Experts recommend Sony FDR-AX43 more than Sony FDRAX53
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony FDR-AX43 over Sony FDRAX53, but both Camcorders have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony FDR-AX43 received 2 recommendations: from Wondershare Filmora (30 Sep 2024) and Digital Camera World (13 Sep 2024). By contrast, Sony FDRAX53 received only 1 recommendation from Looxcie (1 Jul 2019).
| Rank | Change | Price | Camcorder | BestReviews  | TechRadar  | Wondershare Filmora  | Popular Photography  | Digital Camera World  | Looxcie  | Family Vacation Critic  | Scary Mommy  | Creative Bloq  | videomaker.com  |
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| 6 | - | $695 |  Sony FDR-AX43 The Sony FDR-AX43 is a highly regarded 4K Handycam with excellent video quality, impressive zoom capabilities, and a range of connectivity options, making it ideal for content creators and vloggers. | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 40 | N/A | Check price |  Sony FDRAX53 The Sony FDRAX53/B is a 4K camcorder with exceptional video quality, advanced features, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for a wide range of users and purposes. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 30 Sep 2024 Wondershare Filmora ranked Sony FDR-AX43 as #9
Rank Camcorder Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Sony FDR-AX43 Best Night Vision Camcorder... ... ... Source: filmora.wondershare.com - On 13 Sep 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Sony FDR-AX43 as #1
Rank Camcorder Comment #1 out of 7 Sony FDR-AX43 Best budget 4K camcorder / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 1 Jul 2019 Looxcie ranked Sony FDRAX53 as #6
Rank Camcorder Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Sony FDRAX53 Under $800... ... ... Source: looxcie.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony FDR-AX43 outranks Sony FDRAX53. This is not to say that Sony FDRAX53 is a bad option. Like Sony FDR-AX43, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony FDR-AX43 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Sony FDRAX53 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Camcorder | BestReviews | TechRadar | Wondershare Filmora | Popular Photography | Digital Camera World | Looxcie | Family Vacation Critic | Scary Mommy | Creative Bloq | videomaker.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $505 |  Sony HDR-CX405 The Sony HDR-CX405 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that offers impressive video quality, a 30x optical zoom, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for a variety of uses. | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Canon Vixia HF R800 The Canon Vixia HF R800 is a highly recommended camcorder that offers excellent video quality, impressive zoom capabilities, and a range of features to enhance the user's recording experience. | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Panasonic HC-V770 The Panasonic HC-V770 is a versatile camcorder with advanced features, impressive zoom capabilities, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it suitable for vloggers, amateur filmmakers, and those who want to document special events or family moments. | - | - | 7 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $1099 |  Canon VIXIA HF G70 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by SmartReview | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by SmartReview | 90 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by SmartReview | 92 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by SmartReview | 92 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
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From Seller:
- 4K1 16: 9 video optimized 1/2. 5” Exmor R low-light CMOS Sensor
- Built-in gimbal - Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilizer
- 20x optical zoom and Clear Image Zoom of 30x for 4K1 / 40x for HD2
- Fast Intelligent AF tracks focus to captures decisive moments
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From Seller:
- ZEISS lens(26.8mm) 20x optical zoom in 4K, 30x Clear Image Zoom in 4K
- 3.0 inch LCD (Touch panel), EVF, Wi-Fi/NFC, manual ring, night shot, 4K Time-lapse capture.Diopter adjustment:Yes (-4.0 to +3.0 mstyle name= inch sup inch -1/style)
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This 4K camera is compact and features an Exmor R sensor, a 26.8mm ZEISS lens, and the B.O.SS stabilization technology. It is Wi-Fi enabled and offers a night shooting mode, 20x optical zoom, and 30x Clear Image zoom. Users note that the image stabilization function works great and the camera is rather easy to operate.