Sony
FDR-AX700
4K HDR Handycam with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 12x Zeiss zoom, 273-point phase-detect AF, S-Log3, and pro-style manual controls.
$1,899
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
14.2 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Sony FDR-AX700
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
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85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch stacked sensor + Hybrid AF
- ✓ S-Log3 / HLG HDR workflow
- ✓ 12x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- ✓ Built-in ND filters
- ✓ Dual SD + proxy recording
Cons
- – No XLR without adapter
- – 4K30 max
- – No SDI output
- – Consumer Handycam ergonomics
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony FDR-AX700