Sony Handycam FDR-AX43A 4K Camcorder


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Sony Handycam FDR-AX43A 4K Camcorder

Sony SKU: FDRAX43A/B | Helix SKU: SYFDRAX43AB

Built for stability and productivity

Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers
With Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K movie recording, and high-quality sound with a unique mic, this Handycam® puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.

Advanced Feature

Time-lapse Capture

Time-Lapse Capture, Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60 sec), Shot Number (1-999), Capture Image Size (4K: L (8.3 M, 3840 x 2160) / HD: S (2.1 M, 1920 x 1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock / AE Tracking)

Time Code/User Bit

Yes

Scene Selection

Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow

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

NightShot infrared System

-

High Speed Rec

Yes (120p / 1920 x 1080, 100 / 60 Mbps)

x.v.Color

Yes

Wi-Fi(built-in)

Send to Smartphone Control with Smartphone Multi Camera Control

View&Index

Event

View on TV

Yes

Smooth Slow Rec

Yes *11 *11 Video Mode is AVCHD.

Power Save

Yes

NFC

One-touch remote One-touch sharing

Motion Shot Video

Yes *24 *24 available only in AVCHD or XAVC S HD or MP4

Intelligent Auto

Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction

Image Stabilization

Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode(5-axis) *21 *21 Not supported at XAVC S 4K

Golf Shot

Yes *11 *11 Video Mode is AVCHD.

Face Detection

Yes *8 *8 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording

Cinematone

Yes

Audio Level Display

Yes

Airplane Mode

Yes

AGCLimit

Yes

Smile Shutter *7 *7 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)

Off/Dual Capture/Always On *8 *9 *8 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording *9 Not available in 100Mbps Movie Recording Rate.

At a Glance

Maximum Movie Resolution and Frame Rates

4K / 30p HD / 120p

LCD Type

3 inch (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921,600 dots) Wide (16:9)

Sensor Size and Maximum Resolution

1/2.5-inch / 8.29 MP (16:9)

Optical Zoom and Image Stabilization

20x / Balanced Optical SteadyShot

Camera(details)

Scene Selection

1/8-1/10000

Manual lris Control(Photo Mode)

1/8-1/1000

Manual Shutter Control(Photo Mode)

1/8-1/500

LOW LUX

1/30-1/10000

Auto Non Flicker

Yes

Convenience Features

Media/Battery Indicator

Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)

Video Playback Options

Highlight Movie Maker Highlight background music(Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible *20 *20 PlayMemories Home Ver.4.1 or later is required.

Time-lapse Capture

Yes

Still Image Playback Options

Slide Show

Shot Number

1-999

Shooting Interval

1/2/5/10/30/60sec

Self Recording

Yes

S/S & Zoom button on LCD

Yes(Touch Panel)

Remote Control

Yes(Optional)

Red Eye Reduction

Yes *18 *18 w/ Optional Flash Accessory

On Screen Main Indicators

Intelligent Auto Status Zoom Position Recording/Playback/Editing Media Recording Status Recording Mode Recording Image Quality Photo Size Shooting Mode Status

Multiple Language Display

English French Spanish Brazilian Portugese

Manual/Auto Lens Cover

Auto

Filter mode

Yes

Erase/Protect

Yes/Yes

Digital Picture Effects/Picture Effects

-/Yes

Date/Time Stamp

Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)

Capture Image Size

4K:L(8.3M;3840x2160)/HD:S(2.1M;1920x1080)

AE Mode

AE Lock/AE Tracking

Fader Effect(s) *19 *19 Only record movie

White/Black

Convenience Features(details)

Media Format

Memory Card

Image Management File Repair

Yes

Date&Time, Area Setting

Yes

Drive System

Shutter Speed(Standard)

1/60-1/10000

Shutter Speed(Smooth Slow Rec)

1/250-1/10000

Shutter Speed(Manual lris Control)

1/30-1/10000

Shutter Speed(Manual Shutter)

1/8-1/10000

Shutter Speed Auto Control Range

1/8-1/10000

Self-timer

approx.10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot)

Drive Mode

Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer

Exposure

Mode

Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu)

