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Sony HXR-NX200
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Sony FDR-AX53
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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 Sony HXR-NX200 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony FDR-AX53 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HXR-NX200 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony FDR-AX53 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 HXR-NX200 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-AX53 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 HXR-NX200 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-AX53 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 HXR-NX200. |
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-AX53. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. | ||
| Underwater Photography |
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. |
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 HXR-NX200 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-AX53 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 Sony 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 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. |
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 Sony HXR-NX200 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-AX53 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 13.2 x 8.8 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
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 5.76 x 4.29 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. | |
| Slow Motion Videos |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. | |
| Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer | ||
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | ||
| 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 Sony 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. | ||
| 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 | |
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | - | 2.0-3.8 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | LPCM | LC-AAC, MP4, PCM | |
| Audio System | 1 | Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
| Back Light Compensation (BLC) | - | Yes | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Capacity (Watt Hours) | - | 13 Wh | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Life (max) | 4 h | - | |
| Battery Technology | - | Lithium | |
| Battery Type | - | NP-FV70 | |
| Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | - | 100 Mbit/s | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
| Cables Included | AC, USB | AC, HDMI, Micro-USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N | N | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | Handheld camcorder | |
| Camera File System | - | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/6 - 1/10000 s | 1/8 - 1/10000 s | |
| Camera Type | Camcorder | Camcorder | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | 0.01 m | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| DC-in Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 371.3 mm | 166.5 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 250 x | |
| Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | - | -4.0 to +3.0 | |
| Diopter Correction | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | N | |
| Display | - | LCD | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 | |
| Display Diagonal | - | 3 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | - | 921600 pixels | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | - | 8.29 MP | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | - | 8.29 MP | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/10000 s | |
| Filter Size | 62 mm | 55 mm | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | - | Yes | |
| Flash Modes | - | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash | |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 29 - 348 mm | 26.8 - 536 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | - | 26.8 - 656 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 9.3 - 111.6 mm | 4.4 - 88 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| Focusing Distance | - | 1 | |
| Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
| Handheld Remote Control | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | A | D | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Headphone Output Type | XLR | 3.5 | |
| Headphone Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
| Height | 187.8 mm | 80.5 mm | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1 | 1/2.5 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 5.76 x 4.29 mm | |
| Image Stabilizer Type | - | Optical | |
| Indoor White Balance | Yes | Yes | |
| Interval Recording | - | 1 | |
| Lens Cap Included | Yes | - | |
| Lens Hood | Yes | - | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu/Ring) | |
| Light Metering | - | Multi-segment, Spot | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Max FPS @4K | 25 | 30 | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 11 | 3.8 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 348 mm | 656 mm | |
| Maximum Frame Rate | - | 120 fps | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | - | 5440 x 3056 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Microphone Type | Omnidirectional | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 2.8 | 2 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 29 mm | 26.8 mm | |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.7 lx | - | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 1 | |
| Onepush White Balance | - | Yes | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Sensor Size | - | 1/2.5 " | |
| Optical Viewfinder | Yes | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 12 x | 20 x | |
| Outdoor White Balance | Yes | Yes | |
| PCM Digital Audio | 16-bit/48 kHz | - | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Remotely Operated | - | Yes | |
| Scene Modes | - | Auto, Night Scene, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow | |
| Scene Modes Present | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | - | 10 s | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Shoe Mounting Point | Yes | - | |
| Shooting Modes | - | Auto, Manual | |
| Shutter Speed (photo) | - | 1/30- 1/10000 s | |
| Slow-Mo Capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1/8 s | |
| Smartphone Remote Support | - | Yes | |
| Smile Detection | - | Yes | |
| Speakers | - | 1 | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | - | 1 | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | - | 5440 x 3056, 4080 x 3056, 3840 x 2160, 2880 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Supported Video Modes | - | 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p | |
| Total Megapixels | 14.2 MP | 8.29 MP | |
| Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
| Tracking Focus | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
| USB Connector | - | Micro-USB | |
| USB Version | - | 2.0 | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4, XAVC S | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 720 x 576, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 1555200 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.24 " | 0.24 " | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic, Optical | Electronic | |
| Warranty Card | Yes | - | |
| Weight | 1800 g | 535 g | |
| White Balance | Indoor, One push, Outdoor | Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Onepush | |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
| Wide Angle Lens System | - | Yes | |
| Width | 171.3 mm | 73 mm | |
| Wind Filter | - | Yes | |
| XLR In | Yes | - |
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