Panasonic HC-X920 Vs Sony FDR-AX33: What Is The Difference?

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Why is Panasonic HC-X920 better than Sony FDR-AX33?

• 238 g lighter?417 gvs655 g
• 16.67% bigger screen size?3.5"vs3"
• Has a remote control?
• Has a stereo microphone?
• 6.5 mm shorter?72 mmvs78.5 mm
• 16.24% less body volume?723.6 cm³vs863.89 cm³
• 88 mm narrower?67 mmvs155 mm
• 16.67% wider aperture at minimum focal length?f/1.5 vsf/1.8

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Why is Sony FDR-AX33 better than Panasonic HC-X920?

• Supports slow-motion video recording?
• 1.57x more battery power?1960 mAhvs1250 mAh
• Has a 24p cinema mode?
• 79 mm thinner?71 mmvs150 mm
• Has a serial shot mode?
• Has a built-in HDR mode?
• Has NFC?
• Has manual shutter speed?

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Design

Has a display

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The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.is dustproof and water-resistant

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The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.has a touch screen✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.weight

417 g

655 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.screen size

3.5"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).thickness

150 mm

71 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.height

72 mm

78.5 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.Has a flip-out screen✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

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2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.supports slow-motion video recording

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✔Sony FDR-AX33Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Depending on camera capabilities, frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.has a 24p cinema mode

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✔Sony FDR-AX3324p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.supports Dolby Vision recording

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The camera can record in Dolby Vision, which is an HDR format that supports greater color depth and brightness than HDR10/HDR10+. It uses dynamic metadata so that each frame can have its own settings for contrast, brightness, and colors, which results in lifelike images.Has timelapse function

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A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.continuous shooting (mechanical)

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60 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking

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With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.has a serial shot mode

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✔Sony FDR-AX33The burst mode, also called serial shot mode or continuous shooting mode, allows you to shoot multiple photos in a row.+ Show more +

Optics

megapixels (main camera)

20.4 MP

20.6 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.has a BSI sensor✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.has a CMOS sensor✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33CMOS image sensors are slowly replacing CCD sensors, due to reduced power consumption and better image quality. They can be very compact and cost relatively little to produce.has manual ISO

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This allows you to manually set the ISO level.has built-in optical image stabilization✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.field of view

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Field of view (FOV) is the part of the world that a device can view and record. A wider field of view allows you to capture more of the action.has manual exposure✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33This allows you to manually set the exposure.has manual white balance✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33With manual white balance you can choose the most accurate setting and avoid the green, blue or red hue which can occur in auto mode. You can also change the setting for artistic effect.has touch autofocus✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33The autofocus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the touch screen.+ Show more +

Audio

has a microphone input✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a stereo microphone✔Panasonic HC-X920

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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.number of microphones

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1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has stereo speakers

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

Battery

has a removable battery✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.battery power

1250 mAh

1960 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.has an external memory slot✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.has a battery level indicator✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.has a rechargeable battery✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33The battery can be recharged and used over again.included SD card (memory size)

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Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.

Features

has GPS

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GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.Is compatible with Android

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It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.has an HDMI output✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.supports Wi-Fi✔Panasonic HC-X920✔Sony FDR-AX33The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.has a remote control✔Panasonic HC-X920

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A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.Is compatible with iOS

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It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.has first-party support for live streaming

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A camera that supports live streaming can be used to broadcast video to certain platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.) via a first-party app. Has a built-in USB male connector

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The device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer.+ Show more +

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