Overview
The FDR-AX700 is a 2017 4K camcorder in Sony's FDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1" 14.2MP Stacked CMOS sensor with a 12x optical zoom. Stabilization is optical.
Specifications
Optics
| Optical zoom | 12x | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm equivalent | 29mm | Buyers guide |
| Focal length | 9.3-111.6mm | Buyers guide |
| Lens thread | 62mm | Buyers guide |
| SteadyShot | Optical | Buyers guide |
| Light | Nightshot | Buyers guide |
Imaging and display
| Image sensor | 1" 14.2MP Stacked CMOS | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| LCD | 3.5" 16:9 1.5MP | Buyers guide |
| Viewfinder | Yes | Buyers guide |
Audio
| Audio | 2 channels + mic jack + headphone jack | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory shoe | MI | Buyers guide |
Storage and transfer
| Built-in memory | No | Buyers guide |
|---|---|---|
| Card type | SD / Memory stick duo | Buyers guide |
Market
| Video standard | NTSC (assumed, not stated in the source) | Unchecked |
|---|
Features
Headphone jack, Microphone input, NightShot, Accessory shoe, Viewfinder.
The 2017 Sony lineup
Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The FDR-AX700 sits 3 of 3.
Sources
- Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.