™

Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)

Live Streaming

yes

Multi Camera Control

yes

 

Size a Terminal / Shoe

Accessory Shoe

Yes(Multi Interface Shoe)

HDMI Terminal

Yes (HDMI micro)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Yes

Remote Terminal

integrated into Multi / Micro USB Terminal

STD Output

Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))

Microphone Input

Stereo Minijack

Headphone Jack

Stereo Minijack

Memory Card Slot

Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD / SDHC / SDXC compatible

DC IN

Yes

Battery Type

InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)

Power Consumption (LCD)

4K:4.9W

Power Consumption (Viewfinder)

4K:4.9W

Power Requirements

6.8V / 7.3V(battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Charge on camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)

Yes(approx. 3h 25min)

USB Charging

DC 5V 1500mA

Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)

Approx.73mm x 80.5mm x 161mm(Approx.73mm x 80.5mm x 166.5mm(NP-FV70) / Approx.73mm x 80.5mm x 173mm(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery)), Approx.2 7 / 8inch x 3 1 / 4inch x 6 3 / 8inch(Approx.2 7 / 8inch x 3 1 / 4inch x 6 5 / 8inch(NP-FV70) / Approx.2 7 / 8inch x 3 1 / 4inch x 6 7 / 8inch(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery))

Weight (main unit only)

Approx.535g, Approx.1lb 2.9oz

Weight (including supplied battery)

Approx.585g(NP-FV50A), Approx.635g(NP-FV70) / Approx.625g(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.680g(NP-FV100A), Approx.1lb 4.6oz(NP-FV50A), Approx.1lb 6.4oz(NP-FV70) / Approx.1lb 6oz(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.1lb 8.0oz(NP-FV100A)