4K image quality
Shoot 4K footage that contains about four times more detail than Full HD (3840 x 2160 pixels vs. 1920 x 1080) footage, and capture more of the incredible qualities that bring images to vibrant life.
Extra-light, extra-compact body
The FDR-AX33 is over 30% smaller and over 20% lighter than current model the FDR-AX100, making it the most mobile 4K camcorder on the market.
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
Our advanced image stabilisation enables blur-free footage, even when the recording circumstances are shaky or bumpy.
Advanced shooting features
Enjoy total customisation with ergonomic manual controls. Use the intuitive multi-purpose manual ring to adjust zoom, focus, exposure, IRIS, shutter speed, AE shift, or white balance shift mode after using the manual button to select the mode. The electronic viewfinder offers accurate image preview.
Super-sampled Full HD playback
Enhance your viewing experience even without a 4K television. Using super-sampling, the FDR-AX33 automatically down-converts 4K footage to exceptionally detailed Full HD.
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.
Multi Camera Control
More shots mean more editing opportunities. Easily record footage from a variety of angles, whether using cameras mounted directly to the FDR-AX33 or triggered wirelessly. Multi Camera Control makes it easy to sync shooting settings on all devices.
Live Streaming via Ustream®
From performances to sports events, some things are best seen in real time. Share scenes as they happen with high-quality picture and sound.
Highlight Movie Maker
A versatile function to streamline movie editing, Highlight Movie Maker offers several time-saving features. Add highlight points to key moments while recording, and let the camcorder automatically sync your transitions to your chosen soundtrack.
Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
This cutting-edge sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise in dark environments, and enables soft background defocusing.
BIONZ X™ image processor
The advanced BIONZ X image processing engine helps achieve more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality as well as faster processing capabilities.
Wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
This 29.8mm wide-angle ZEISS lens providing 10x optical zoom is not only ideal for capturing grand landscapes, among a range of other scenes — it is fine-tuned specifically for 4K.
Exceptional image quality
By employing XAVC S format, which was developed from the XAVC format for professional use, 4K Ultra HD and high-bitrate recording of incredible quality are realised. Yet, XAVC S data is compressed so that it is more manageable for general consumers.
20.6MP still image capture
Sometimes you don’t need — or want — video. Put your video camera in still image mode and capture amazing high-quality single images as easily as you do with a still camera.
Superb night shooting
This feature uses infrared light to take pictures even in complete darkness. By using NIGHTSHOT, parents can easily capture children’s cute sleeping faces.
Motion Shot Video
This convenient feature allows playback of a dramatic sequence of superimposed images to trace every split second of action, a powerful tool for analysing sports motion on screen. During playback, you can adjust the interval between images, or pause to capture still images to share with friends.
Dual Video Recording
Record two movies 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 sharing, plus a professional-grade file for further editing.
Face Detection and Smile Shutter
Use Face Detection to optimise focus, exposure and colour for people who are the most important subject of a shot. You can prioritise a subject’s face by touching it on the LCD. And with Smile Shutter, the FDR-AX33 can also automatically capture still shots of great (but fleeting) smiles, even while recording movies.
Lock-on AF
Enhances the tracking of moving subjects by using the optimal AF point at all times, and adjusting the target frame size to match your subject’s characteristics. Thanks to advances in phase-detection AF, it’s now more accurate than ever — so lock on and shoot fast-moving targets with precision.
5.1ch 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 of each channel’s levels.
Auto Wind Noise Reduction
Using an advanced sound-analysis algorithm, this feature eliminates wind noise — the biggest culprit of bad outdoor audio.
My Voice Cancelling
Reduce the intensity of behind-camera sounds, whether you are talking to or cheering on your subject as you shoot.
Golf Shot
Analyse your swing with no need for fancy equipment. Golf Shot mode lets you capture video and stills of each step of your swing.
Xtra Fine LCD with WhiteMagic™
The high-precision Xtra Fine LCD features a WhiteMagic display that uses white pixels in addition to RGB pixels to boost screen brightness, allowing users to see subtle details and tones on the screen in all types of shooting environments, including outdoors in bright sunlight.
Built-in USB cable
The built-in USB cable stowed in the hand strap is very convenient for extra-quick charging and connection to a PC, so there is no need to pack a bulky extra USB cable or AC adapter. For charging without a PC, use a compact AC-USB adapter (optional).
