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Sony FDR-AX53

Sony FDR-AX53
alaScore 87

339 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 339 reviews of Sony FDR-AX53. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The portability and size also get good reviews. Many are critical about the battery, and comments are divided on the color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony FDR-AX53 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony FDR-AX53

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony FDR-AX53 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the zoom and image quality are overall positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony FDR-AX53

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony FDR-AX53 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Sony FDR-AX53 offers pro quality 4K video recording for a consumer price

 

As part of its annual camcorder line-up refresh, Sony has introduced a powerhouse 4K Handycam that brings professional standard features to the consumer field. And it won't be priced in loopyville neither, as it comes in at the same price as last...

Jan, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Camera but

 

Camera is great but transferring videos to my computer was very difficult. There should be a YouTube link so that people can see easily what to do.

Nov, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Fabulous

 

Bought this for family holiday stunning picture have yet to get into the features

Sep, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Does everything well

 

I bought this camcorder about a month ago having previously used a HDR-CX730 camcorder for about 4 years. My new machine although slightly larger is performing to my best expectations, having just returned from a holiday where it was extensively used....

Sep, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

4k marvel

 

Very pleased with the product.4k video as good as it gets.

Aug, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Sony Quality

 

On first handling the camcorder feels quite heavy but most of the weight is due to it's x20 zoom lens which is worth the extra money for a great lens. Pros: Compact Surprisingly good photo stills Ultra Sharp video Sound reproduction is very good Cons:...

Jul, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great camera!

 

I've had this camera for a few weeks now and its stunningly good. The stabilisation is extraordinary even at long range. Low light performance is very good, and autofocus faultless. I'm used to Sony prosumer cameras and this is a huge improvement in...

Jul, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Boss Stabilization is awesome but still no 4k 50p

 

The Boss stabilization is excellent. This model is better than last years AX33 but I would like a bigger sensor like a AX100 in a body this size. I really cannot believe in 2016 there is still no 4k 50p recording mode option.

Jun, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Top quality handycam

 

I am an experienced videographer and the AX53 is the best camera that I have ever owned. Whilst I bought the camera for its 4K capability, I am only using it at the moment for HD output using the highest quality setting of 50p and a bit rate of 50Mbps....

Jun, 2016

Consumer review (sony.com)

Does NOT record or capture meta-data to mp4 files

 

I have had my Sony AX53 since April 2016 and I am very happy with the video quality recorded by this device. However I have discovered that the Sony AX53 does not capture or record meta-data to the mp4 files it creates. Just about every other video...

Jun, 2016

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