Sony FDR- AX700...Better than the AX53??

In this video, we will explore the basic and more advanced features of Sony's top of the line AX700. Many video samples are included with comparisons to the smaller, less expensive, but highly popular AX53 model. Features such as video quality, stabilization, low light performance, slow motion, photo quality and much more are explored with recommendations, tips and suggestions.

[@ElwynR]

I have three AX53s the image stabilisation is the best out there! Just wished they brought out a 4k 60p with the same image stabilisation 😊

[@Icelandlover]

I've had the AX700 camera since 2018 and it comes with me in all my travels. It's not weatherproof but I would almost argue. It's been through 5 trips to Iceland without a flaw. It's built like a tank! I love it.

[@techtoremember8096]

Yes they don't make 'em like they used to!

[@throughjuanseyes]

Gosh this video is great. Haven’t seen many reviews or videos using these cameras, I’m glad you did it.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks so much for that ! Really appreciate it !

[@kevrayo12]

I have the ax53 and love it! Been using it for 3years

[@pwolkowicki]

I have the ax33 and I like it but I miss better zoom. And I really like the multifunctional lens ring to set exposure or to set the shutter.

[@frank-xp6pj]

I have the AX53 as well & love it but I’ve been waiting 5 years for Sony to come out with a 4k@60fps model, I really don’t want to get the Panasonic hc-x1500 because it sucks in low light despite shooting 4k@60fps & having a 1 inch sensor which is larger than the sensor in the Sony AX53 that I currently use.

[@jmz4x4]

​@@frank-xp6pjyo quiero jubilar mi vieja sony cx-700 que esta excelente, pero sony no saca nunca una videocamara 4k 60p, también estoy mirando la panasonic hc-x1500, pero no es 1" sino 1. /2/3. Me gusta la suavidad del zoom manual de estas camaras que ni las sin espejo o celulaler lo tienen. He visto reseñas con poca luz y no es buena, pero con una linterna de cabeza me basta para lo que la necesito

[@FrederickDunn]

And Now, my favorite camcorder the FDR AX700 is officially discontinued. So, the field narrows. I purchased another one, the last one on the shelf. If you find one, buy it asap as it's not going to be stocked much longer.

[@SaharTe]

I just love your humor, your charm, your style of video and watched this so many times! i never liked tech reviews until today! you have art ! bless you

[@techtoremember8096]

That is so nice of you to take the time out and say! Thanks so much! Have a great weekend.

[@ozboy12]

Thanks for the review. I have the AX700 and I haven't started to use it yet. You've inspired me to get it out of the box as I've been a bit scared of its features!

[@techtoremember8096]

Glad to hear !! Thanks so much for the comment

[@somerandomguy5995]

Wow, your channel is such a good find. Really good review that didn't even bore me even tho it's 24 mins long.

[@techtoremember8096]

Glad it kept your attention. Thank you!

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Thanks for the walkthrough! Still think I'm going for the AX53.... cheers!

[@joelconolly5574]

I'm also waiting for camcorder resurgence. Maybe with hardware and software similar to the ZV-1 ii but camcorder level. Whoever thinks the ZV form factor is great for video clearly, doesn't know what a good video camera is.

[@dianaa8125]

me too! I hope its finally happening!!!

[@camphotovideo]

I also use the AX700 that I bought in 2022 and I am satisfied with its performance so far.

[@techtoremember8096]

Great to hear.

[@chrishund3157]

Forgot to mention Balanced Optical Stabilization System (B.O.S.S.), on the AX53, 20 times zoom, and compare the wider angle lens. The floating lens is great for handheld outdoors events, like canoeing, and hiking, and won't give you a muscle ache. I have both, and take my AXP55 (same as AX53 with added internal 64gb, and built in projector), in my coat pocket when boating or hiking. Both are great cameras, but hard to fit the AX700 in my coat pocket when necessary.

[@kellmarktv]

I still have my 53 and love it 👌🏽

[@jaymacdonnell4730]

I think I’m gonna buy this. It does everything I need at a reasonable price. All day recording, smooth, effortless zoom, and of course the 4K is simply stunning.

[@techtoremember8096]

Yes but it’s been recently discontinued Hopefully you can get a good deal

[@jmz4x4]

4k y solo 30p

[@xjet]

I used to use a Sony HDR PJ760V with the gimballed lens for my 1080p work but when I went to 4K Sony just had nothing that would do frame-rates higher than 30FPS. Since camcorders are often used for recording fast-moving action, being limited to 30FPS is ridculous in 2023. Unless you fit an external ND filter you end up with very small shutter angles that produce a lack of motion blur that can make "action" footage shot in full sunlight a staccato mess. I ended up buying the Panasonic HC-X1500 which does 4K at 50/60FPS and also has a 20x optical zoom and a 4-hour battery. It's not perfect but the lack of higher framerates on the Sony cameras really was a deal-breaker for me.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey there. I understand. Well, since this camera does have an built in ND filter, that does help the equation, but some people are quite happy with 4k /30 and I agree, in today's day and age that is definitely behind the times. Thanks for the comment.

