AX43A 4K Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
FDRAX43AB.CEH
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AX43A 4K Handycam® with Exmor R™ CMOS sensor

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FDRAX43AB.CEH

Capture your world in stunning colour and detail on the Sony 4K Handycam®, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot and 20x optical zoom. Fast Intelligent AF and a sophisticated built-in multi-capsule microphone, plus powerful in-camera video processing, make it a compact content-creation powerhouse.

  • Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active mode
  • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) recording
  • 26.8mm ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 20x optical zoom
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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[FN|Sony internal measurement.]. 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[FN|Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.], the AX43A captures beautiful images with less noise, even in the extremes of low and bright lighting conditions.

ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens for 4K


The AX43A 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[FN|When SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off.] (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[FN|Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording.]


Enhance your tracking of moving subjects with a simple touch. Simply select your subject on the LCD touchscreen, and the AX43A will automatically adjust the tracking frame and lock onto even fast-moving targets, for precise autofocusing.

Face Detection and Smile Shutter[FN|Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording.][FN|Not available in the recording mode PS (60p/50p), FX (24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH (24p/25p).][FN|Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.]


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[FN|Available only in AVCHD.]


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)[FN|Sony internal measurement.].

Realistic recording of voices, music and other sound


Thanks to the three-capsule mic, the AX43A microphone gathers sound from five directions and, with advanced audio processing, results in dramatically better built-in audio recording. Around 40%[FN|Compared to FDR-AX/P3x series.] 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 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[FN|Minimum trimming size is 1920 x 1080.] with the zoom lever or on-screen display icon.

Time Code / User Bit


The AX43A 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 AX43A 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[FN|Requires SDXC/SDHC memory card UHS-I U3 or higher for XAVC S 4K 100Mbps recording, and SDXC/SDHC memory card Class 10 or higher for XAVCS 4K 60Mpbs and XAVCS HD 50Mbps recording.], and highly efficient compression, for detailed images and easily manageable file sizes.

5.1ch surround[FN|Recording in 5.1ch is available in AVCHD only.] 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[FN|Available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4.]


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[FN|Not available in AVCHD PS mode and XAVC S HD 60p/50p (NTSC/PAL) mode.]


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-AX43A can simultaneously capture at 4K (3840x2160) or Full HD (1920×1080) for full quality storage, and at HD (1280x720) using an efficient MP4 video format for easy sharing. From the HD version, Highlight Movie Maker can quickly and automatically create HD highlight movies for immediate sharing - complete with video transitions and your choice of background music[FN|You can replace background music files on this product using the Music Transfer function in “PlayMemories Home".].

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[FN|A successor application of PlayMemories Mobile™. Existing PlayMemories Mobile users can use this by updating PlayMemories Mobile.] app on an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet, you can even skip the pairing sequences simply by touching your device to the camera.

Information on security updates


Where a Sony product contains software that is subject to updates, Sony may issue security updates and updates necessary for the proper functioning of the device.

SPECIFICATIONS

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 (35 mm equivalent) (Video)
f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9)f=1 1 / 16-21 1 / 8 inch
Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Still Image)
f=26.8-536.0 mm (16:9), f=32.8-656.0 mm (4:3)f=1 1 / 16-21 1 / 8 inch (16:9), f=1 5 / 16-25 7 / 8 inch (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) Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921 600 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 Stabilization
Image Stabilization 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 (Time-Lapse Capture)
4K: L (8.3 M: 3840x2160) / HD: S (2.1 M: 1920x1080)
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 AccuPower<sup>TM< / sup> 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)