Minimum Illumination

4K: Standard: 9 lux (1/60 shutter speed), HD: Standard: 6 lux (1/60 shutter speed), 4K: Low Lux 1.8 lux (1/30 shutter speed), HD: Low Lux 1.2 lux (1/30 shutter speed)

Metering Modes

Multi-segment / Spot

Manual Iris Control

F2.0-F11

Manual Exposure Assist

Zebra Pattern Display

LOW LUX Mode

Yes

Gain Control

Auto

Exposure Compensation

AE Shift (Touch Panel)

Backlight Compensation

Yes (Auto)

Auto Iris Control

F2.0-F11

Face Detection

Auto Control

Exposure,Color,Focus

Flash

Flash Modes

Auto/On/OFF *18 *18 w/ Optional Flash Accessory

Flash mode

Auto / On / OFF

Flash Metering System

Pre-flash TTL *18 *18 w/ Optional Flash Accessory

Flash compensation

Yes(3 steps) *18 *18 w/ Optional Flash Accessory

Focus

Manual Focus Assist

Peaking Display

Lock-On AF

Lock-on AF

Focus Type

Contrast AF

Focus Mode

Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

Focus Area

Full range Focus / Spot Focus

Fast Intelligent AF

Yes

Focus Points

-

Focus Control

Focus System

Contrast AF

AF Modes

Auto/Manual(Touch Panel)

Focus Features

Lock-on AF *8 *8 Not available in the 4K Recording mode with Dual Video Recording

Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization Type

Balanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Intelligent Active mode (5-axis)

Imaging Sensor

Processor

BIONZ X image processor

Pixel Gross

approx. 8.57 Megapixels

Imaging Sensor

1/2.5 type(7.20mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Effective Picture Resolution(still)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9)/approx. 6.22 Megapixels(4:3)

Effective Picture Resolution(movie)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9) *1

Color Filter System

RGB primary color filters

Imaging Sensor(details)

Recording pixels(photo, 16:9)

Max. 16.6 Megapixels

Effective(movie, 16:9)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels

LCD

Touch Panel

Yes

Screen Type

3 inch (3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921,600 dots) Wide (16:9)

Marker/Grid Display

Grid Line

Brightness Control

Yes (Menu)

Angle Adjustment

Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.

LCD Display

Marker/Grid Display

Grid Line *17 *17 the same as Guide Flame

LCD Type

7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display (921 600 dots) Wide(16:9)

LCD Backlight

yes

Coverage

100%

Brightness Control *16 *16 Backlight brightness will automatically be set "Bright" when connected to AC adaptor.

Yes(Menu)

Lens

ND Filter

-

Minimum Focus Distance

approx. 13/32 inch (Wide), approx. 31-1/2 inch (Tele) (approx. 1 cm (Wide), approx. 80 cm (Tele))

Lens Type

ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T*

Lens Cover

Auto

Iris Diaphragm

6 blades

Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Still Image)

f = 26.8 to 536.0 mm (16:9), f = 32.8 to 656.0 mm (4:3) f = 1-1/16 to 21-1/8 inch (16:9), f = 1-5/16 to 25-7/8 inch (4:3)

Focal Length (35 mm equivalent) (Video)

f= 26.8-536.0 mm (16:9) f = 1-1/16 to 21-1/8 inch

Focal Distance

f = 4.4 to 88 mm

Filter Diameter

2.17 in

Aperture

F 2.0-3.8

Optics/Lens(details)

SteadyShot mode:Intelligent active(16:9)

f=28.1-1122.6mm

SteadyShot mode:Active(16:9)

4K : f=27.3 -818.4mm HD : f=27.3 -1091.2mm

Others(details)

XLRBox

Yes (w/ optional XLR Adaptor Kit)

Storage Temperature

-20 degrees C. - +60 degrees C. / -4 degrees F. - +140 degrees F.

Operating Temperature

0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.

