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Panasonic HC-X1000E Black
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| Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic HC-X1000E camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony FDR-AX33 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic HC-X1000E video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony FDR-AX33 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HC-X1000E is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The FDR-AX33 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HC-X1000E is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the FDR-AX33 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HC-X1000E. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the FDR-AX33. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HC-X1000E is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the FDR-AX33 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Sony provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic HC-X1000E is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony FDR-AX33 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| 4K Videos |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | ||
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Technical Specifications
| 4K Video Capable | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | - | 1.8-3.4 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC, LPCM, MP4 | AAC-LC, MPEG-4, LPCM | |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital 2.0 | Dolby Digital | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Battery Capacity | 5800 mAh | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N | - | |
| Camcorder Type | Shoulder camcorder | - | |
| Camera File System | DCF, Exif 2.2 | - | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 0.125 - 0.000125 s | 1/10000 s | |
| Camera Type | - | Camcorder | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SDHC, SDXC | - | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | - | |
| Depth | 315 mm | 149.5 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 10 x | 120 x | |
| Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | - | 4.0 to +3.0 | |
| Diopter Correction | - | Yes | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | - | |
| Display | LCD | - | |
| Display Diagonal | 3.5 | - | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 1152000 pixels | - | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | 8.85 MP | - | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | 8.85 MP | - | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/10000 s | |
| Filter Size | 49 mm | - | |
| Flip-out Screen | - | Yes | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 30.8 ― 626 mm | 29.8 - 298 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | - | 26.8 - 268 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.08 - 81.6 mm | 3.8 - 38 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| Focusing Distance | - | 1 | |
| Full HD | - | Yes | |
| Hand Strap | - | Yes | |
| HD Type | Full HD | 4K | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | - | D | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Headphone Output Type | 3.5 mm | - | |
| Headphone Outputs | 1 | - | |
| Height | 170 mm | 78.5 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPG | JPEG | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Image Stabilizer Type | Hybrid | - | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Auto, Manual | |
| Light Metering | - | Multi, Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 626 mm | 298 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels | - | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Memory Slots | 2 | - | |
| Microphone In | - | Yes | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | - | 1.8 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 30.8 mm | 29.8 mm | |
| Minimum Illumination | 4 lx | - | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Number Of Diaphragm Blades | - | 6 | |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3 " | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 20 x | 10 x | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Scene Modes | - | Auto, Night Scene, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow | |
| Scene Modes Present | - | Yes | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | - | |
| Sensor Type | BSI | CMOS | |
| Shutter Speed (photo) | - | 1/25 - 1/10000 s | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/6 s | |
| Speakers | Dynamic | 1 | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | - | 1 | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 | - | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | 18.91 MP | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports Quantity | 2 | - | |
| USB Charging | - | Yes | |
| USB Connector | - | Micro-USB | |
| USB Version | - | 2.0 | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 | AVCHD, MP4, XAVC S | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.45 " | - | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | |
| Weight | 1550 g | 600 g | |
| White Balance | Auto | Auto, Onepush, Outdoor, Indoor | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | b/g/n | |
| Width | 160 mm | 71 mm | |
| Wind Filter | - | Yes | |
| XLR In | Yes | - |
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