Panasonic
hcw580ebk
vs
Sony
fdrax33
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Panasonic hcw580ebk alternatives
Sony fdrax33 alternatives
specs
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Special Features
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Yes
Time Lapse:
not available
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Technical Details
compared
Sony
fdrax33
not available
Flash Exposure Compensation:
1
Panasonic Lens
Lens Type:
not available
Stereo
Microphone Operation Mode:
not available
not available
Number of Diaphragm Blades:
6
AC
Power Supply Type:
Battery
not available
Self-Timer:
Yes
1|50 - 1|8000th
Shutter Speed:
1|6 - 1|10000th
Yes
USB Charging:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Other Features
compared
Sony
fdrax33
5V DC
AC Adapter Input Voltage:
not available
Yes
Accessories Included:
Yes
Yes
Audio Output:
not available
1hour
Battery Life:
2hours
Windows & Mac
Compatible Operating Systems:
Windows & Mac
Packaged: H12.7 x W9.1 x D18.7cm. Unpackaged: H6.2 x W6 x D12.9cmmm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
7.1 cm x 15.5 cm x 7.85 cmmm
TTL Contrast Detection
Focus:
not available
Yes
HDMI Out:
not available
Remote Control Via Mobile Devices| Remote Live View| Wireless Twin Camera|HDMI Output (19 Pin Mini HDMI Type C) USB 2.0 Composite Video/audio Output
I/O Ports:
not available
Composite Video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Interface:
USB 2.0
128MB
Internal Memory:
not available
3.0ins , LCD , 460.800pixels
LCD Size:
not available
Zoom Lens - 50x Zoom - 2.06 - 103 Mm - F/1.8-4.2
Lens System:
Zoom Lens - 10x Zoom - 3.8 - 38 Mm - F/1.8-3.4 Vario-Sonnar T
Programme| Automatic
Light Exposure Control:
not available
Yes
Low Light Sensitivity:
not available
not available
Night Mode:
Yes
1 X Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery - 1940 MAh (Included)|Picture-in-Picture Capability| Built-in Speaker| Takes Photos While Film Recording| USB Charging| Live Broadcasting| Intelligent Auto Plus (IA+)| Dual Stream Encoding| Time-Lapse Recording| Level Shot Function| Creative Control| Twin Camera Funct
Other Features:
not available
AVCHD, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, JPEG
Recording Format:
AVCHD Format Ver.2.0 Compatible: MPEG4-AVC|H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC|H.264, XAVC S Format: MPEG4-AVC|H.264
SD|SDHC|SDXC Memory Card
Recording Media:
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD|SDHC|SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
1
USB 2.0 Connectors:
not available
No
Waterproof:
No
Yes
Wireless Connection:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Packaging Content
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Yes
AC Adapter Included:
Yes
Yes
Batteries Included:
Yes
Drivers & Utilities| Panasonic HD Writer LE 3.0
Bundled Software:
not available
not available
Cables Included:
Hdmi, Usb
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
Yes
Yes
Warranty Card:
not available
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Sony
fdrax33
62mm
Height:
78.5mm
129mm
Depth:
155mm
60mm
Width:
71mm
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Battery
compared
Sony
fdrax33
1
Battery Supported:
1
not available
Battery Technology:
Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion
Battery Type:
NP-FV70
1.5h
Maximum Battery Life:
0.25h
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Network
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.11g, Ieee 802.11n
Wi-Fi Standards:
not available
not available
Near Field Communication (NFC):
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Sony
fdrax33
not available
Composite Video Out:
Yes
not available
DC-in Jack:
Yes
1
HDMI Port:
not available
Yes
Headphone Output:
Yes
not available
Microphone In:
Yes
1
Mini HDMI Port:
not available
not available
S-Video Out:
No
1
USB 2.0 Port:
not available
not available
USB Connectivity:
Yes
Usb 2
USB Connector Type:
not available
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
not available
PictBridge:
No
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Audio
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Aac
Audio Formats Supported:
Pcm, Aac, Linear pcm, Mpeg
Dolby digital 2
Audio System:
Dolby digital 2
Yes
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
not available
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Still Image
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Jpeg
Image Formats Supported:
not available
4224 x 2376 pixels
Maximum Image Resolution:
6048 x 3400 pixels
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 640 x 480, 4224 x 2376
Still Image Resolution:
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 640 x 480
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Design
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Black
Colour:
Black
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Camera
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Handheld
Camcorder Type:
Handheld
not available
Image Processor:
Bionz X
1lx
Minimum Illumination:
not available
8mm movie, Miniature, Silent movie
Photo Effects:
not available
Yes
Photo Mode:
Yes
not available
Remote Operation:
Yes
not available
Self-Timer Delay:
10
Miniature Effect, Movie, Ps
Shooting Modes:
Auto
4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9 (16:9)
Supported Aspect Ratios:
not available
not available
3D:
No
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Viewfinder
compared
Sony
fdrax33
not available
Viewfinder:
1,555,200 Pixels
3"
Viewfinder Screen Size:
0.24"
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Display
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Display Aspect Ratio:
16:9
3"
Display Diagonal:
3"
not available
Display Resolution (Numeric):
921,600 Pixels
Yes
Touchscreen:
not available
Lcd
Display:
Lcd
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Shutter
compared
Sony
fdrax33
1/2000 Sec|1/2 Sec
Camera Shutter Speed:
1/6 - 1/10000
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Flash
compared
Sony
fdrax33
No
Built-in Flash:
Yes
No
Built-in Light:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
White Balance
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Indoor, Presets
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Exposure
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Auto, Programme
Light Exposure Modes:
Auto
Miniature effect, Movie, Time lapse
Scene Modes:
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape (scenery), Portrait, Snow, Spotlight
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Focusing
compared
Sony
fdrax33
0.03m
Closest Focusing Distance:
0.01m
not available
Face Detection:
Yes
Auto, Manual
Focus Adjustment:
Manual
not available
Smile Detection:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Storage
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Flash card, Memory card
Camcorder Media Type:
Memory card
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
Compatible Memory Cards:
Memory stick pro, Memory stick xc, Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Image Sensor
compared
Sony
fdrax33
1.67MP
Effective Megapixels (Image):
10.3MP
2.2MP
Effective Megapixels (Movie):
8.29MP
2.51 Pixels
Optical Sensor Resolution:
18.9 Pixels
1"
Optical Sensor Size:
1"
Mos bsi
Sensor Type:
Cmos
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Video
compared
Sony
fdrax33
Full HD
HD Type:
Full HD
not available
Maximum Frame Rate:
50fps
Avc, Avchd, H.264, MP4
Video Formats Supported:
Avc, Avchd, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video Resolutions:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1440 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Yes
Full HD:
Yes
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Lens System
compared
Sony
fdrax33
3,000x
Digital Zoom:
120x
not available
Filter Size:
52mm
28 - 1740
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent):
not available
2.06 - 103
Focal Length Range (F-F):
3.8 - 38
Yes
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
Optical
Image Stabilizer Type:
Optical
not available
Interchangeable Lens:
No
2.8
Maximum Aperture Number:
not available
103mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
298mm
28mm
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
26.8mm
Yes
Wide Angle Lens System:
not available
Panasonic
hcw580ebk
Key Features
compared
Sony
fdrax33
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
Max Video Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
50x
Optical Zoom:
10x
2.51MP
Total Megapixels:
20.6MP
264g
Weight:
700g