Sony AX43, AX53, and AX700 Discussed and Compared 

Finally a camera review vlogger that don´t over act when talking to the camera. Thx for a great review. You made me buy the xa43 :)

Great video! Have had the AX53 for several months and have enjoyed shooting my son’s fast-moving Little League games. Stumbled upon this video tonight and am a newly minted subscriber. Too late tonight, but look forward to watching your basketball tips tomorrow! Kudos from west Texas.

Thank you for this. I just dropped my camera on the floor TWICE today and it is making a terrible noise. Now I will take this as an excuse for an upgrade... I am getting the AX43 right now!

i have been using the ax53 for 5 years now and i was thinking to get the ax43 :) thank you for this useful comparison!

The EVF is the most important thing on a video camera for me! if you'r into sports or filming fast jets. I'm waiting for a AX53 replacement which does 50/60p in 4k with that incredible Image stabilization.

I've had the AX53 for 3+ years now, and even with a few of the areas where Sony has crippled it to remove full manual control, it's awesome. The internal gimbal is truly impressive too. The 4K isn't the best ever, but it's one of the very best 1080p video cameras you can get.

Great vid. I knew within the first few mins you knew exactly what you were talking about. These were the cameras I've had my eyes on. Thank you.

Just bought a 53 yesterday and I've been doing my research on it. Enjoyed your video very much good sir. Liked and subscribed :0)

Thank you so much for this review. I have been using my Samsung Note 9 at 1080p 60fps. I did not want to purchase a mirrorless or a DSLR since they are quite big. Aside from the image stabilization I am really curious about the microphone without the extra mounted mic. Thank you for your response.

First off, great review. Second, you hit some key points while other review videos tells us stuff we already know and is obvious. Third, you are well versed in the Alpha line. Great video 👍

great review, plus the framing and lighting on your shot is tremendous.

Hi Patrick! For live streaming conferences and liturgical services, what is better to use: Sony AX43 Camcorder or Sony ZV-1 digital camera?

Thanks for the videos. Just one question, is it possible to record 4k 100 mb with the ax43?

Beautiful video/Review....Definitely on my shopping list..Respect from Germany 🇩🇪.

How does the AX43 cope with weather protection? I'm just wondering if it's splash or dust resistant.

Hi Patrick. Thanks for the informative video. In your opinion, is there a noticeable difference in picture quality between the AX43 and AX700? I'd prefer the mobility of the AX43 but i'm concerned about sacrificing picture quality. I mainly shoot architecture.

When you say the AX43 has a gimbal are you referring to the BOSS system or is the gimbal something new in addition to that? I have the AX53, but was thinking of getting the AX700 plus a gimbal.

Great video, great info.

Thanks for the info I think the AX53 is for me Can’t seem to find either of the two mic’s you attached to it. I can’t seem to find info on them. Could you post the model numbers. Thank You

Great video! I was about to get the ax53, but I would never us the view finder so the ax43 makes more sense. What memory card would you recommend? if you have an affiliate link shoot it over. I'm going to buy the ax43, the shooting grip gp-vpt1 and the mic ecm-b1m

Great overview, is it possible to attach some sun hood to the AX43 similar to the one of the AX700 to get that "pro look" thanks!

Excellent review; very helpful. Glad I found your channel. I am looking for a compact camera to mainly shoot my sons' baseball games (high school and travel). When they were younger I would take lots of pictures but now I find myself filming video a lot more. I am currently using either my cell phone or a Nikon D7000, but would like something better than my phone and more compact thank the DSLR . I have been looking at the Sony RX100 and the Sony FDR-AX53, but would love to hear your suggestions.

Great info You answered questions that I've been looking for for over a year now. Features on my X53 that you explained now I know how to use. Will probly buy the X43 or the 700 in the very near future. Looking to buy A feel world monitor 7" are those easy to use on top of the camcorder. Turning 50 my eyes are not seeing things like they used to. Need a bigger screen? Thanks

thanks for the information sir. God bless you. just want to know which cameras are you shooting this video with

Thank you, this is very informative. I am curious to know how ax43 handles in lower light, specifically in a big Catholic Basilica?

Hi Patrick. I watched another video where the reviewer said that they are selling AX43 at the same price as the AX53 while increasing the price on the AX53. Do you experience this where you are?