Demonstration Mode

Yes

5.1ch Center Mic Ready(w/ Optional microphone)

Yes(w/ Optional Shoe Adaptor)

Panel(details)

Panel(details)

7.5cm(3.0 type) Xtra Fine LCD display(921 600 dots) Wide(16:9) (960x480)

Playback

Trimming Playback

Yes

Slow Playback

Forward: 1/5 speed, Reverse: 1/2 speed

Slide Show (Still Image)

Slideshow

Motion Shot Video

Yes

Highlight Movie Maker

Highlight Movie Maker, highlight background music (6 preinstalled music files, music transfer compatible)

Fast Playback

About 5 times / 10 times / 30 times / 60 times

Power

Battery Type

InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) *32 *32 Except for NP-FV30

USB Power Supply

-

USB Charging

DC 5 V 1500 mA

Power Requirements

6.8 V/7.3 V (battery pack) 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Power Consumption (Viewfinder)

-

Power Consumption (LCD)

4K: 5.1 W

Charge on Camcorder (charging time with supplied battery)

Yes (approx. 3h 25min)

Power Consumption (in LCD Operation) *34 *34 Recording mode and media are default settings.

4K:5.1W

Charge on camcorder(Charging time with supplied Battery) *33 *33 When using supplyed AC adapater. When the AC adaptor is not supplyed, using USB charging.

Yes(approx. 3h 25min)

Processor

Image Processor

BIONZ X™ image processor

Projector

Resolution Output

-

Projector Input

-

Projected Image Size

-

Light Output

-

Keystone Adjustment

-

Endurance (Battery Life)

-

Sensor

Sensor Type

1/2.5 type (0.28 in) 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)

Shutter Speed

STANDARD

1/60–1/10000

Smooth Slow

1/250–1/10000

Manual Shutter

1/8–1/10000

Manual Iris Control (Photo Mode)

1/30–1/10000

Auto Control Range

1/8–1/10000

Size & Weight

Weight (main unit only)

Approx. 1 lb 2.0 oz (510 g)

Weight (including supplied battery)

Approx. 1 lb 3.8 oz (NP-FV50A), Approx. 1 lb 5.2 oz (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 1 lb 7.3 oz (NP-FV100A), (Approx. 560 g (NP-FV50A), Approx. 600 g (NP-FV70A) (supplied battery), Approx. 660 g (NP-FV100A))

Dimensions (W x H x D) (including supplied battery)

Approx. 2-7/8 inch x 3-1/4 inch x 5-5/8 inch (Approx. 2-7/8 inch x 3-1/4 inch x 6-7/8 inch (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)), (Approx. 73 mm x 80.5 mm x 142.5 mm (Approx. 73 mm x 80.5 mm x 173 mm (NP-FV70A) (including supplied battery)))

Smile Shutter

Smile Sensitivity

Yes(3steps)

Terminal / Shoe

Multi/Micro USB terminal

Yes

Microphone Input

Stereo minijack

HDMI Terminal

Yes (HDMI micro)

DC IN

Yes

Accessory Shoe

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

-

Field of View

-

Diopter adjustment

-

White Balance

White Balance Shift

Yes

White Balance Modes

Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor

Wireless Function

Wi-Fi®

Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))

NFC™

Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)

Multi Camera Control

Yes

Zoom

Optical Zoom

20x

Digital Zoom

250x

Clear Image Zoom

4K: 30x, HD: 40x

Optics/Lens

Minimum Focus Distance

approx.1cm(Wide), approx.80cm(Tele) approx.13/32inch(Wide), approx.31 1/2inch(Tele)

Lens Stabilization

Balanced Optical SteadyShot

Focal Length(35mm equivalent)(Movie Mode)

f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9) *1 f=1 1/16 - 21 1/8 inch *1 *1 When "SteadyShot" is set to "Standard" or "Off".

Focal Length (35mm equivalent) (Photo Mode)

f=26.8-536.0mm(16:9) f=32.8-656.0mm(4:3) f=1 1/16 - 21 1/8 inch (16:9) f=1 5/16 - 25 7/8(4:3)

Filter Diameter

55mm 2 1/4inch

Clear Image Zoom

4K : 30x HD : 40x *15 *15 When "SteadyShot" is set to "Active" or "Intelligent Active".

Aperture Blade

6 blades

Digital Zoom *14 *14 The factory setting is "Off". Digital zoom ratio includes optical zoom ration.