[@allenmovies]

@xjet how do you like your X1500 so far? I have the AX53 but really want 4k 60p. I heard the X1500 isn't that great in low light.

[@xjet]

@@allenmovies I don't use my X1500 in low-light but the small sensor does mean it would probably struggle a little. Mostly I use mine for catching fast-paced outdoor activities where the great zoom, inbuilt ND filters, high frame-rates and ability to run a fast shutter to allow the use of stabilization in post are all brilliant features -- as is the four-hour runtime on a single charge. It's not perfect by any means and has some niggly issues but overall I'm happy with it.

[@jmz4x4]

​​@@xjetestoy pensando en la misma camara hc -x1500. Como es la estabilizacion para uso manual?

[@bjorker40]

Great video...now to decide whether to pay the $300 more for the AX700 on B&H site. I'm very much a video and photo amateur although I have owned some great cameras in the past only to never actually use the extra pro functions since so inexperienced!

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey, thanks for your comment! The AX700 would seem to be a nice step up for you as its really not that complicated to learn and is not ultra-professional so its not very intimidating. You can easily start using it in a basic "auto way" and then gradually start tinkering with the manual stuff. Best of luck.

[@bjorker40]

@@techtoremember8096 Thanks for getting back to my comment since I just decided to go with your advice of getting the AX700.

[@mattcarter-bennett]

Great video, thank you. I still have and use my AX53 with a Sony ext mic in the hot shoe mount. The footage and sound reproduction are so naturally clear. I only have one issue and it’s the image stabilisation; it’s just not comparable to newer tech that has image stabilisation. I know when it was released the stabilisation was great but even slightly shaky footage nowadays is a massive turn off. It’s such a shame as absolutely everything else about the AX53 is on point.

[@techtoremember8096]

This is true ! But if you do any editing, you can help stabilize further in post Thanks for your comment

[@mattcarter-bennett]

@@techtoremember8096 hi, that’s true. Thanks v much.

[@AlainTrentini]

I use the AX53 for 6 years already and i still love it. The AX700 color doesn't convince me to upgrade to be honest.

[@Bullski123]

I got the ax700 after a couple of years of using the ax53 and there are pros and cons with both of them...The ax53 had flickering timelapses in some cases and not full manual control and the positive was internal hard drive,good quality in close up/full zoom and good stabilization gimbal,so in overall i was happy with it,but i decided to give the ax700 a chance so i sold the ax53,-(regret it a little) and got a ax700,- and the small issues i had with the ax53 is no more. No more flickering in timelapse(since it films timelapse instead of taking pictures like the ax53,which can cause flickering) and full manual control over the settings and better slow motion options.

[@Crlarl]

The AX700 and RX10IV use the same sensor. The AX700 crops in a bit as it records 16:9 on a 3:2 sensor plus a 1.09x crop.

[@P-noyCarspotter]

Amazing review

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you !

[@beamboy07]

why cant sony just release a budget 4k60 camcorder that will blow these out the water and still be cheaper??

[@techtoremember8096]

That would be great if they did but it seems like Sony has all but abandoned the camcorder segment concentrating on the mirrorless cameras instead.

[@beamboy07]

@@techtoremember8096 😢

[@12397bmw]

Because they’re trying to make a profit.

[@beamboy07]

@@12397bmw i will not scam myself out lf half a grand on an almost decade old camcorder but I would buy a new one

[@davefink2326]

Camcorders main customer was the family dad who wanted to make movies of his kids. That was 98% of the camcorder unit sales number in its heyday. Plenty of profit, plenty of competition, plenty of R&d to stay ahead. Now, all those dads have a free camcorder in their phone. High quality video gear is a niche market with nowhere near the volume required to fund improvements and new models. There is simply no sales potential to justify that kind of company investment in a form factor rooted in 1970s 8mm film cameras.

[@mrrexy4151]

Comment 2: Try to manually shoot sky at night, go first to menu/rec out set/rec set to 1080/60p, then go to Others/S&Q button setting/set it to S&Q motion...press S&Q button (number 1), set iris to f2.8, iso1600-2500, press and hold S&Q button to set 1fps in left corner of screen, also set shutter speed 1sec. Manual focus!! Put in on tripod. Basically it captures one frame full second, for more light on night sky! Try it, it's so fun...

[@techtoremember8096]

Wow cool! Seems like you have tried some creative uses with the camera. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@njrivetelite]

I just ordered the AX700 Im sure Ill have lots of fun with it. Ill honesty probably end up with both of them.

[@techtoremember8096]

Well 2 cams are better than one !

[@njrivetelite]

@techtoremember8096 I mean.. I have an R5 & R6 too along with a few go pros & Insta360 haha.

[@techtoremember8096]

Haha between the 2 of us we could start a store lol Thanks for the comment !