Thanks for the video and comparison. I plan on starting a RU-vid channel dedicated to the filming of trains and I'm debating what camera to get. The trains speed from 20mph to 70mph and I need auto focus. I plan on shooting from sun up to sun down, so during the day with very little low light situations except at sun up and sun down. The camera is going to be on a tri pod, so I won't have an issue with the gimbal. Will the AX43 do the job as far as catching trains at that speed and keeping them in focus and crisp/clear or do I need to look for a more advanced video camera? Thanks in advance.

Thanks a lot for this wonderful review. I am an avid birder focused on bird calls, movements and fast moving objects. Shall I invest in the AX 43 ? since I see comments of the LCD screen being terrible on bright sunlight and so the viewfinder is a MUST ! Please suggest.

Hey, just come across this video as I’m looking for a new podcasting camera, and something that can live stream, do you have any recommendations and would u recommend the ax43 for this?

Thanks for sharing!

Huge thank you for your review. I'm looking into a "new" vlogging camera and saw this AX43 came out recently. Not to much information about it and not many people do reviews on these consumer spec handycams. I understand that AX43 is very similar to AX53 exept for the evf. Was looking into GoPro 8 before, mostly because of its image stabilization and small form factor. But when kitting up the GP8 with mediamod, and screen and maby also a external microphone its not that small of a form factor or durable anymore. Also GP8 lack zoom function. Anyway, you think there will be a successor to the AX53 like a AX73?

I appreciate this video a lot! I recently purchased a Sony a6600, but I'm considering a dedicated video device and knew nothing about the Sony camcorder line (what's new, features, etc.). What is the low light performance for the AX43 like? I originally thought about getting a gimbal for my a6600, but I realize that the size of it make it challenging when traveling so I wanted something easy to use that I can still edit on FCP. Also, with the built-in gimbal, is the stability as good as an external gimbal on it?

I purchased an AX43 but wanted something a lot better quality but still be easy to use. Can you recommend something for me? What camera were you shooting video with as your main camera? With the driveway in the background. Thanks for posting this was very informative.

Any thoughts on the different picture profiles of the AX43? Are there any log profiles you can use which you can edit later in post production? Additionally, can you manually edit the saturation, contrast, brightness etc for the video?

Thank you for the good review. I’m waiting for Sony to combine the built-in gimbal with a 1 inch sensor in a video camera. Image quality is very important to me and because I film hiking mainly, excellent stabilization is equally important. Unfortunately that package doesn’t exist today without an external gimbal.

Great video! But where can i find the new, smaller, microphone, seems pretty good

Does the AX700 have the internal gimbal in it as well? Also wondering what the depth of field options are for the Ax43 Thanks for the great video

Sincere appreciation for the informative video. The best video I have seen on sony camcorders. 2 questions as have not owned a video camera in 20 years and need to buy one to make youtube videos mainly and don't want to use a smart phone. And so, is the internal mic high quality or is it much better with the attached exterior mic; whichever one? And could you explain the wi-fi. Is that to download the vids and can it be turned off and downloaded via a port? Not a fan of wi-fi as is damaging to our health and is everywhere. Don't need it on my camera too which is why I am not using a smart phone. Look forward to a response if have time as hoping to buy a camera this week.

What audio/video capture card do you suggest to use for streaming via USB for PC with no delay?

I Have ax53 but i'm curious about the gimbal. Do you recommend any gimbals I could attach this camera on without problems? Theres not enough debate on that topic

I have been looking a lot mirrorless things but I still come back to camcorders because of hours recording time and easy to use. Started looking AX43A again.

Need some advice, I've been searching all over. I see you have experience with sony cameras and you have experience shooting indoors. I have an AX700 and a AX53 and I will be filming a birthday party indoors. My concern is grain. When you use these camcorders indoors you have to keep the iso or db low in order to reduce noise. How do you do it? When I double my shutter speed based on my frame rate it looks pretty dark. Where do you try to keep your db or iso? I'm kinda afraid to go above 12db. Should I keep it low and brighten in post or maybe go to 15db? Which is better? What are your sony camcorder indoor settings?

Thanks for the reply on the earlier comment. This review is great. Any review on the LCD screen for AX43 in day light? I see reviewers have tagged it as highly glossy. How would you compare the LCD screen with AX53 and AX 700.

Hey man I have a x53 and love it, wondering which mic I can use on that hotshoe for paranormal investigations? What would you go with.

Looking for a camcorder to film my hunts and low light is usually when the magic happens. How much more useable time do you think I would have with the ax700 having the larger sensor. I see advantages there but I also see advantages of how yieldy and the gimble lens with the AX53. Let me know your thoughts!

