Full Specifications & Features
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)
- Effective Pixels (Still Image)
- approx. 8.29 Megapixels (16:9) / approx. 6.22 Megapixels (4:3)
Processor
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X image processor
Lens
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
- Filter Diameter
- 55 mm
- Lens Cover
- Auto
- Aperture
- F2.0-3.8
- Focal Distance
- f=4.4-88 mm
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Video)
- f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch , f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9)
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)
- f=1 1/16-21 1/8 inch (16:9), f=1 5/16-25 7/8 inch (4:3), f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3)
- Minimum Focus Distance
- approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele), approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31 1/2 inch (Tele)
- Iris Diaphragm
- 6 blades
- ND Filter
- -
Zoom
- Optical Zoom
- 20x
- Clear Image Zoom
- 4K: 30x, HD: 40x
- Digital Zoom
- 250x
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- -
- Field of View
- -
- Diopter adjustment
- -
LCD
- Screen Type
- 7.5 cm (3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD display (460,800 dots) Wide (16:9)
- Touch Panel
- Yes
- Brightness Control
- Yes (Menu)
- Marker/Grid Display
- Grid Line
- Angle Adjustment
- Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Image Stabilisation
- Image Stabilisation Type
- Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)
Focus
- Focus Type
- Contrast AF
- Focus Points
- -
- Focus Mode
- Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
- Focus Area
- Full range Focus / Spot Focus
- Fast Intelligent AF
- Yes
- Lock-On AF
- Lock-on AF
- Manual Focus Assist
- Peaking Display
Exposure
- Mode
- Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu)
- Metering Modes
- Multi-segment / Spot
- Exposure Compensation
- AE Shift (Touch Panel)
- LOW LUX Mode
- Yes
- Auto Iris Control
- F2.0-F11
- Manual Iris Control
- F2.0-F11
- Manual Exposure Assist
- Zebra Pattern Display
- Backlight Compensation
- Yes (Auto)
- Gain Control
- Auto
- AGC Limit
- Yes
- Minimum Illumination
- 4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/25 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
- Auto Control Range
- 1/6-1/10000
- Standard
- 1/50-1/10000
- Manual Iris Control (Photo mode)
- 1/25-1/10000
- Manual Shutter
- 1/6-1/10000
- Smooth Slow
- 1/215-1/10000
White balance
- White Balance Modes
- Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
- White Balance Shift
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Metering System
- Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Compensation
- Yes (3 steps)
- Flash Mode
- Auto / On / OFF
Storage Media
- 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)
- Internal Media
- -
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
- 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. 100 Mbps, XAVC S 4K: 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, MP4: approx. 3 Mbps
- Recording Format (Still Image)
- JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible)
- 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)
- 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 (Time-Lapse Capture)
- 1920x1080), 3840x2160) / HD: S (2.1 M, 4K: L (8.3 M
- Still Image Size (Dual Record)
- M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
- Microphone
- Built-in Zoom Microphone
- Audio Recording Format
- LPCM 2ch (48 kHz / 16 bit), Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
- Mic Level Control
- Yes (31 steps)
- Auto Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes (On / Off)
- My Voice Canceling
- Yes
- Speaker
- Built-in Zoom Microphone, Monaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
- High Speed Rec
- Yes (100p / 1920x1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)
- Time-lapse Capture
- Time-Lapse Capture, 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)
- Scene Selection
- Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
- NightShot infrared System
- -
- Time code/User Bit
- Yes
- Other Features
- Face Detection , Cinematone, Golf Shot (Yes), Smooth Slow Rec (Yes), 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, Direct Copy
Playback
- 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
- Highlight Movie Maker, Highlight background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible)
- Motion Shot Video
- Yes
- Slide Show (Still Image)
- Slide Show
Projector
- Light Output
- -
- Resolution Output
- -
- Projected Image Size
- -
- Endurance (Battery Life)
- -
- Projector Input
- -
- Keystone Adjustment
- -
Wireless Function
- Wi-Fi®
- Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band))
- NFC™
- Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
- Multi Camera Control
- Yes
Terminal / Shoe
- Accessory Shoe
- Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)
- HDMI Terminal
- Yes (HDMI micro)
- Projector Input
- -
- 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
Power
- Battery Type
- InfoLITHIUM with AccuPowerTM Meter System (V Series)
- Power Consumption (LCD)
- 4K: 5.1W
- Power Consumption (Viewfinder)
- -
- 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
- USB Power Supply
- -
Size & Weight
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)
- Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 142.5mm (Approx. 73mm x 80.5mm x 173mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 5 5/8inch (Approx. 2 7/8inch x 3 1/4inch x 6 7/8inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery))
- Weight (main unit only)
- Approx. 510g, Approx. 1lb 2.0oz
- Weight (including supplied battery)
- Approx. 560g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660g (NP-FV100A), Approx. 1lb 3.8oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1lb 5.2oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1lb 7.3oz (NP-FV100A)
What's In The Box
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV70A) (1), AC Adaptor (1), Power Cord (1), Operating Guide (1), HDMI (micro) Cable (1), micro USB Cable (1)
Features
Gimbal mechanism inside
Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ is a unique image stabiliser, with a gimbal mechanism about 13 times more effective than other optical systems. Capture smooth, professional-looking images, even at full zoom or while running, with no need for bulky external gimbals. In HD shooting mode, it further reduces the effect of camera shake with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode compensating for vibration across pan, tilt, roll, pitch, and yaw.