[@cambateup]

just convinced me to buy! great review man:)

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey, thanks much! Hope you enjoy the camera!

[@Atsf1976]

Thanks for the video. I saw a comment that it has been discontinued, but I can't seem to find anything about this online. I have a SONY AX43 and the input for my shotgun microphone died I think. The AX43 has done a good job for me taking video of trains, but I thought that maybe I would upgrade to an AX700 due to this. I like the fact that this has nice auto focus and the nice zoom (along with the ND filters/low light capabilities). I'm going to rent the AX700 to see how it goes, but is there something similar to this camcorder with the 1" sensor and the options that this AX700 has? Thanks for your time and I appreciate the video as most folks have forgotten about us camcorder people.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. Canon also has a 1" sensor camcorder still in their line the XA70 but its way more expensive and I'm not sure it's really any better so Sony really was the last one with the 1" sensor camcorder before it recently got discontinued. Good idea to rent the AX700 first to see if you like it (as long as the rental price is reasonable). I assume you want a camcorder style camera, so the RX10 IV, which shoots very good 4k video yet it is not a camcorder persay. Thanks for your comment

[@Atsf1976]

@@techtoremember8096 Thanks for the information. I'm actually looking specifically for a camcorder. I've used the Sony AX43 for awhile and now with the impending repair issue, I feel like it's a good time to upgrade. I take videos of trains, so that is why I am looking for a camcorder as I don't want to have to change out lenses. Not only is it a pain to change the lenses, but I am limited with time to change lenses as sometimes trains are traveling up to 70mph. The sensor on the AX43 is small and I wanted to get a camcorder with a larger sensor That being said, I am not ready to jump to the pro level, but maybe something better than the AX43 and similar to the AX700. Any thoughts on any models that you think that I should take a look at? It's okay if you list multiple camcorders as I have time to research them. Thanks again

[@carter8546]

Check out b&h photo

[@gordon3988]

Seems like better specs, but the ax 53 works so well as well as being smaller and lighter. I like the using thenAX53 for run and gun stuff outside, but think I would really enjoy the AX 700 if during indoor work or an outdoor event where everything was close. Enjoyable video as always!

[@techtoremember8096]

They definitely both have their place. I definitely do like the smaller size and weight and better zoom of the 53 but for professional work I think the 700 is a viable alternative.. Thanks for your comment!

[@brazhnikov]

Ax53 has low dynamic range, over-sharpness, no hdmi-out while 4k recording.

[@palootto4021]

Awesome review!

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you !

[@trickbusterstv]

has oido rumores sobre si sony sacara un modelo mas actualizado de la ax700?

[@SathyajithKasun]

Thank you so much

[@Jake_Frac]

Sony ax700 or Panasonic HC x1500 if you had to choose?

[@techtoremember8096]

Well, the 1500 is quite a bit bigger and more expensive but it does do 4k60. If you need/want 4k60 thats really your best choice in a camcorder but if you don't then I'd go with the 700 due to its smaller form factor.

[@Jake_Frac]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you.

[@28Channel282]

Це теж дуже крута і классна відеокамера👍👍👍

[@markabicht7083]

How about a retro style camcorder that will record HD or 4K instead of VHS or 8mm tape?

[@techtoremember8096]

Great idea

[@MrBryan-yn3dz]

Where do you recommend buying the AX700? It's discontinued and see B&H are selling them new ones on the grey market items for a really good deal 1299. Is the grey market worth it?

[@techtoremember8096]

I think it’s fine You just may risk not getting the exact same warranty

[@Boldorion1958]

In a recent video, Markus Pix said that the AX100's image quality is better than that of the AX700.

[@amigo2984]

So what?

[@francisfrancis4219]

Be interesting to compare with RX100 and ZV1.

[@raphaelhudson]

the image quality seems really good, but doesn't there seem to be quite a lot of shaking to the image sometimes? Not the best stabilization? Also, something I noticed with this particular video is that when I put it in 4k the image quality was really good, but for some reason there were a lot of artefacts when it was in 720p that are not usually there is youtube clips?

[@techtoremember8096]

You are right, the stabilization is a little shaky especially at full zoom in video so you have to be careful of that. I would suggest NOT using 720p with this camera. It is the lowest HD resolution and uses a different codec far inferior to the 4k. Better to shoot in 4k and in editing, output to 720p if that is what you want.

[@GimmicksVille]

Great review. I love my AX700. Sony should update it, to make it 10bit capable. An update is long overdue.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you! The funny thing is they actually just discontinued it, so lets hope there WILL be a replacement!

[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

Why did you say the micro HDMI port is "unreliable"? I have the AX53 and would quite like to avoid issues as I use the HDMI port all the time.

