Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Testing the stabilisation modes of Sony's AXP33 4K camcorder in both 4K and HD modes, using Off (as a benchmark), Standard and Active stabilization.

Tests start with walking shots in 4K mode then one in HD (NB all footage downscaled to HD because of part of the tests being HD); followed by stationary handheld shots at wide, 10x optical and 15x Clear Image Zoom.

I have also previously uploaded these videos:

Unboxing and brief comparison with Panasonic's HC VX870:
youtube.com/watch?v=tEKBfqdYh7M

Sample 4K footage:
youtube.com/watch?v=ybJgWjd6F04

Stabilisation vs Panasonic HC-VX870:
youtube.com/watch?v=RTBxIlSSs6o

Low light / gain test vs Panasonic VX870:
youtube.com/watch?v=QJzhYGXWwvc

If you fancy buying this camcorder after watching, would you consider going via my Amazon link? That way I get a small commission to keep the reviews coming. Thanks:
Sony AXP33: amzn.to/1IwiuzP
Sony AX33: amzn.to/1EW0YxY

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