Sony FDR-AX43A UHD 4K Handycam Camcorder

The Sony FDR-AX43A/B is a 4K Handycam camcorder that delivers sharp, stable video without the bulk of traditional professional rigs. Built around a 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor and a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens that offers 20x optical zoom, it lets you move from a sweeping landscape to a tight close-up while keeping fine detail intact.

Sony’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot system places the entire lens and sensor assembly inside a small gimbal. The result is footage that stays smooth even when you film while walking, riding in a car, or zooming toward distant subjects. For travelers, vloggers, and parents chasing active kids, this stabilization makes a separate gimbal accessory unnecessary.

The camcorder records UHD 4K at either 24 or 30 frames per second at up to 100 megabits per second. When you switch to Full HD, it can capture 120-frame-per-second clips that slow down action for clean, fluid slow motion. Built-in time-lapse capture and Sony’s Highlight Movie Maker give you creative tools for quick edits and social sharing on the go.

A flip-out 3-inch touchscreen powers on automatically and offers tap-to-focus, intuitive menu navigation, and a bright view for framing in daylight. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC pair easily with a smartphone or tablet, so you can transfer clips, live-stream, or control the camera remotely. Multi-camera control lets you synchronize this Handycam with other compatible Sony devices for simple multi-angle shoots.

On the connection side, an HDMI port feeds an external monitor, while dedicated microphone and headphone jacks support better on-camera audio monitoring and recording. Dual-format recording in XAVC S and MP4 means you can archive a high-bit-rate master file and simultaneously generate a smaller file that is ready to upload.

Whether you are filming a family vacation, producing weekly YouTube content, or covering live events where mobility matters, the FDR-AX43A/B offers a blend of image quality, stabilization, and connectivity that keeps your kit light and your workflow efficient.

• 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor provides 8.29-megapixel effective resolution for detailed 4K video
• ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens offers 20x optical zoom and up to 250x digital zoom
• Balanced Optical SteadyShot uses an internal gimbal for advanced stabilization
• Records UHD 4K at 24 or 30 frames per second; captures Full HD at up to 120 frames per second
• Simultaneous recording in XAVC S and MP4 formats simplifies archiving and sharing
• 3-inch tilting touchscreen activates on opening for quick startup and touch control
• Wi-Fi and NFC enable smartphone connectivity for remote control and file transfer
• Built-in time-lapse shooting and Highlight Movie Maker expand creative options
• Multi-camera control synchronizes the camcorder with additional Sony cameras
• HDMI output plus microphone and headphone jacks support external monitoring and audio gear