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 videographersWith 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
