Sony FDR-AX53, Sony HDR-CX675 and HDR-CX455 Handycam Launched at CES 2016

Besides the HDR-AS50 Action Cam, Sony also introduced new Handycam at CES 2016 including Sony FDR-AX53, Sony HDR-CX675 and Sony HDR-CX455. In which the FDR-AX53 Handycam supports 4K video recording at 30 fps; while HDR-CX675 and HDR-CX455 on the other hand, both are Full HD Camcorders with improved Balanced Optical SteadyShot features.

Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam owned Exmor R CMOS image sensor size supports 1 / 2.5 ” 8.29-megapixel photography; 16.6 megapixel effective resolution. Although this sensor is 1.6x larger than the previous model such as AX33 / AXP35 was launched last year. Sony has integrated Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens with 20x Optical Zoom, 26.8-536mm focal range (35mm equivalent) with an aperture of f / 2.0-3.8, Clear Image Zoom of 30x in 4K and /40x in HD video recording using Clear Image zoom.

It has a 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD touchscreen display with 921k pixels resolution for clear and natural images along with WhiteMagic technology to enhanced the daylight visibility. There are 0.24″ OLED Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder flaunts a 1,555K pixels resolution.

In the new version, Sony has improved the focus ability; Fast Intelligent AF to identify the context with faster speed. It also supports Balanced Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 5 axis helps to reduce vibration.

Sony AX53 bear all the additional features of the Handycam product line such as online video streaming via Ustream, Dual Recording in AVCHD or XAVC S format combined with MP4, NightShot infrared recording, Photo capture from movie, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Motion – Golf Shot and more. On connectivity front, includes Wi-Fi and NFC for one touch photo and video sharing.

The new Sony FDR-AX53 4K camcorder has been priced at $998 and is available for pre-order from B&H photovideo online e-commerce store.

Sony FDR-AX53 Specifications:

• Dimensions of 7.4 x 8.1 x 16.8 cm
• Weight of 635g
• Touch Screen Xtra Fine LCD Display of 3.0-inches, 921K pixels
• 8.0 megapixels 1/2.5″Exmor R CMOS image sensor
• Maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels
• 26.8mm Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* Zoom Lens
• 20x Optical Zoom
• 40x Clear Image Zoom
• Balanced Optical SteadyShot
• Fast Intelligent AF
• Video recording: 3840 x 2160p / 30 fps / 24 fps; 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps / 30 fps / 24 fps; 1280 x 720p / 30 fps
• Shutter speed – 1/8-1/10000 sec
• Connectivity of Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro-USB, Microphone, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Pro Duo, XC-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC/ UHS-IU 3 card, mini HDMI D port
• Lithium-Ion 1960mAh Battery

In addition, Sony also released two Full HD camcorder model include Sony HDR-CX675 and HDR-CX455. In which HDR-CX675 is equipped with Balanced Optical SteadyShot technology. There are new 5-axis “Intelligent Active mode” of stabilization to engage even while you are running. While the Sony HDR-CX455 is equipped with Optical SteadyShot stabilization with Intelligent Active mode which compensates camera shake in 5-axis which enables to shoot stable high-quality movies.

Sony CX675 Handycam has been priced at $548 and available for pre-order from B&H photovideo store. While the more compact version Sony CX455 Handycam priced at $398 and it is also available for pre-order from B&H photovideo online shop.

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