250x

Storage Media

Media Type

XAVC S 4K (100 Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, UHS-I U3 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or higher), XAVC S 4K (60 Mbps): SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, Class 10 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 or higher), XAVC S HD: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB or over, Class 10 or higher) / SDXC Memory Card (Class 10 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

-

In The Box

Supplied Accessory *35

Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV70A) (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power Cord (1) Operating Guide(1) HDMI(micro) Cable (1) micro USB Cable (1)

Audio

Speaker

Built-in Zoom Microphone, Monaural Speaker

My Voice Canceling

Yes

Microphone

Built-in Zoom Microphone

Mic Level Control

Yes (31 steps)

Auto Wind Noise Reduction

Yes (On / Off)

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

Weights and Measurements

Weight(Approx) (Main unit only)

Approx.510g Approx.1lb 2.0oz

Weight(Approx.) (Total) *31 *31 including a battery pack and a media(if a lens hood is supplied, including it too.).

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)

Dimensions(Approx.)(WxHxD including supplied battery) *29 *30 *29 inculding the projecting parts *30 including lens hood if it is supplied

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))

Interface

STD Output

Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately)

Remote Terminal

integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal *27 *27 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

PhotoTV HD

Yes

NFC

Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)

Memory Card Slot

Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible

HDMI Terminal

Yes (HDMI micro) *28 *28 output only

HD Output

HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)

Direct Copy

Yes

BRAVIA Sync

Yes

4K Output

HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal *26 *26 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

Yes

Recording

Video Resolution

XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 / 30p, 24p, XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 / 60p, 30p, 24p, AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 / 60p (PS), 30p (FX, FH), 24p (FX, FH), 60i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080 / 60i (HQ, LP), MP4: 1280 x 720 / 30p

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

Still Image Size (Time-Lapse Capture)

4K: L (8.3 M 3840 x 2160) / HD: S (2.1 M 1920 x 1080)

Still Image Size (Photo Capture)

XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080), AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)

Still Image Size (Movie Mode)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)

Still Image Size (Dual Record)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840 x 2160), S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)

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

Recording Format (Still Image)

JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible)

Microphone/Speaker

Built-in Zoom Microphone Monaural Speaker

Video Signal

UHDTV HDTV NTSC color, EIA standards

Video Mode(Resolution)

AVCHD : 1920x1080/60p(PS),30p(FX,FH),24p(FX,FH),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP) XAVC S HD : 1920x1080/60p, 30p, 24p XAVC S 4K : 3840x2160/30p, 24p MP4: 1280x720 30p

Video Format

AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264

Video Actual (Pixel)

approx. 8.29 Megapixels(16:9) *1 *1 When "SteadyShot" is set to "Standard" or "Off".

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 Mode

JPEG

Still Image Max Effective

16.6 Megapixels

Still Image File Format

DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

Progressive Mode

XAVC S 4K : 30p/24p, Progressive recording XAVC S HD: 60p/30p/24p, Progressive recording AVCHD: 60p/30p/24p, Progressive recording MP4: 30p, Progressive recording

Photo Capture from Movie

XAVC S 4K: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160) XAVC S HD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080) AVCHD: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)

Media Type

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)

Maximum Capacity of External Media

256GB(As of 12/2019)

Dual Video Recording

Yes *13 *13 "Dual Video Recording "doesn't work in "AVCHD PS" mode or "XAVC S HD 60p" mode.

Audio Format

LPCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit) *10 *10 Video Mode is XAVC S HD or 4K. Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator *11 *11 Video Mode is AVCHD. Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator *11 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch *12 *12 Video Mode is MP4.

Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) *2 *2 Bit Rate is described by average bit rate(including movie, sounds and others).

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

Dual Record *7 *7 Not available in the recording mode PS(60p/50p), FX(24p/25p/60i/50i) and FH(24p/25p)

M: 8.3 Megapixels 16:9 (3840x2160) S: 2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080) *8 *9

What's in the Box:

Sony Handycam FDR-AX43A Sony NP-FV70A Battery AC power adapter, USB cable, HDMI cable
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