Sony FDR-AX100 hand-held camcorder

Sony FDR-AX100 hand-held camcorder

Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder, 14.2MP, 1" Exmor R CMOS, Optical Zoom 12x (Digital 160x), 840 x 2160/25p, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD, Composite, USB, HDMI, NFC, Wi-Fi

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
FDR-AX100
01-07-2015
4K Gets Personal

Capture your vision in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD with the camcorder that fits in the palm of your hand. Sporting resolution that’s four times clearer than HD, this changes everything. Footage is captured with true cinematic depth thanks to the 1" image sensor and video is recorded with total versatility in mind: XAVCS*, AVCHD and MP4. Put one in your hand and tell your story in 4K.

Capture 4k/30p Video That Far Exceeds HD Resolution

Capture the finest details in 4k (Full HD 4x resolution , QFHD: 3840 x 2160). This camcorder allows incredibly high resolution, to produce vibrant and extremely realistic images. What’s more, the blazingly fast image processor is the same one employed in professional Sony models, making it possible to record 30p movies at the camera’s full resolution for incredibly smooth and sharp playback, with no loss in realism, even when panning the camera and shooting moving.

1" Exmor R® CMOS sensor w/ Direct Pixel Read Out

The Exmor R® CMOS sensor realizes astonishingly smooth, finely detailed images by reading out every pixel’s signal from the image sensor at accelerated speed. Larger sensors generally have to thin out part of the vertical pixel’s signal, however this model can process the full signal thanks to the combination of 1.0-inch sensor and BIONZ X processor.

Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 codecs

The FDR-AX100 records HD movies in the XAVC S* format, which uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP42 wrapper. The highly compressed files allow extensive record times. The camcorder also records in AVCHD, ideal for quality video for HDTV and Blu-ray disc burning. Additionally, the camcorder can shoot MP4 HD video, which is ideal for sharing over the internet at up to 28Mbps. Having the ability to switch between all three of three formats makes this camcorder an ideal tool that is versatile for creating content to live in a number of different environments.

Zeiss® Vario Sonnar T* lens w/ 12x optical zoom

The FDR-AX100 comes equipped with a newly developed Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* lens that has cleared a series of tough performance tests. Not only is this 29mm wide-angle lens ideal for capturing grand landscapes, but it covers wide-ranging image expression thanks to maximum 12x optical zoom and 24x Clear Image zoom.

Multi-interface Accessory Shoe for System Accessories

Users can expand photographic and movie shooting possibilities by attaching optional accessories via the Multi Interface Shoe, including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and stereo microphone. You can also connect with a compatible remote control via Multi Terminal.

BIONZ® X Processor Enables High Speed Recording at 120fps

The new BIONZ® X image processor enables the camcorder to create more naturally vivid and lifelike image quality, and higher resolution imagery. Notable features of BIONZ X technology include:

- Detail reproduction technology optimally filters edges and textures differently depending on the scene.
- Area specific noise reduction swiftly and efficiently analyzes the subject and reduces noise.

This new image processing technology achieves an even better balance of exceptional detail and advanced noise control. Its ability to record at 120p enables slow-motion playback at one-fifth the speed in a 24p environment in post-processing.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
3840 x 2160 pixels
HD-Ready
Y
Video resolutions 
1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVC, H.264

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
790g
Focal length range (f-f) 
9.3 - 111.6 mm
Camera shutter speed 
1/60s
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Image processor
BIONZ X
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Y
Optical zoom 
12x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
14.2 MP
White balance 
Auto, Outdoor

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Headphone outputs 
1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity
1

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display aspect ratio
16:9
Display resolution (numeric) 
921000 pixels
Touch screen 
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
14.2 MP

Lens system

Image stabilizer type
Optical
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
160x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29 - 348 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
4.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
34.8 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.9 cm
Wide angle lens system
Y

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Packaging content

Cables included
HDMI, USB
Handheld remote control 
Y
Batteries included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y
Warranty card
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
5968 x 3352 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
5968 x 3352
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
6.2 cm
Width 
8.1 cm
Depth 
19.65 cm
Height 
8.35 cm

Other features

Effective megapixels (image)
14.2 MP

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