Sony FDRAX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder

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The Sony FDRAX53 4K Handycam® with Emxor R® CMOS sensor camera delivers the brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K. Bring memories to greater life with the 4K camcorder. ...Read more

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Sony FDRAX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder
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The Sony FDRAX53 4K Handycam® with Emxor R® CMOS sensor camera delivers the brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K. Bring memories to greater life with the 4K camcorder. Record spectacular 4K Ultra HD detail. Minimize image shake with Balanced Optical SteadyShot. Autofocus with extra-precise Fast Intelligent AF. Capture a range of stunning results using a 4K-compatible optical 20x zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 26.8 mm widest angle.

Sony FDRAX53 Includes:

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70)
  • AC Adapter
  • Power Cord
  • Operating Guide
  • HDMI (micro) Cable
  • Micro USB Cable

Sony FDRAX53 Features:

  • 4K image quality
  • New image sensor exclusively for 4K
  • New ZEISS™ Vario-Sonnar® T* lens for 4K
  • Up to 26.8mm wide-angle lens
  • Balanced optical SteadyShot™
  • Rapid AF resonse to capture decisive moments
  • Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
  • Realisitic recording or voices, music and other sound
  • High spped REC in Full HD for high-quality slowmotion
  • Advanced shooting features
  • Super-sampled Full HD playback
  • Trimming Playback
  • Superb night shooting
  • Time Code/User Bit
  • Exceptional image quality
  • Golf Shot
  • Lock-on AF
  • Face detection and smile shutter
  • 5.1ch surround sound microphone
  • My Voice Canceling
  • Motion Shot Video
  • Dual Video Recording
  • Highlight Movie Maker
  • Live Streaming via USTREAM®
  • One-touch remote and one-touch sharing
  • Multi Camera Control
  • Xtra Fine LCD with WhiteMagic™
  • Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

Sony FDRAX53 Specifications:

  • Size & Weight:
    • Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 2.87" x 3.17" x 6.56" (including supplied battery)
    • Weight: Approx. 22.4 oz (including supplied battery)
  • Sensor:
    • Sensor Type: 1/2.5 type (7.20 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
    • Effective Pixels (Video):
      • Approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)
      • Approx. 8.57 Megapixels
    • Effective Pixels (Still Image):
    • Approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9)
    • Approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3)
  • Lens:
    • Lens Type: ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T*
    • Filter Diameter: 2.17"
    • Aperture Type: F 2.0-3.8
    • Focal Length (1.38 in) (Video): f= 26.8 - 536.0 mm (16:9)
    • Focal Length (1.38 in) (Still Image): f= 1 1/16 - 21 1/8" (16:9), f= 1 5/16 - 25 7/8" (4:3) (f= 26.8 - 536.0 mm (16:9), f= 32.8-656.0 mm (4:3))
    • Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 13/32" (Wide), Approx. 31 1/2" (Tele) (Approx. 1 cm (Wide), Approx. 80 cm (Tele))
  • Zoom:
    • Optical Zoom: 20x
    • Clear Image Zoom: 4K: 30x; HD: 40x
    • Extended Zoom: 4K: 30x; HD: 40x
    • Digital Zoom: 250x
  • Image Stabilization:
    • Steadyshot: Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode
  • Exposure:
    • Exposure Modes: Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu/Ring)
    • Exposure Compensation: AE Shift (Touch Panel/Ring)
    • Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
    • Minimum Illumination:
      • 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
      • 4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
      • HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
      • HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
      • NightShot:0 lux(1/60 Shutter Speed)
    • Metering Modes: Multi-segment/Spot
  • White Balance: Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
  • Viewfinder Type: (0.24 in)/Color, 1 555 200dots equivalent
  • LCD:
    • Screen Type: 3.0 type (7.5 cm) Xtra Fine LCD display (921 600 dots) Wide (16:9)
    • Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: Max. 90°, Turning Angle: Max. 270°
    • Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
    • Touch Panel: Yes
  • Shutter:
    • Shutter Speed: Auto Control Range (1/8-1/10000), Standard (1/60-1/10000), Manual Iris Control (1/30-1/10000), Manual Shutter (1/8-1/10000), Smooth Slow (1/250-1/10000)
  • Focus:
    • Focus Type: Contrast AF
    • Focus Mode: Auto/Manual (Touch Panel/Ring)
    • Focus Area: Full range Focus / Spot Focus
    • Fast Intelligent AF: Yes
    • Lock-On AF: Yes 6
  • Shooting:
    • Image Processor: BIONZ X™ image processor
    • High Speed Rec: Yes (120p 1920x1080,100Mbps/60Mbps)
    • Time-Lapse Capture: Yes 7 (Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60 sec), Shooting number (1-999), Capture Image Size, (4K:L(8.3M;3840 x 2160)/HD:S(2.1M;1920 x 1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock/AE Tracking))
    • Self-Timer: Approx. 10 sec. (Still Image/Golf Shot)
    • Scene Selection: Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
    • Picture Effect: Yes
    • Other Shooting Functions: AGC Limit, Face Detection 6, Smile Shutter 6 8 9, Cinematone, NIGHTSHOT, Golf Shot, Intelligent Auto, Red-Eye Reduction 10, Smooth Slow Rec 11, Fader Effects 12
  • Flash:
    • Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL
    • Flash Mode: Auto / On / Off
    • Flash Compensation: Yes (3 steps)
  • Storage Media:
    • Compatible Recording Media: XAVC S 4K (100 Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, UHS-I U3 or Higher)/SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K (60 Mbps)/XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB 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)
  • 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
    • Recording Format (Still Image): DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
    • Video Resolution: XAVC S 4K : 3840x2160/30p, 24p, XAVC S HD : 1920x1080/60p, 30p, 24p, AVCHD:1920x1080/60p(PS), 24p(FX,FH), 60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP), MP4: 1280x720 30p, MP4: 1280x720 30p
    • Video Recording Rate (ABR / VBR): XAVC S 4K: Approx.100 Mbps/Approx. 60 Mbps, XAVC S HD: Approx. 50 Mbps, AVCHD PS: Approx. 28 Mbps/FX: Approx. 24 Mbps/FH: Approx. 17 Mbps/HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps/LP: Approx. 5 Mbps
    • Still Image Size (Photo Mode): L: 16.6 Megapixels 16:9 (5440 x 3056),12.5 Megapixels 4:3 (4080 x 3056), M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), 6.2 Megapixels 4:3 (2880 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640 x 480)
    • Still Image Size (Movie Mode): M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
    • Still Image Size (Photo Capture): XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
    • Still Image Size (Dual Record): M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080) 8
    • Progressive Mode:
    • AVCHD: 60p/30p/24p progressive recording
    • MP4: 30p progressive recording
    • XAVC S 4K : 30p/24p progressive recording
    • XAVC S HD: 60p/30p/24p progressive recording
  • Audio:
    • Microphone: Built-in 5.1ch Zoom Microphone
    • Audio Recording Format: XAVC S: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit), 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)
    • My Voice Cancelling: Yes
    • Auto Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (On/Off)
    • Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (On/Off)
    • Speaker: Monaural Speaker
  • Interface:
    • Input and Output Terminals: Accessory Shoe (Multi Interface shoe), HDMI (micro) Terminal, Remote (integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal) Terminal, Stereo Minijack
    • Wi-Fi®: Yes
    • NFC™: One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
    • Lens Cover: Multi Camera Control
  • Playback:
    • Playback modes: Highlight Movie Maker 11, with background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible 13, Motion Shot Video 14, Slide Show (Still Images)
  • Power:
    • Supplied battery: NP-FV70
    • Power Consumption (Viewfinder): 4K: 4.9 W 15
    • Power Consumption (LCD Screen): 4K: 4.9 W 15

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