[@techtoremember8096]

Many people have had issues with Micro HDMI ports because they are very delicate and often the cable breaks because the point of attachment is small and on the weak side. I personally had this happen to me once. It seems that you are careful and am glad you have not experienced any issues, but depending on what you are attaching to it, sometimes the weight of the component attached can cause stress and break the cable near the attachment point. When I had an issue the cable broke off and I had to dig inside the port and get the piece of the cable out of the port. I was concerned the whole port was fried, but I was lucky. More and more cameras now are offering full size HDMI ports for this reason due to photographers lamenting about this issue. The full sized HDMI points are known to be sturdier. This is why I mentioned that in the review.

[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

@@techtoremember8096I have just bought a 2nd AX53 after making a mistake with a CX-405 (didn't realise it was low noisy quality), and I use the HDMI out regularly. Interesting they're going back to full size. Even the mini HDMI was fine on my XR500V, and it survived being yanked quite a few times. I don't think this micro port would survive many yanks, so I am trying to be extra careful. You can see the connector being pulled down with just the weight of the cable, but if, as you say, it's the cable that breaks and not the port, then that is better than I feared. I wish the port was on the rear like the AX700, but that is quite bulky and expensive, and I really am quite content with the picture quality on the AX53. Going down to the CX405 was a shock, but wonderful Amazon let me return it. Thanks goodness for Amazon. P.S. I have my first 4K TV arriving Monday, so I will find this out soon, but do you know if 120hz TVs' motion-smoothing will smooth out the 4K 25fps output? It should do in theory. I want to get a 4K display from the camera, but I want to see 50fps, not 25 (in UK).

[@Melodie_Info3]

Should i get or just use my s23 ultra?

[@techtoremember8096]

2 Very different animals. If you are a casual shooter then your s23 is fine. But if you are into manual adjustments, and are more particular about shooting video then a camcorder is the way to go. Cell phones have come a long way but still lack a VF which makes shooting more pleasurable for many people, the ability to make adjustments quicker and easier, if you are recording for hours, you will eat up space on your phone very quickly. etc.

[@Melodie_Info3]

@techtoremember8096 thank you

[@uncleyap69]

Could you please do something on the vixia G70

[@techtoremember8096]

I will try to get to that. Thanks for the comment

[@derparanormalist5068]

Unfortunately the Sony FDR-AX700 isn't available here in Germany. Only the Sony company could sell it. Therefore I'll will purchase the AX53. By the way ... does anybody knows the title of the song at minute 07:28? I only recognize some parts of the lyrics ( ... baby, baby ... hold me (?), hold me (?) or call me, call me?)

[@johnmccaa3038]

love your videos and explainers

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you !

[@allenmovies]

I can't believe it was just discontinued, i guess ill have to buy it used :/

[@techtoremember8096]

Yes, that was a real surprise. But you can get some nice deals on it used.

[@felixvideoworkshop]

Thanks for this great review - I still think camcorders are underappreciated. How is the 60p HD footage, does it look nice too?

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks! Yes, the HD60p is very nice as well, however you don't get the sharpness and presence you do with the 4k, but it does look great.

[@felixvideoworkshop]

@@techtoremember8096 I imagine so. Somehow I like the look of 60p when just shooting occasional clips and VLOG style, but 60p4k is just so space demanding.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Great video--thanks!

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you for the comment!

[@jettschenker]

One thing is for sure, a camcorder is great for people spotting and investigating what they are doing lmao.😜

[@techtoremember8096]

Definitely!

[@carter8546]

Hi, can you make a video on how to decrease the digital sharpness on the ax700 to make it more flattering on the skin tone for vlogging? I'm an amateur and wanted to see if you had any advice on the settings if you don't mind.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. There's not much you can really do in camera, but most video editing programs do offer the ability to soften the image a bit so I would recommend checking that out!!

[@carter8546]

@@techtoremember8096 Thank you!

[@emersondrones4313]

boa noite amigo, sabe me dizer se essa filmadora filma na vertical?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hello there, unfortunately it does not record vertical video - you can always achieve this look in post production however -Regards

[@TerenceKearns]

Another informative and entertaining review. 🤩

[@techtoremember8096]

Much appreciated !!

[@YumalayLasa]

Hello nice video! I’m getting the ax53 after all,but I was wondering what kind of memory card do you recommend for 4K recordings. Thanks!

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. I typical use a SanDisk class 10 U3 card such as this: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692696-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxd_128g_ancin_128gb_extreme_pro_uhs_i.html You don't need anything too crazy and this should work just fine. Thanks for your comment!

[@YumalayLasa]

@@techtoremember8096 thanks! Are this better than the Sony tough brand? Those are the ones that the camcorder recommends of course

[@techtoremember8096]

Its funny. A few years back I bought a Sony brand SD card, which I normally hadn't done and the Sony camera I had said "Card not recognized" This was the only time I had a card error! You don't need to overspend on SD cards in my opinion. I would just not get a brand name I never heard of...If you go with a name like SanDisk and the specs I recommend you should be fine.