I've had the AX33 from almost the day it came out. I've been eyeing the AX700 but it lacks BOSS. I would buy, in a heartbeat, the AX700 with BOSS. I shoot events and reenactments. Often it is run an gun as I follow the action of the reenactors in mock battles. I've seen gimbal rigs with the AX700 but they're awkward to configure properly. I also shoot airshows and the EVF is worth its weight in gold in bring sunny sky shots.

Patrick, we are looking a camera for budget live streaming in Church. Typical traditional setting, high ceilings, traditional wooden decor, reasonably well lit. Based on budget it’s likely to be the ax43 or the a5100. Would you have a recommendation for one or the other, please? Thanks!

Hello, great review! what kind of mic would you recommend for ax43? And where to buy? Thanks

Any comments on the high reflective LCD monitor screen for AX-43 and AX-700? And do both cameras have gimbal built in?

Great review! Do you suggest buy the AX53 (made in 2016) now? I need a not so expensive K4 ultra HD cam. Thanks

Thanks a lot! Would you recommend this camcorder for Yoga-Videos?

Would you recommend the AX43 over the Sony ZV-1?

Hi, What is better for livestreaming sports Ax 33 43 or 53

Thanks a lot for help with all information. Whats the difference between Ax40 to Ax43 ?

Hello 😀 thank you for this Video. But I have one question, can the Camera (ax43) film wenn the display is closed. I mean when i only press the rec button. Thank you

Sir Could you be so kind to research what type of directional internal microphone is factory equipped on the Sony ax43 / ax53

Sir I would like your take on a MC-88 versus a AX43? I understand one is 1080p but is the MC-88 better in low light and would it be "good enough" for RU-vid or should I go with an AX43 and a Mic. Either way I'd love some coverage on the MC-88. Thanks

Quick question- does this camera have a remote or is there a app that can control it by WiFi?

How do you keep the the camera from switching to the Sony screen while recording?

I would love to know why no one seems to update camcorders anymore. I've been waiting for a 4K60 camcorder in the $500-1000 price range for about 6 years now. But every year all anyone seems to do is rebrand their 4K30 again. The Sony AX-53 came out very late 2015 / early 2016, are Sony really saying they have no better sensor and processor to make a new camcorder? So instead they just take something off the AX53 and then charge the same price as what you can already pick up the AX53 for anyway. If sales are down because mobile phones are stealing the market share its only because phones innovate every single year and manufactures haven't touched camcorders for 5 years. The AX53 was a great camcorder, but 5 years ago, come on guys what's going on. I'm not just having a go at Sony because Panasonic, Canon, JVC (did they go under?) all of them have just stopped innovating on camcorders it seems. They wouldn't need to spend that much money, keep the lens and OIS and body and everything else the same but at least update the sensor and processors and give us 4K60 on H.265. Bring it to at least the 2018's.

Do you recommend the new AX43 over the old AX100?

Hello friend, greetings, what camera do you recommend for streaming sony ax53 vs sony nx100 I stream different types and these looking for a camera with better quality

Super good review..awesome

Does the AX43 still have the annoying "feature" of the AX53 where you can not manually set the shutter speed and the apature at the same time?

Would you suggest this for shooting soccer matches for college scout tapes of our players?

Good comparison, thank you. I did want to ask, and forgive me if this was covered in the piece; does the AX43 offer anything that the AX53 does not? The price difference alone isn't really enough to make me choose the 43, and so I'm leaning toward the 53 for now, but wanted to be sure there wasn't something else I missed about the 43 that would sway my decision. Thanks!

Convinced! Just 1 question: is there a dummy battery to plug it on AC current for longer indoor videos? I hate batteries

Great review! Is there a setting on the ax43 to keep the image stabilization on? I use the ax33 and ax53's on towers and tripods at times and love them except for one thing.....it will sense that it is on a tripod and then turn off the image stabilization (shows a small green tripod) and then it introduces a small shudder until there is enough movement to turn the stabilization back on. Did they add a setting to be able to always keep it on?

Did you use those cameras for the mass you've just uploaded?

HI Just wondering if the AX43 has a remote or a compatible remote to control zoom? thank you

I own the SONY FDR-AX700. The steady shot is unfortunately not the best. I think the gimbal from the AX53 is much better.

I've been using a Canon Vixia RF500 for the last 6 years but I've been wanting to upgrade to a new camera and was looking at the AX53 but then saw the AX43. so is the AX43 essentially the same camera as the AX53 just without the EVF?

Can you please tell us about stabilization when the AX53 is on a tripod. It seems to disable itself after about 30 seconds.

