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Sony FDR-AX33

Main info

  • 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 25p video recording
  • Carl Zeiss lens with 10× optical zoom (29,8 – 298 mm)
  • Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • WiFi & NFC connectivity

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Sony FDR-AX33
  • Capture 4k/24p/25p video that far exceeds HD resolution
  • ZEISS® lens with Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
  • Direct Pixel Read Out for smooth edges and color gradation
  • Manual Control ring (Iris / Shutter / Exposure / White Balance)
  • Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S, AVCHD® and MP4 codecs
  • 0.27" EVF (201K) and touch screen 3" Xtra Fine LCD™ (921K)

Pro performance in your palm
Relive memories in rich 4K resolution with about four times more detail than Full HD. The unprecedented FDR-AXP33 offers Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ and a ZEISS lens for utmost image quality.

Extra-compact with manual operation functions
The FDR-AXP33 is over 30% more compact and portable than the diminutive FDR-AX100 that preceded it. Yet, its extensive manual control is simple and intuitive for customising settings as desired according to shooting conditions.

Behold your blurless best
By controlling the optical path from lens to sensor as one floating unit, our advanced Balanced Optical SteadyShot ensures incredibly stable recording.

Outstanding images
To elevate camcorder images to professional-quality heights, Sony advances the revolution in resolution with leading technologies optimised to make the most of the latest recording formats.

Blow them away with rich 4K
To elevate camcorder images to professional-quality heights, Sony advances the revolution in resolution with leading technologies optimised to make the most of the latest recording formats.

Shoot longer, shoot better
Not all images are recorded equally. Through clever digital compression, the XAVC S format enables extended 4K high-bitrate recording of up to 100Mbps.

More creative movies made easier
Multi Camera Control lets you record a scene from several angles at once, TV program-style. Later, edit scenes in PlayMemories Home with such advanced features as picture-in-picture.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
8.29
Megapixels
8 megapixels
Sensor type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3" type
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Crop factor
5.7×
Minimum illumination
9 lux (4K video, 1/60 sec shutter speed)
6 lux (HD video, 1/60 sec shutter speed)
5 lux (4K video Low, 1/30 sec shutter speed)
3 lux (HD video Low, 1/30 sec shutter speed)

Lens

Lens type
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal length
29.8 – 298 mm
Optical zoom
10×
Digital zoom
120×
Aperture
f/1.8 – 3.4
No. of diaphragm blades
6
Filter thread
52 mm

Image stabilization

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony OSS (Optical SteadyShot™)

Video recording

Exposure modes
Auto
Manual
Digital filters
Yes
Video recording
4K UHD 3840 × 2160
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p
Other formats
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 24p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60i/50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HDV] 1440 × 1080 60i/50i
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: MPEG-4/H.264; Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.1 / Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.1 Creator)
MP4 (Video: XAVC S (H.264/MPEG4-AVC); Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
Bitrate
[FullHD] 50 Mbps (VBR)
[4K UHD] 100 Mbps (VBR)
[4K UHD] 60 Mbps (CBR)
Shutter speed
1/10 000 – 1/6 sec

Photo recording

Photo function
Yes
Still image resolution
20.6 megapixels
Largest image size
6048 × 3400
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Still image during movie recording
Yes
Still image file type
JPEG

Focusing

Autofocus modes
Auto
Manual
Face detection
Yes
Minimum focus distance
1 cm

Display

Display type
XtraFine TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 000
Articulation
Fully articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen dots
1 555 200
Viewfinder size
0.24"
Coverage
100%

Audio

Audio system
Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator [AVCHD]
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator [AVCHD]
MPEG-4 Linear PCM [XAVC S]
Microphone
Built-in zoom microphone
Speaker
Monoaural

Memory

Recording media
Memory Card
Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC (UHS-I)
Memory Stick PRO Duo

Jacks

USB
USB 2.0
Microphone input
Yes
Headphone output
Yes
HDMI
microHDMI (Type D)
Composite output
Yes
S-video
No
DV
No
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
No
NFC
Yes
Remote controller interface
Sony Multi-Terminal
Remote control
Sony remote commander RMT-VP1K
Via connected smartphone
Accessory Shoe
Multi-interface Accessory Shoe

Other functions

GPS
No
Time lapse
No
Still image continuous shooting
No

Power source

Battery
NP-FV50 lithium battery
External power source
No

General

Color
Black
Height (mm)
78.5
Width (mm)
71
Depth (mm)
155
Weight (body only)
600 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
655 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NP-FV50
AC adapter
Power cable
microHDMI cable
USB cable

Product codes

EAN
4548736010062
Manufacturer code
FDRAX33B.CEN

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