Sony FDR-AX100 4K Handycam Camcorder Specs

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 28, 2014 | 0 comments
Sohrab Osati

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Earlier this week, we revealed a new price point for the Sony AX100 4K Handycam that makes the powerful consumer camcorder more affordable than ever. With that post, we received a lot of feedback from the community, specifically on what helps power the AX100 and technical specs questions like the specific resolutions it’s capable of recording. Best part of it all is that according to Sony, a machine running with Windows XP SP3 is capable of interacting with the AX100 though I have a hard time believing a Windows XP machine can handle 1080p 60fps footage, let alone 4K. With that, after the jump, you can find the full Sony AX100 specs.

  • Software

    • Operating System Compatibility : WINDOWS: Play Memories Home: Windows® XP SP3(32-bit version)/Windows Vista®* SP2/Windows® 7 SP1/Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1; Image Data Converter: Windows® XP SP3(32-bit version)/Windows Vista®* SP2/Windows® 7 SP1/Windows® 8; Remote Camera Control: Windows® XP SP3(32-bit version)/Windows Vista®* SP2/Windows® 7 SP1/Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1 MAC: Play Memories Home: Mac OS X v10.6 – v10.9; Remote Camera Control: Mac OS X v10.6 – v10.9

  • Advanced Features

    • Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
    • Wi-Fi : Built-In (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)
    • NightShot® Infrared System : Yes
    • CinemaTone Gamma/Color : Yes
    • Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Baby / Walk / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light / Auto Wind Noise Reduction
    • x.v.Color™ : Yes
    • Audio Level Display : Yes
    • Assignable Dial : Yes (Exposure /AE Shift / WB Temp. / WB B-A / WB G-M Set)
    • Face Detection : Yes
    • Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto/OFF
    • Smile Shutter™ technology : Dual Capture / Always On / Off
    • AGC Limit : Yes
    • Airplane Mode : Yes
    • Wi-Fi Functionality : Remote control with mobile device, send to smartphone, send to PC (with optional wi-fi accessory)
    • Tracking Focus : Yes
    • Premium Closer Voice : Yes
    • Golf Shot : Yes [AVCHD only]
    • My Voice Canceling : Yes
    • S-Master : Yes
    • Smooth Slow Rec : Yes [AVCHD only]

  • Camera

    • Camera Type : Prosumer 4K Camcorder with 1″ sensor
    • Color : Black

  • Convenience Features

    • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Lens Cap
    • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
    • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining capacity)
    • Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show
    • Picture Effects : Yes
    • Video Playback Options : Highlight Playback (AVDHD Movie Only); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
    • Remote Control : Yes
    • Self Timer : Yes
    • Power Save Mode : Yes
    • Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On/Off)
    • Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
    • Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
    • Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
    • Self Recording : Yes
    • Multiple Language Display : English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Spanish
    • Fader Effect(s) : White / Black

  • Drive System

    • Drive Mode : Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer

  • Exposure System

    • Exposure Compensation : AE Shift (Dial/Touch Panel)
    • Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel); Manual (Dial / Menu)
    • Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
    • Noise Reduction : Yes
    • White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor / WB Temp
    • Manual Iris Control : F2.8-F11
    • Auto Iris Control : F2.8-F11
    • Gain Control : Auto/Manual
    • LOW LUX Mode : Yes
    • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
    • WB Shift : Yes(G7-M7 15steps, A7-B7 15steps)
    • Manual Exposure Assist : Zebra Pattern Display

  • Focus Control

    • Focus Features : Tracking Focus
    • Manual Focus Assist : Magnified display for precise manual focus; Peaking Display, Tracking Focus
    • Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
    • AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial)
    • Focus System : Contrast AF

  • General

    • Lifestyle : SEL-asset-424038

  • Imaging Sensor

    • Pixel Gross : Approx.20.9M pixels
    • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
    • Imaging Sensor : 1″ (13.2mm x 8.8mm) back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
    • Processor : BIONZ® X image processor

  • Interface

    • NFC : Yes
    • HDMI Terminal : Yes (HDMI micro)
    • DC IN : Yes
    • Memory Card Slot : SDXC Memory Card(Class 10) [XAVC S]; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2);Memory Stick XC-HG Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
    • HD Output : HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)
    • Wi-Fi : Yes
    • Accessory Shoe : Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)
    • SD Output : Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
    • PhotoTV HD : Yes
    • Direct Copy : Yes [AVCHD only]
    • USB Port(s) : TypeA (built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
    • BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
    • Headphone Jack : Stereo Minijack
    • Microphone Input : Stereo Minijack

  • LCD Display

    • LCD Type : 3.5″ Xtra Fine LCD™ display(921K) (16:9) touch screen
    • Coverage : 100%
    • Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max.90 deg., Turning Angle: max.270 deg.
    • Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)
    • Grid Display : Grid Line

  • Optics/Lens

    • Optical Zoom : 12x
    • Direct Manual Focus : Yes
    • Lens Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
    • Minimum Focus Distance : Approx.1cm(Wide),Approx.100cm(Tele)
    • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T*
    • Aperture : F2.8-F4.5
    • Aperture Blade : 7 blades
    • Digital Zoom : 160x
    • Filter Diameter : 62mm
    • ND Filter : OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
    • Clear Image Zoom : 4K: 18x; HD: 24x

  • Power

    • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series)
    • Power Requirements : 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 5.0V (AC Adapter)

  • Recording

    • Video Resolution : XAVC-S 4K : 3840×2160/30P, 24P; XAVC-S HD : 1920×1080/60P, 30P, 24P; *Class 10+ SDXC memory card is required for recording in XAVC S AVCHD:1920×1080/60p(PS),24p(FX,FH),60i(FX,FH), 1440×1080/60i(HQ,LP); MP4: 1280×720 30p
    • Audio Format : MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit) [XAVC S 4K only]; Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator [AVCHD only]; Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator [AVCHD only]
    • Video Mode : XAVC-S: MPEG4-AVC/H264; AVCHD ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    • Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie Mode: 20.0 megapixels 16:9 (5024 x 2824); Photo Mode: 20.0 megapixels 16:9 (5024 x 28242)
    • Still Image Mode : JPEG
    • Media Type : SDXC Memory Card(Class 10) [XAVC S]; *Class 10+ SDXC memory card is required for recording in XAVC S Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2);Memory Stick XC-HG Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
    • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 20.0 megapixels
    • Still Image Size 4:3 : Photo Mode: 15.0 megapixels 4:3 (4464 x 3352)
    • Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx.14.2M pixels(16:9)
    • Video Signal : HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
    • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoroal Speaker
    • Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1megapixels16:9 (1920×1080)
    • Dual Record : Yes
    • Mic Level Control : Yes (31steps)
    • Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
    • Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (On/off)
    • Dual Video Recording : Yes

  • Weights and Measurements

    • Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx.3 1/4inch x 3 3/8inch x 7 3/4inch (Approx.81mm x 83.5mm x 196.5mm) with NP-FV50 supplied battery
    • Weight (Approx.) : Approx.1lb 11oz (approx. Approx.790g) unit only; Approx. 1lb 14oz (870g) with NP-FV50 supplied battery

Discuss:

Are you surprised by any of the Sony AX100 specs?

[Via Sony]