New software is now available.
Power up your camera to further enhance shooting ease.
Sensor
1/2.3 type(7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)
approx. 10.3 Megapixels(16:9)/approx. 7.74 Megapixels(4:3)
Processor
BIONZ X image processor
Lens
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
52mm
Auto
F1.8-F3.4
f = 3.8-38.0mm
f=29.8-298.0mm(16:9)
f=26.8-268.0mm(16:9), f=32.8-328.0mm(4:3)
approx.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele), approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2inch(Tele)
6 blades
Zoom
10x
4K : 15x HD : 20x
120x
Viewfinder
0.6cm(0.24 type)/Color 1 555 200dots equivalent
100%
Yes (-4.0 to +3.0 m-1)
LCD
7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)
Yes
Yes(Menu)
Grid Line
Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Image Stabilisation
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilisation w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Focus
Contrast AF
Auto/Manual(Touch Panel/Ring)
Full range Focus/Spot Focus
Yes
Magnified display for precise manual focus, Peaking Display
Exposure
Auto, Flexible Spot(Touch Panel), Manual(Menu/Ring)
Multi-segment/Spot
AE Shift(Touch Panel/Ring)
Yes
F1.8-F9.6
F1.8-F9.6
Zebra Pattern Display
Yes(Auto)
Auto
Yes
4K:Standard:9 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed) HD:Standard:6 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed), 4K:Low Lux 5 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) HD:Low Lux 3lux(1/25 Shutter Speed), NightShot:0 lux(1/50 Shutter Speed)
Shutter Speed
1/6-1/10000
1/50-1/10000
1/25-1/10000
1/6-1/10000
1/215-1/10000
White balance
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Yes
Flash
Pre-flash TTL
Yes(3 steps)
Auto/On/OFF
Storage Media
XAVC S 4K(100Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(UHS-I U3 or Higher), XAVC S 4K(60Mbps) : SDXC Memory Card(Class10 or Higher), XAVC S HD : 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
XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
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
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
JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant)
L: 20.6 Megapixels 16:9 (6048x3400), 15.4 Megapixels 4:3 (4528x3400), M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), 7.7 Megapixels 4:3 (3216x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 0.3 Megapixels 4:3 (640x480)
M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
M: 10.3 Megapixels 16:9 (4288x2408), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio
Built-in Zoom Microphone
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
Yes(31steps)
Yes(On/Off)
Yes
Monaural Speaker
Advanced Feature
Yes
Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
Yes
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
Playback
About 5 times/10 times/30 times/60 times
Forward:1/5 speed, Reverse:1/2 speed
Yes
Yes, Highlight BGM(Preinstalled 6 music files)
Yes
Slide Show
Wireless Function
Yes(Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) )
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
yes
yes
Terminal / Shoe
Yes(Multi Interface Shoe)
Yes (HDMI micro)
Yes
integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
Stereo Minijack
Stereo Minijack
Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
Yes
Power
InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)
4K:5.6W
4K:5.6W
6.8V/7.3V (battery pack), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Yes(approx. 3h 25min)
DC 5V 1500mA
Size & Weight
Approx.71mm x 78.5mm x 149.5mm(Approx.71mm x 78.5mm x 155mm(NP-FV70)/Approx.71mm x 78.5mm x 161mm(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery)), Approx.2 7/8inch x 3 1/8inch x 6inch(Approx.2 7/8inch x 3 1/8inch x 6 1/8inch(NP-FV70)/Approx.2 7/8inch x 3 1/8inch x 6 3/8inch(NP-FV70A)(including supplied battery))
Approx.600g, Approx.1lb 5oz
Approx.650g(NP-FV50A), Approx.700g(NP-FV70)/Approx.690g(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.745g(NP-FV100A), Approx.1lb 6.9oz(NP-FV50A), Approx.1lb 8.7oz(NP-FV70)/Approx.1lb 8.3oz(NP-FV70A)(supplied battery), Approx.1lb 10.2oz(NP-FV100A)
4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
Balanced Optical SteadyShot™
29.8mm ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
10x optical zoom with 15x Clear Image Zoom (4K)
Versatile manual settings
1/2.3 type(7.76mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (Video)approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)
Lens TypeZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*
Optical Zoom10x
Clear Image Zoom4K : 15x HD : 20x
Screen Type7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921 600dots) Wide(16:9)