[@YumalayLasa]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you so much! All of my other SD cards for my Nikon camera are SanDisk, but I was wondering your thoughts about Sony since those are the “compatible” ones 😌

[@yunfeng413]

can u compare this with rx10 iv

[@beleng4908]

esta es la ultima handycam que lanzaron? o la ax53?

[@techtoremember8096]

The ax700 was released later in 2017 a year after the ax53

[@wildwoodtop]

Sir! How about the built-in mic on the AX700 is it directional? In other words when you're standing behind the camera does your voice become muffled (my ax43 is definitely a directional mic and my voice becomes muffled when standing behind it) (I'm a fan of the smaller older Sony handycams because they utilize omni-directional onboard mic)

[@techtoremember8096]

Hello there. The AX700 mic is directional and I believe there are a few scenes in the video where I am narrating behind the camera and you can hear me perfectly clear. No issues with the built in mic and for most shooting situations it will work out fine.

[@WelcomeToRabuAvenue]

you have provided me with a useful information about mic,

[@pavelavietor1]

I got the AX 700 but I can’t make it look great, only in slow motion it chines ❤, I like to learn how to use the different profiles. saludos

[@bazza1041]

I had the ax53 version and soon got rid of it . The problem was if you set one feature all the others changed as well, no manual over ride. Worst still what that damn flap on top ,add a microphone for example that flap just hangs loose banging against he mike or body, I had to use bluetack to stop this, or else remove it completely. I see the 700 version has that damn flap as well so I went back to Panasonic

[@johnhenderson8679]

the canon G50 IS THE BEST 20x zoom 2022

[@marcoszambranojacques6525]

Eu tenho uma FDR 100, desde 2014, estragou, vibração nas lentes, zoom. Pesquisei muito nos seus vídeos, decidi por uma Sony A6600 18~105. Saio nas ruas, tenho vídeo e boa foto.

[@12397bmw]

How is the audio on the ax700 compared to that of the ax53 as I tried using an external mic that I could attach to the 53 but I kept getting this hum sound and I’ve been considering getting the 700?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey there I haven’t tested an external mic myself but have not heard any complaints about audio issues -Did you try another mic on your Ax53 to see if I wasn’t a problem with the mic?

[@BASSLINEPFP]

Ax53 is really noisy. Microphone picks up this hum sound from the inside of the camcorder. The only solution is getting an external mic.

[@tamaraslotkowski887]

The ax700 is certainly a very good camcorder with excellent image quality. But two things bother me: the poor and ineffective image stabilizer and the lack of a spirit level for horizontal alignment. The last point, the spirit level is present in almost every smartphone these days.

[@nooddles12]

the x3000 is pretty good

[@nathanwalton7294]

Does the Sony FDR- AX700 have the same inbuilt gimbal ?

[@techtoremember8096]

It does not !

[@oliverleslie7382]

And that is the reason I will not upgrade - because that is a clear and definite downgrade. That BOSS is everything!@@techtoremember8096

[@AlTheEngineer]

Thank you for this review! Quick question for you, the zoom on the AX53 has a lot more reach than the AX700. In your opinion, is it good once its over the AX700's max zoom level? Also, the stabilization: does the AX53 stabilize better than the AX700? I'm trying to choose between the 2, and the lack of information honestly sucks! I read that the AX53 has the best stabilization - let me know your opinion. Thank you very much! And BTW that lady shooting a video of herself is exactly whats wrong with society today! haha :D

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi! Yes the big advantage of the AX53 is the longer zoom, for sure and as I said in the video, much of that extra reach is clear image zoom, so its not a real true optical zoom difference, so be aware of that. The stabilization is very close between the two I would say. Not much of a significant difference. The biggest difference is the degree of manual controls you get with the 700, the slightly improved image and better low light (somewhat) with the 700. The 700 is more expensive and bigger and heavier however, so you just have to weigh those issues. (pun intended) I would say if you are using it casually as a video for family and vacations, the AX53 you can get away with, but if you are more of a pro, and want to control your video look more precisely than the 700 is the better option. And yes, that woman was so over the top, I had to share that. Thanks for noticing!!

[@AlTheEngineer]

@@techtoremember8096 Thank you for the response! So in the AX53, the extra reach is not actually optical? I guess I'm a bit confused! What is the optical limit on it as compared to the optical limit on the AX700? Do they both use Clear Image zoom? I don't think weight and size will bother me too much, I'm used to carrying HandyCam even from back in the 90s when they were much larger and bulkier :D I'm just trying to make the "best bang for the buck" purchase, I feel like stabilization would be the most critical feature for me and I've been reading that the AX53 has an internal gimbal while the 700 does not. In your experience is this such a HUUUUGE difference? Is handheld footage from the 700 (say on a vacation or so) basically unusable?

