Overview
The FDR-AX40 is a 2016 4K camcorder in Sony's FDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/2.5" 8.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20x optical zoom. Stabilization is BOSS. There is no viewfinder.
Specifications
Optics
| Optical zoom | 20x | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 26.8mm | Buyers guide |
| Focal length | 4.4-88mm | Buyers guide |
| Lens thread | 55mm | Buyers guide |
| SteadyShot | BOSS | Buyers guide |
| Light | No | Buyers guide |
Imaging and display
| Image sensor | 1/2.5" 8.2MP BSI-CMOS | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| LCD | 3" 16:9 460k pixel touch | Buyers guide |
| Viewfinder | No | Buyers guide |
Audio
| Audio | 5.1 dolby + mic jack + headphone jack | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory shoe | MI | Buyers guide |
Storage and transfer
| Built-in memory | 64GB | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| Card type | SD / Memory stick duo | Buyers guide |
Market
| Video standard | NTSC (assumed, not stated in the source) | Unchecked |
|---|
Features
Dolby 5.1, Headphone jack, Microphone input, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen.
The 2016 Sony lineup
Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The FDR-AX40 sits 5 of 11.
Sources
- Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.