Sony FDR-AX100 4K Ultra HD Camcorder

The Sony FDR-AX100 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is an ultra-compact, consumer-level 4K camcorder. Key features include:

• 1.0″ 14.2MP CMOS sensor

• 29-348mm F/2.8-4.5 12x optical zoom lens

• 4K UHD up to 30p in XAVC S or HD in XAVC and AVCHD

• Compact form factor with a smart shoe for compatible accessories

4K Ultra HD Video. The FDR-AX100 records up to 3840 × 2160 4K video at 24 and 30 fps in XAVC S. If shooting 1920 × 1080 HD video, you have your choice of XAVC S at 24/30/60 fps or AVCHD at 24/60 fps.

1-inch Exmor R CMOS Sensor. The large sensor gives great low-light performance for a compact camcorder. In addition to video, you can also snap 20MP still images.

Zeiss Vario Sonnar Lens. The integrated 12x optical zoom gives you an equivalent 29-348mm f/2.8-4.5. It features Sony’s optical SteadyShot image stabilization with 3-Way-Shake-Canceling, which provides electronic roll stability for smooth video capture. This lens uses contrast-based autofocus and has tracking focus capabilities.

0.39-inch OLED EVF/3.5-inch XtraFine LCD. The high contrast 0.39″ OLED Tru-Finder EVF uses four dual-surface aspherical lenses to reproduce rich colors and deep blacks. The large, 3.5-inch Xtra Fine touchscreen LCD offers a 921K-dot resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio for a sharp and bright image even in daylight conditions.

Built-in Wi-Fi. This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows simple connectivity to a smartphone for image transfer and camera control.

The Sony FDR-AX100 is an effective camcorder for any non-professional looking for an easy route to 4K footage. It’s not going to weigh down your arm making it ideal for capturing sporting events or…

The Sony FDR-AX100 is an effective camcorder for any non-professional looking for an easy route to 4K footage. It’s not going to weigh down your arm making it ideal for capturing sporting events or outdoor activities, and its sleek simple design makes it easy for any beginner to find their way around the different modes and settings. The built in wi-fi further simplifies the process of image transfer for your on-the-run consumer, which is who this camera is geared for. There’s no XLR or higher tier video options, but with an emphasis on basic, easy functionality producing 4k footage and Sony’s crisp color stamp, it makes simple look great.