[@techtoremember8096]

If you check out my video on the AX53, I show you when the clear Image zoom piece actually kicks in. a video example. It appears the optical is 20x and the extra "10x" is a clear image zoom. (30x overall in 4k) Its very good, mind you, but Sony is kind of sneaky because there's no indication anywhere when the Clear Image Zoom actually kicks in! The AX700 has a 12X optical zoom and with the clear image you get 18x so optical to optical the AX53 is 20x, and the AX700 is 12X so if you want extra reach, the AX53 has a clear advantage in that area. As for stabilization, the AX53 does have the internal gimbal, yes but its not perfect. There is a little sway especially noticeable at full tele. I believe I have some demonstrations in my videos of the stabilization. Being that the AX53 has a longer reach than the 700, its not a truly fair comparison. its not a HUGE difference however in stabilization. If you want rock steady shots, you'll need a tripod. If you don't mind a little sway, both cameras will do a fine job but if I have to give the edge, the AX53 has a better stabilizer but it doesn't "blow away" the AX700, if that makes sense. You definitely can use the AX700 on vacation and have great videos handheld. All the footage from my videos are handheld and many shots were at full tele. You can get some really good deals now on the AX700 being that its discontinued. Best of luck!

[@AlTheEngineer]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you for the elaboration good sir, I will certainly watch your AX53 video tonight but it sounds like the AX700 is a winner here for sure! Why would they discontinue the 700 but not the 53 .... seems like a weird decision since the 53 is actually a few years older! Any speculation or knowledge from your Sony contacts? :D Are we getting a new AX?!

[@techtoremember8096]

Its a good question but I suspect the 53's lifespan is limited also. No news on any new AX cameras. Sony is more focused now on its mirrorless cameras yet there is still a following and desire for camcorders. Thank God for the secondary market or else we'd be in trouble!

[@epic.gamer7]

Great vid thanks for the comparison! I recently bought the ax53 to make planespotting videos and I do like it but I'm wondering what a good upgrade option would be. Do you know if the ax700 or rx10 iv would be good for this and airshows as well?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey, thanks for the comment! Well, to answer your question: the zoom on the AX53 is actually more than the AX700 so I think the 53 is better choice for planespotting. The RX10IV is a fantastic little camera and I have a few videos on that .. 600mm zoom with terrific picture quality. The only issues I have is that it is not a camcorder as the 53 and AX700 are, and the stabilization for video isn't the best. If you're using it for photos, then it'll be fine. The other 2 options are the Nikon P1000 and P950 (not camcorders though) which are great tools for planespotting as well. I have a few videos on those cameras as well. Thanks again!

[@epic.gamer7]

@@techtoremember8096 thanks for the advice!

[@EinkOLED]

Panasonic x1500 would be a better upgrade for a little more.

[@KiaTaatje]

I have both the AX53 and the AX700 ( and a NX80 ) , AX 53 is light and have a good stabilizer , But the AX 700 has got more Pro features and Bigger sensor and superb auto focus and a good seize view finder I use 99%, …..if you can afford it go for the AX 700. Same tech as the NX80 and Z90 , I bought the sony XLR adaptor for the AX 700 to use Pro Microphones etc…….. hurry I have noticed the AX 700 will be discontinued or is already …….typical Sony

[@jeen-yuhs4556]

what would you pick between a ax100 or 700? are there any differences?

[@KiaTaatje]

@@jeen-yuhs4556 Definite 110% the AX 700 to go for ...but hurry most shops have sold out and will be discontinued, if you can afford it ....buy both AX53 and the AX700

[@normundsx8991]

Sony camorders are always able to surprise with super overexposed videos and stratoscopic 30 fps 4k.

[@ОлегЯдренцев]

в log снимает?

[@pwolkowicki]

I'm guessing that the clear zoom is just croping to 1:1 from an oversized(14mpx vs 8mpx needed for 4K) sensor.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey there. Sony is kind of closed mouthed about their secret sauce in how they achieve the clear image zoom. They claim it is a different process than digital zoom. (not just zooming into the pixels) but I suspect you are onto something with respect to how they can achieve a nearly perfect zoom with very minimal loss in resolution. They apply some type of algorithm to interpolate the image and they have been using it on many of their cameras and it works great.

[@pwolkowicki]

@@techtoremember8096 I also have an oldet Sony handycam which offers 1080i from 1.3 Mpx senser. There must be some magic in it too :)

[@Mrgunsngear]

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[@malcolm341]

@Tech to Remember, I'm looking for a 4k 60fps video camera, any suggestions, looking for something better than iphone quality, but smaller form factor than DSLR. Iphone is nice for the size, but picture quality is not great unless you get up close. Filming people from the knees up doesn't have enough detail.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey, I understand your concern. Unfortunately, most of the major manufacturers stopped making consumer camcorders before 4k/60 became "a thing" so for most of them 4k/30 will be where it maxes out. If you absolutely have to have 4k/60 then you'd have to invest in a bigger more expensive "prosumer " model like a Panasonic HC-X1500 which sells for north of $1500 and is on the big side. The other option is a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera which does do 4k60 ..its small and has a 1" sensor. I did have that camera but wound up returning it because it seemed very delicate and just didn't enjoy using it but its small and shoots 4k60

[@malcolm341]

@@techtoremember8096 Thanks for your reply, 4k 60fps is a must for me. I looked into GoPro and DJI pocket, from the video examples posted on KZbin I didn't see any quality improvements over my iphone 12 and the DJI pocket has a micro sized screen so you can't even tell what you're shooting or if it's in focus. My problem with the iphone is that up close it's fine, but if you film someone from the knees up the face lacks detail, and outdoor shots are horrible with bad exposure. It's looking like the only option is a DSLR that can do video at 4k 60fps.