This is great. We have an ax 53 and its a workhorse for us. Football games, soccer, dance recitals, graduations, it does it all. The low light is pretty good and the built in gimbal helps a TON! My wife suggested we picked up the ax43 but im holding out for the a9ii. Currently shooting with an a77ii so I am due for an upgrade!

Hi I have the AX43 which is a fabulous camara, I use it while I'm working at sea and the built in gimbal is amazing and essential. I would like to upgrade and I'm thinking of buying the AX700. My question is does the AX700 have a gimbal built in? If not what would you suggest?

Can you remotely trigger the AX43? Im a photographer and would like to set it up and shoot video from a single location while I move around.

People remember!! This is not a new model of camcorder. That's worldwide release of Sony FDR-AX40 for asian market (without internal memory). AX43=AX40 AX60=AX53/AX55. Just check both manual - there are no differences

How does the ax43 work on low light, I'm planning to use at church. Thanks!

I’m new to video- the background seems blown out and bright. Is this done on purpose? Also, thank you! I’m about to invest in Sony video once my canon stills sell. I plan on launching a video podcast and want to be able to shoot content for my golf startup coming soon. What do you think of the A7C and one AX43 / 53 to start the 2 camera podcast? I want to shoot stills as well and won’t have any still cameras once the canon body’s sell

Greetings Patrick. I have noticed that I am unable to record and livestream simultaneously with my AX700. Can this issue be overcome, and if so, how? Thanks.

Thank you. helpful..

Did they take away the nightshot on the az43 since they took away the button?

I want the AX700 so much. I heard recently though that 1/2.3 sensor is the sweet spot for good looking skin tones. Not overly detailed but not lacking in detail. The 1 incher might be too detailed(?) hence why people use mist filters these days. Do you have anything to chip in about that? 🤔

Which one do prefer for recording wildlife?

Oh wow...ordering!

Does the Sony AX43 live stream?

Hi! Do I need some kind of adapter to use the rode stereomic on it or will it work?

Are you using the sony lav right now?

Hello nice vid. I'm a videographer. i have a sonyna7iii and i need 2nd cam for continuously recording, what do you reccoment to me a sony a7s or one camcorder? thanks

Hello sir, is the Sony AX43 a good camera for studio live podcasting type streaming? 3h nonstop shows. I plan to use a Shure MV7 usb connection mic. Not sure how the set ups and hook ups would work yet, computer, etc, maybe a Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Stream Switcher for multiple cameras in the future....I'm between a camcorder and the Sony Alpha ZV-E10....I'd like to shoot the best quality possible on a budget ...4k 120hz doesn't seem possible. I hear people saying any mic would be better hooked up directly onto the camera to avoid sound mismatching with video or post fixes for recordings (for lives, not sure how to deal with it). These camcorders don't seem to take mics other than booms. How would you do it in my situation, please. Budget: camera around $1000, + the Shure mic $250 + all other stuff i have it in the bag already. My only doubt is the camera. After that I will start configuring a computer to handle all that. Thank you.

I got the ax 43 and shot 4K video. When I transfer the videos to my iPad the videos are very very bad quality. What is going on? I have the correct memory card I have the correct settings I know what I'm doing for the most part but I don't know why the footage is looking that way. Is Sony cameras not compatible with Apple iPads?

I just bought this camera because of your great review, thank you! But for the love of god please put your balls away 🙏🏼

Thanks for the review can you shoot in log on the ax43 can the footage be graded

How come you didn't include the AX100, it's a nice fit in between the 53 and the 700

i need something to shoot basic conference speaches would you reccomend this or say a sony 6300?

Sir I want to make video of nature in which camera will be the best among all the three cameras Sony fdr Ax 43 and Ax 53 and Ax 700 wich is best Sir ?

allo ... When I use the AX43 on livestreaming, after 4 minutes without mouving, the sreen goes in standby.... I have to move all the time. Sony says to remove the battery , the card, nothing works... would you know ? thank you very much in advance fot any help

Which one is better for low light as i need one for filming home theatre's in darkish rooms. If none of these then what would you recommend.

I bought the AX53 about 4 years ago and loved it. That is until one day when the camera locked up on me. After restarting the camera no longer shot in 4K. Apparently this is a well documented problem. The camera is now useless as a UHD camera and only shoots 1080. I would avoid it at ALL costs. Hopefully the problem was addressed and fixed in the AX43. I’d do some serious research before I bought one. Very disappointed in Sony’s response to the problem. It can happen randomly at any time.

Those cameras are really fragile right, there its any kind cover to protect them meanwhile you using it? kinda like cover phones?