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Sony FDR-AX100 4K Handycam Camcorder Specs

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 28, 2014 | 0 comments

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.

Sony Lowers Price On Their Already Well-Priced AX100 4K Camcorder

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 27, 2014 | 1 comment

One of the big reveals at CES 2014 was the Sony FDR-AX100 Handycam that empowered consumers to record in 4K. Sony famously dubbed it ‘4K for 2K,’ referring to its surprisingly low price tag of $2,000. As a recap, some specs for the AX100 include:

4K : 3840×2160/30P, 24P; XAVC-S HD : 1920×1080/60P, 30P, 24P
1″ Exmor R CMOS senso
14-Megapixel resolution video and 20-Megapixel still image capture
Versatile shooting w/ XAVC S2, AVCHD and MP4 codecs
Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar * lens w/ 12x optical zoom
Multi-interface Accessory Shoe for system accessories
BIONZ X Processor enables high Speed rec 120fps
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization w/ Active Mode
Large 3.5″ XtraFine LCD (921K) and High contrast OLED EVF
Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi/NFC
2ch LPCM for XAVC-S2 & 5.1ch AC3 for AVCHD

In short, for 4K enthusiasts, the camera offers a lot of bang for the buck. Now Sony is dropping the price of the camera and making it even more affordable.

Sony 4K Handycam FDR-AX100 Preview, “4K for $2K” (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 9, 2014 | 6 comments

One of the surprises from CES 2014 was the announcement of the Sony 4K Handycam FDR-AX100. What makes this Handycam special is that it’s the first consumer camcorder that offers 4K recording that fits in the palm of your hand. As with any high-end consumer camcorder from Sony, you get an array of features that include 5.1 surround sound, 14.2-megapixel back-illuminated 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and Wi-Fi/NFC for easy sharing and pairing with Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile app for iOS and Android which can remotely control the device.

While all those features are nice, what makes this camera special is its ability to record in 4K Ultra HD images (3840 x 2160 pixels) and fit in the palm of your hand with a price tag of $2,000 come this March. As Sony CEO Kaz Hirai joked, the motto for the Handycam is “4K for 2K.” After the jump, our video preview awaits you.