[@jmz4x4]

Lo malo de las DSLR es que necesitas las 2 manos para el zoom​ y nones tan suave como el boton zoom de las videocamaras. @@malcolm341

[@quddusleo]

How this compare to rx10 mk4?

[@techtoremember8096]

They are two very different animals. The RX10 mk4 has a 600mm equivalent zoom. So a really long reach. If you need the long reach then that the RX10 is definitely the way to go. It also takes better photos as I show in the video and is a bit better in low light. But if you want a camcorder style feel, and don't need the long zoom, then the video quality of the AX700 is similar to the RX, but with better stabilization than the RX and more sophisticated video features like HDR, SLOG no recording limit etc. So it depends on what you are going to use the cameras for and what your needs are.

[@chrislauterbach8856]

Gave this a 👍

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks !

[@chrislauterbach8856]

@@techtoremember8096 😀

[@izzyshootsiphone]

How much is it?

[@techtoremember8096]

Its around $1500 but I am shocked that it was just discontinued this week at B and H Photo. Amazon is showing about 20 left in stock so if you want to buy it new, you better hurry!

[@radiozelaza]

stabilization kinda sucks compared to the smaller camcorder

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

@11:04 only in nyc would you not even notice the woman was top-free lol So acurate this moment.

[@techtoremember8096]

Haha Oh I noticed ! Glad you did too!

[@HeyJols]

I want this camcorder so bad. It's just SO expensive. 😞

[@techtoremember8096]

You may be able to get a good deal on one used !

[@HeyJols]

@@techtoremember8096 that's the hope. Been checking on fb marketplace everyday.

[@jameskirk2579]

great camera but the stabilization is really bad and the zoom seems very chaotic.

[@techtoremember8096]

The stabilization is not latest generation but I wouldn't call it bad. Not sure what you mean by zoom being chaotic.

[@user-jx3jp3gb4x]

thank you very much for the thorough video!!! I read that the AX700 does indeed allow the HDMI output to stay on even while recording in 4K... sadly, I just learned that my AX53 turns off the HDMI output while recording in 4K. Do you know if the 700 stays on? Thanks again!

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi I do believe it can but I can check for you when i am with the camera next week and i can test that feature if you can wait.

[@user-jx3jp3gb4x]

@@techtoremember8096 that would be super nice of you :) THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@VisitPunjab]

I need this camera ❤❤

[@luxo3321]

Can you please do a review on Cannon’s Vixia HF G70? Do you know if that is a good camera?

[@phil4986]

Canon does not support it. Has'nt since 2018. I returned the brand new one I bought.

[@glennperch]

Very interesting video. I have an AX43 which has a number or limitations not least of which is no viewfinder. I found sometimes when videoing outdoors I had to guess what I was filimng as the sun was too bright and I could see nothing much on the screen. You have encouraged me to take the plunge and I have just ordered an AX700. Thank you for all the information.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. Yes, I agree- having a viewfinder to look through is one of the advantages of using a camcorder over a cell phone. It really enhances the experience and you can hold the camera steadier as well. I'm glad you were able to find an AX700 to order as it was recently discontinued. Best of luck with it and thanks for your comment.

[@glennperch]

@@techtoremember8096 Thanks; I look forward to getting it. It was quite difficult to find one but I managed it.

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

I have a RED Komodo and I reach for this all the time!

[@gn2b445]

18:49 most likely a furry 😁 (someone who has an interest in anthropomorphic animals

[@techtoremember8096]

Nice! Thank you!

[@bigguy1403]

Minolta came out with a 4K HD waterproof camcorder the MN300HD4K for under $200 with carrycase. Also has video stabilizer built in. I bought one 2 months ago its awesome and can go 16 feet underwater. Also has 18× Zoom and more.

[@techtoremember8096]

This is not the same Minolta of old . The original Minolta company is gone and their name was sold off. Also for anyone reading this, the 18x zoom is digital and not a true optical zoom as in the camcorders being reviewed here. But this is the trade off to get the price to $200 . So if you don’t mind that, then for that price it could be a good deal.