Accessories for every shooting style
Open up new storytelling possibilities, with a range of accessories from microphones to grips—all designed for professional results and seamless compatibility.
4K image quality
Capture your movies with the stunning realism and detail of 4K (3840 x 2160). With four times more detail than Full HD, all your images are enhanced by the subtle qualities that bring images to vibrant life.
The latest-generation image sensor exclusively for 4K
The new generation sensor is designed for optimal 4K recording. With pixel sizes around 1.6x larger than previous models, the AX43 captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.
ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K
The AX43 features a custom lens, developed for the highest quality 4K imaging throughout its entire wide-to-telephoto range. The use of AA (advanced aspherical) lens elements ensures, even with the compact design, each scene is faithfully captured, while ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass delivers accurate colour without aberration. The ZEISS® T* Coating further enhances image quality by reducing unwanted reflections, including ghosting and flare.
Up to 26.8mm wide angle lens
Whether you’re shooting movies or still images, the class-leading wide-angle lens can help you capture more of landscapes and indoor scenes, when you don’t have enough room to step back. Even without a wide conversion lens, the camcorder shoots as wide as 26.8mm (16:9 aspect ratio) in movie mode.
Super-sampled Full HD playback
Enhance your viewing experience even without a 4K television. Using super-sampling, the camera automatically down-converts 4K footage to exceptionally detailed Full HD.
Rapid AF response to capture decisive moments
Fast Intelligent AF achieves speedy, accurate contrast-detection autofocus by minimising lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerating lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture more fleeting moments.
Lock-on AF
Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen, and the AX43 will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets, for precise autofocusing.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter
Use Face Detection to optimise focus, exposure, and colour for key people in a shot, even selfies, so you only need compose and narrate the scene. Prioritise a face simply by touching it on the LCD. And with Smile Shutter, you can set the camera to automatically capture still shots of those magical, fleeting, smiles even while recording movies.
Golf Shot
Capture and analyse high-speed motion with no need for fancy equipment. Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and a series of stills revealing each step of the action.
Extensive zoom shooting capabilities
With the high quality, stabilised, 20x optical zoom there’s plenty of range to capture your subject. And, when shooting far away, our Clear Image Zoom uses a proprietary algorithm to deliver optical-zoom quality even at up to 40x (30x in 4K mode).
Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound
Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the AX43 microphone gathers sound from five directions and, with advanced audio processing, results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40% less background noise is captured, and you’ll enjoy better stereo, or 5.1ch surround (AVCHD) separation, for more faithful capture, clearer dialogue, and more compelling soundtracks.
High Speed recording for high-quality slow motion
With support for high frame rate capture up to 100fps/120fps in Full HD, you can create slow-motion recordings, elevating every movement in startling detail. Simply import your video in the free PlayMemories Home, or other popular editing software, to reveal smooth, sharp action in even in the most everyday activities.
4K Time-lapse Capture
With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between shots. The resulting images can be combined at high resolution into a time-lapse movie on a PC, and viewed with a simple variable-speed preview function on the camera, even in high-quality 4K.
Trimming Playback
You can select a specific portion of the picture and play it back in Full HD, thanks to 4K high resolution. Also, you can change trimming size with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.
Time Code / User Bit
The AX43 can add embedded data elements to your video, for professional workflows and tracking. The Time Code function records a frame-accurate synchronisation sequence, ideal for precise edit matching in multi-camera shoots. User Bit lets you embed an eight-character reference, such as a scene number, along with your footage, for easier tracking in post-production.
Exceptional image quality
The AX43 can capture video using the XAVC S format for high-quality images. Based on formats used for professional productions, XAVC S offers bitrates up to 100Mbps, and highly efficient compression, for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes.
5.1ch surround sound microphone
Record clear sound that accurately captures the atmosphere of the scene, and enjoy surround sound playback on your home theatre system. Level meters on the LCD panel provide visual monitoring for each channel level.
My Voice Canceling
Reduce the intensity of the voice of a user shooting from close behind the camera, thanks to the innovative microphone and My Voice Cancelling feature.
Motion Shot Video
Use Motion Shot Video to create dramatic motion playback sequences, superimposing images of your moving subject to trace each split second of action. You can adjust the interval between images to create amazing images for sharing with friends, or use it as a powerful tool for analysing sports motion on screen.
Dual Video Recording
Record two movie formats at the same time—one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format and another in MP4 format. That way, you’ve got a small file ready for instant upload, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.
Highlight Movie Maker
Streamline your movie editing with Highlight Movie Maker. Using Dual Video Rec, the FDR-AX43 can simultaneously captures at 4K (3840x2160) or Full HD (1920×1080), and HD (1280x720) for both full quality storage and easy sharing. The HD (1280x720) resolutions uses an efficient MP4 video format to create quick, and automatic, HD highlight movies for immediate sharing - complete with video transitions and your choice of background music.
Multi Camera Control
More shots mean more editing opportunities. Easily record footage from a variety of angles, whether using cameras mounted directly to the Handycam® or triggered wirelessly. Multi Camera Control makes it easy to sync shooting settings on compatible Wi-Fi connected devices.
One-touch remote and one-touch sharing
One-touch remote lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a viewfinder and remote control for a digital camera, and One-touch sharing lets you transfer your photos and videos from your camera. You can control your camera from your smartphone to take a photo from a previously out-of-reach spot, or simply be in your own group shot, as well as transfer them instantly to your smartphone for sharing on SNS. Additionally by installing Imaging Edge Mobile app on an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet, you can even skip the pairing sequences simply by touching your device to the camera.