Sony Electronics has unveiled a new 4K Handycam (FDR-AX43) that features a built-in gimbal mechanism with Balanced Optical SteadyShot technology.

The FDR-AX43 implements some of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies including Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T zoom lens with a wide-angle of 26.8mm and 20x optical zoom and Clear Image Zoom of 30x for 4K / 40x for HD.

The Handycam also features 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS image sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine.

It has high-bitrate shooting (100Mbps for XAVC S 4K, 50Mbps for XAVC S HD) and fast intelligent AF for quick and precise subject capture.

A microphone structure, with three mic capsules, ensures the FDR-AX43 captures clear sound, reduces noise and produces advanced sound quality.

The Handycam has extended battery life of up to 235 minutes of continuous recording time with the supplied battery and power supply from AC adaptor.

With the onboard Highlight Movie Maker, users can create short movies in-camera without the need for post-production editing. Content creators and vloggers can then share MP4 movies on social media sites using their smartphones.