[@bigguy1403]

@techtoremember8096 yes I think everyone knows Minolta was sold off but so was almost everything else we own today. Rolls Royce Cars Hatteras yachts and a ton of boats and stereo equipment all bought out by Brunswick the same company that makes Bowling Balls. I bought a Schwinn bicycle 2 years ago only to find out you guessed it Schwinn bicycle was bought out by a Japanese company. As for the "Minolta" camera I was talking about for the price it's a great deal. I called them yesterday and told them I would like to purchase a spare battery and they shipped me one out for free! So customer service is great too.

[@mundialitovillaelsalvador9519]

Buenas noches como hago la saturación en la filmadora Ax100 por favor

[@allenmovies]

So, i bought it used, and i found a very strange and unfortunate imitation. You can only record 600 total XAVC-S clips on the AX700. Even if you have more than half of your memory card empty, it wont let you. I record a lot of quick clips, so they start to add up. I popped in a card from my AX53, which had about 1000 clips on it already, but there was still 100GB left on the card. And it wouldn't allow me to record. Very strange limitation, its even in the manual. The AX100 didnt have this issue.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there, so your comment got me very curious and I went through the AX700 manual. You mentioned that this limitation is in the manual. Pages 19 and 24 of the U. S. manual discuss recording times/etc. depending on the storage of the SD card. There is an overall 13 hour limit for a specific clip but there is no mention of a 600 clip limit anywhere that I found going through the manual but maybe I missed it.. Can you direct me to what page in the manual you saw this? You are right, this is a strange limitation which I never heard about --But a few things come to mind:- I don't know what you are recording but even if it they are average of 15 second clips, which is certainly short, that gives you 4 per minute so that would give you 150 minutes or 2.5 hours of video on your card before it shuts down which doesn't seem unreasonable. Cards are so tiny and small and cheap you can just pop another in as you approach the limit. There is even a second card slot in the camera to store it. By the way did you try setting relay recording in the menu so that when the first card fills up it automatically will record to the second? Finally I would try again with a different card (not from your AX53) which might be causing an issue and format the new card in the camera. Sometimes a card imported from a different camera has a different formatting system and can cause issues especially with Sony cameras. Make sure its a name brand fast card and let me know.

[@BlackloveI]

@@techtoremember8096 It's actually in the help guide: "You can record movies of a maximum of 600 scenes in XAVC S format or 3,999 scenes in AVCHD format. And you can record a maximum of 40,000 photos."

[@jean-gabrielclermont-tonne2475]

Top video ! Merci bien.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks. Really appreciate it.

[@mattcero1]

Microphone port?

[@techtoremember8096]

Yes!

[@mrrexy4151]

I have AX700. I put 62mm polar filter for better video in contrast scenarios. Polar prevent a lot of burns in bright area's and give a overall better video, especially sky. Try it...also there is Super slow motion 960fps (also 1000fps for NTFC? or PAL?, I forgot), also, you can put it 1fps on 60fps rec for super fast forward, good for clouds movement (1min=1sec of video).

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks for the tip!

[@frank-xp6pj]

Well since I use my AX53 for fast motion ( Dragraces ) I shoot in 1080p@60fps…so if I was to so called step up to the Sony AX700 it still doesn’t record in 4k@60fps leaving me to shoot at 1080p@60fps for fast moving motion of Dragracing…..and are you telling me that the 1080p@60fps of the AX700 looks significantly better in terms of image quality than the Sony AX53 in 1080p@60fps ????

[@techtoremember8096]

I tried to put in as many comparisons as possible in the video and I would say none of them qualify as "significantly better" The image quality of both cameras are fairly close. The AX700 has the edge especially in tough lighting and better Dynamic Range -- and I'm not sure its worth upgrading if you already have the AX53. The biggest difference is the manual controls you have the with the 700 over the 53. Unfortunately there is no 4k/6o as you said in either. Sony just released 2 new high end camcorders but they are much bigger and in the +$3,000 range but they do shoot 4k 60 and 4k120.

[@frank-xp6pj]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you, the only thing about the big camcorders / Prosumer models is that they tend to not have great image stabilization when it comes to handheld situations for any decent length of time ….now I don’t know if that has changed over the last 5 years or so but that’s a big NO NO for me but if I can find a good camcorder that can shoot 4k@60fps with great image stabilization then I gotta have it.I like the Panasonic HC-X1500 because it shoots 4k@60fps but I been watching another KZbinr who shoots Dragracing videos like I do & even though I’m not trying to record in a pitch black haunted house I have noticed his night time footage looks darker than my night time footage & his Panasonic has a 1 inch sensor which is significantly larger than the 1/2 inch sensor in my Sony AX53, then on his most recent video at the Dragraces his complete video is washed out & looks too bright….I don’t know if he went into the menu settings & changed something but I noticed other little things that I can’t live with just by watching his videos & he records & uploads everything in 4k@60fps….I’m thinking about renting a camcorder that can shoot 4k@60fps to see if I like the results before I buy something but that’s if I can find a place that rents camcorders…..I was thinking perhaps a local college or local news station maybe ?????

[@ramirorodriguez1158]

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