Sony FDRAX53B.CEE AX53 4K Handycam FDRAX53B.CEE

Advanced features for great movies

The performance packed into the top-class 4K Handycam� is peerless. Balanced Optical SteadyShot� and Fast Intelligent AF achieve exactly the images you aim for. A new microphone structure captures ambience that�s all-surrounding. You can even play with time in motion or gain control of pro-style/manual functions. The possibilities and pleasures are endless.

The brilliant true-to-life quality of 4K

A newly developed lens and image sensor enhance the spectacular definition of 4K resolution, with particular sensitivity for capturing high-quality movies in low light.

New ZEISS� 20x zoom 4K-compatible lens
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 26.8mm widest angle allows more of a subject to fit in frame.

New Exmor R� CMOS sensor for 4K
Bigger pixel size improves sensitivity for shooting movies with less noise, even in darkness.

The wonder of high-bitrate 4K and HD
High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.

See 4K movies in HD on non-4K devices

Super-sampled Full HD Playback on non-4K TV or device
4K movies automatically down-convert to Full HD to play on an HD TV.

Trimming Playback trims movie frame on TV at a touch
Trace a finger on the LCD to trim frame of 4K movie playing on TV in Full HD.

Extra-steady shooting on the move

The short movie below shows the camera shake compensation effects of Balanced Optical SteadyShot (right) and optical image stabilisation (left), respectively.

Less image shake within a broad zoom range

For extra-stable movie shooting from wide to telephoto. In HD shooting mode, 5-axis Intelligent Active mode further compensates for camera shake, even when shooting while running.

Focus with stunning speed

Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision, as well.

Fast Intelligent AF speeds up smartly

A new AF algorithm optimises communication between lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.

Capture real-life sound

The new microphone structure is designed to capture high-quality sound that conveys fuller ambience with approximately 40% less noise.

More fun, start to finish
The fun of using Handycam� continues even after shooting is done, as you refine, transform and edit the footage into a movie to remember.

Special effects add impact to movies

High-speed REC for slow-motion movies

Record a movie at a high frame rate such as 120fps/100fps (NTSC/PAL) in Full HD. Slow motion movie will reveal startling image quality in every instance of action.

See times change with 4K time-lapse movies

With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between each shot and edit the sequence into a high-quality 4K time-lapse movie.

Unleash more professional shooting potential

Professional-style features include manual ring and manual button for control of various assignable functions, plus Time Code and User Bit data recording.

Advanced features for editing like a pro

Record Time Code and User Bit data
These functions are indispensable for advanced editing. Optional remote commanders can make editing more convenient, as well.

Wide-ranging accessories meet every need

Professional level options open up new possibilities.
Further expand your shooting pleasure and give your image output a professional edge with accessories5 specially designed for this model.

Audio



Audio formats supported



LC-AAC, MP4, PCM


Audio system



Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1


Built-in microphone



Yes


Built-in speaker(s)



Yes


Wind filter



Yes


Battery



Battery capacity



13 Wh


Battery technology



Lithium


Battery type



NP-FV70


Battery voltage



6.8 V


Number of batteries supported



1


Camera



Back Light Compensation (BLC)



Yes


Camcorder type



Handheld camcorder


Camera playback



Highlights, Slide show


Image quality adjustment



Brightness


Remotely operated



Yes


Self-timer delay



10


Shooting modes



Auto, Manual


Smartphone remote support



Yes


Supported aspect ratios



4:3, 16:9


Design



LED indicators



Y, Yes


Product colour



Black


Display



Built-in display



Yes


Display



LCD


Display aspect ratio



16:9


Display diagonal



3 "


Display resolution (numeric)



921600 Pixels


Touchscreen



Yes


Vari-angle LCD display



Yes


Exposure



Light exposure modes



Auto, Manual


Light metering



Spot


Flash



Flash modes



Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash


Focusing



Auto Focus (AF) lock



Yes


Closest focusing distance



0.01 m


Face detection



Yes


Focus adjustment



Auto/Manual


Smile detection



Yes


Image sensor



Effective megapixels (image)



8.29 MP


Effective megapixels (movie)



8.29 MP


Optical sensor size



1/2.5 "


Sensor type



CMOS


Total megapixels



8.29 MP


Lens system



Digital zoom



250 x


Filter size



5.5 cm


Focal length range



26.8 - 536 mm


Image stabilizer



Yes


Maximum aperture number



3.8


Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)



65.6 cm


Minimum aperture number



2


Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)



2.68 cm


Optical zoom



20 x


Wide angle lens system



Yes


Network



Near Field Communication (NFC)



Yes


Wi-Fi



Yes


Package dimensions



Depth (package,cm)



18.7 cm


Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.454 kg


Height (package,cm)



13.5 cm


Width (package,cm)



14.9 cm


Packaging content



AC adapter included



Yes


Cables included



AC, HDMI, Micro-USB


Quick start guide



Yes


Ports & interfaces



DC-in jack



Yes


HDMI



Yes


Headphone connectivity



3.5 mm


Headphone outputs



1


Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity



1


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.3 kg


Product Depth



16.65 cm


Product Height



8.05 cm


Product Width



7.3 cm


Shutter



Camera shutter speed



1/6 - 1/10000 Second


Still image



Maximum image resolution



5440 x 3056 Pixels


Still image resolution(s)



5440 x 3056, 4080 x 3056, 3840 x 2160, 2880 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480


Storage



Camcorder media type



Memory card


Camcorder tape type



N, No


Camera file system



DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF


Compatible memory cards



MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC


Disc types supported



N, No


Technical details



Flash exposure compensation



Yes


Self-timer



Yes


Vendor information



Brand Name


Sony


Warranty



1 Year(s)


Video



Analog signal format system



NTSC, PAL


Bitrate at maximum video resolution



100 Mbit/s


HD type



4K Ultra HD


Maximum frame rate



120 fps


Maximum video resolution



3840 x 2160 Pixels


Supported video modes



720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p


Video formats supported



H.264, MP4, MPEG4


Video resolutions



1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160


Viewfinder



Viewfinder resolution (approx.)



1555200 Pixels


Viewfinder screen size



0.24 "


Viewfinder type



Electronic


White balance



Indoor white balance



Yes


Onepush white balance



Yes


Outdoor white balance



Yes


White balance



Auto, Indoor, Outdoor